Rizal Memorial Tennis Center

Rizal Memorial Tennis Center
AddressRizal Memorial Sports Complex
Manila
Philippines
OwnerCity Government of Manila
OperatorPhilippine Sports Commission
Capacity1,578
SurfaceHard (outdoor)
Construction
OpenedMay 4, 1987 (1987-05-04)
Renovated1996

The Rizal Memorial Tennis Center is a tennis venue within the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

History

The Rizal Memorial Tennis Center was inaugurated on May 4, 1987.[1]

It was refurbished for six months and was re-inaugurated on November 4, 1996.[1][2] 7R Contractors installed seven acrylic-cushioned hardcourts, while Resort Sports Management built the Philippines' first synthetic grass court as a response to the Philippines' defeat to India in the 1995 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I.[3][4] The Philippine Women's Satellite Championships is the first tournament for the renovated venue.[2]

The Tennis Center is planned to be renovated again for a possible hosting of a WTA 125 tournament in Manila in 2026.[5]

Facilities

It has seven tennis courts as well as bleachers providing 1,578 seats.[5][6]

Events

The Rizal Memorial Tennis Center has hosted games of the Davis Cup zonal tournaments.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Request for Quotation - RFQ No. (Reference under Purchase Request No.): SE-2025-09-04-001" (PDF). Philippine Sports Commission. September 24, 2025. p. 5. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Atencio, Peter (November 15, 1995). "ITF may tap RP for 3 women's tilt in a year". Manila Standard. p. 16. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Atencio, Peter (September 27, 1996). "8 world-class tennis courts at RMSC inaugurated November". Manila Standard. p. 19. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Cardona, Aldrin (October 31, 1997). "PSC finds irregularities in tennis court construction". Manila Standard. p. A14. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Terrado, Reuben. "PSC to refurbish Rizal Memorial Tennis Center for WTA 125 event". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  6. ^ "Sports Commission Tennis Court, the Philippines". Avant Seating. May 8, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Villar, Joey (February 6, 2000). "RP netters hang tough in doubles". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  8. ^ "Pinoy Davis Cuppers out to shock Japan". GMA News. February 16, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2025.