Atkins Tennis Center facts for kids
| Location | 1800 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61802 |
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| Public transit | Champaign-Urbana MTD |
| 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 is a special place for tennis at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It opened in 1991. This center is the home court for both the men's and women's tennis teams at the university. It cost about $5.3 million to build.
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About the Atkins Tennis Center
The Atkins Tennis Center is a large sports facility. It has many courts for playing tennis. You can find six indoor courts here. There are also twenty outdoor courts. This means there is plenty of space for practice and games.
What You'll Find There
Besides the courts, the center has a pro shop. This shop sells tennis gear and equipment. People from the public can also book court times to play. It's not just for college athletes. The facility also includes the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex.
Hosting Big Tennis Events
The Atkins Tennis Center hosts many important tennis events. It is a place for top junior tournaments. These events feature young, talented tennis players. The center also hosts the JSM Challenger. This is a professional tournament. It is one of the longest-running events on the USTA Pro Circuit. The USTA Pro Circuit is a series of tournaments for professional tennis players.
The 2013 NCAA Championships
In 2013, the Atkins Tennis Center hosted a very big event. It was the NCAA Division I Women's and Men's Tennis Championships. The NCAA Championships are like the national finals for college sports. This was a special moment. It was the first time since 2005 that a school in the Midwest hosted this tournament.
