History
Built for $7 million and completed in 1979, the center hosted the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and the tennis events of the 1987 Pan American Games. From 1988 to 2009 it was home to the Indianapolis Tennis Championships, known as the RCA Championships.
After the tournament was sold and moved to Atlanta, the center closed in August 2010, citing maintenance costs and IUPUI's need for the land, and was demolished.
Timeline
- 1979Opened[1]
The complex was completed and hosted the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.
- 1987Pan American Games[1]
The center hosted tennis at the 1987 Pan American Games.
- 2010Demolished[1]
The tennis center was demolished.
- August 2010Closed[1]
The center closed after its tournament was sold and moved to Atlanta.
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished[1] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
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Teams & events
| U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships | 1979 · event |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis Tennis Championships (RCA Championships) | ATP · 1988–2009 · event |
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Venue facts
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Tennis stadium |
| Sports | Tennis |
| Level | ATP |
| Opened | 1979[1] |
| Last used for sports | August 2010[1] |
| Demolished | 2010[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Final capacity | 10,000[1] |
| Construction cost | $7 million[1] |
| Closure | Maintenance costs after the tournament left, and IUPUI's need for the land. |
Documented details
- The closure was attributed to maintenance costs after the loss of tournament income and IUPUI's need for the land.[1]
Sources
- Indianapolis Tennis Center, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, construction cost, coordinates, demolished, events, opened
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Demolition: Wikipedia's infobox says 2010; one passage says it was demolished the following year (2011).
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