Category: Men’s Pro Tennis

1994 Hawaii Open — Inaugural Hawaii Tennis Event

Setting the Stage for the 1994 Hawaii Open The 1994 Hawaii Open was the first tour event in Hawaii since the Seiko Super tournament in 1984. Destination: Oahu North Shore, famous for surfing Site: Turtle Bay Hilton Golf & Tennis Resort, popular vacation spot for visitors and Kama’aina The first IBM/ATP tournament of the year, the 1994 […]

A Monumental First for Hawaii Tennis — 1992 Davis Cup

1992 Davis Cup - Hawaii Tennis History

USA vs. Argentina at Mauna Lani Resort Racquet Club Some of you probably remember the most recent 2020 Davis Cup Tie — USA vs. Uzbekistan, played on Oahu last year at the Blaisdell Center. Thankfully, it took place right before the pandemic! The tennis fans of Hawaii had the privilege of witnessing the Bryan brothers […]

Island Holidays Pro Tennis Classic 1978 Lucky Loser — Tale of the Maui Miracle

Island Holidays Pro Tennis Classic 1978 Tournament Program Cover

Photo from Island Holidays Pro Tennis Classic 1978 Tournament Program Cover Backstory — Island Holidays Pro Tennis Classic The Island Holidays Pro Tennis Classic (aka Hawaii Open), was a $100,000 men’s tournament. Hosted by the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch — Kaanapali, Maui — it was part of the Grand Prix circuit from 1974-1984.  The tournament […]