Newport players test out wooden racquets

The Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open in Newport, RI is the home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. When you think about "tennis history",  you probably imagine wooden racquets.

Several players, including Alex de Minaur, Denis Kudla, Marcos Baghdatis, Christian Harrison, Jordan Thompson and Tim Smyczek, all got their hands on a vintage frame. They took part in various skill challenges to see how they would play if it was the 1970s.

Hall of Famer Chris Evert was disappointed the fun didn’t go even further, wishing to see current players facing off on the courts with the racquets of her generation.

Tournament emcee Blair Henley hinted at the re-introduction of wooden racquets for the 2019 Hall of Fame Open. The reality is that those days are long gone, but it would definitely be a sight worth seeing again, especially on the grass courts in Newport.

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