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02/11 17:01 CST Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party
sell out in 2 minutes
Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2
minutes
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) --- The International Tennis Hall of Fame said on Wednesday
that Roger Federer's induction ceremony sold out in two minutes --- even after
the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party.
"As a small but historic venue, our capacity is limited," the Hall posted on
social media.
The Hall said it anticipated the excitement about the first man to win 20 Grand
Slam singles titles, who will be inducted in the Newport-based shrine on Aug.
29 along with broadcaster Mary Carillo. In addition to the 900 tickets
originally available for the induction ceremony, the Hall will open its
3,600-seat stadium for a watch party.
Even so, the 4,500 tickets were gone within two minutes, Hall spokeswoman Megan
Erbes said.
The Tennis Hall, which is housed in the 19th Century Newport Casino, recently
underwent a $3 million renovation to prepare for upcoming induction ceremonies
to honor Federer and Serena Williams, who will be eligible next year unless she
makes a comeback.
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