Tag: Hawaii Open

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 […]

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 […]