Atkins Tennis Center facts for kids
| Location | 1800 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61802 |
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| Owner | University of Illinois |
| Capacity | 3,800 |
| Surface | Hardcourt |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 2, 1991 |
| Renovated | 2009 |
| Architect | Kenneth L. Nelson |
| Tenants | |
| Illinois Fighting Illini men's tennis (1991-present) Illinois Fighting Illini women's tennis (1991-present) JSM Challenger of Champaign–Urbana (2002-Present) 2013 NCAA Division I Tennis Championships |
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The Atkins Tennis Center opened in 1991. It cost about $5.3 million to build. This center is the main place for both the men's and women's tennis teams at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The tennis center has six indoor courts and twenty outdoor courts. It also has a pro shop where you can buy tennis gear. Plus, anyone can book court time to play there! The center hosts big tournaments for young, talented players. It is also home to the JSM Challenger, a long-running professional tennis event. The Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex is also part of this amazing facility.
Major Events at Atkins Tennis Center
Hosting the NCAA Championships
In 2013, the Atkins Tennis Center hosted the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships. This is a huge event where the best college tennis teams compete! It was a big deal because it was the first time since 2005 that a school in the Midwest hosted this major tournament.
