WHAT DO WE OFFER?
On 180 m2 we offer a comprehensive history of tennis. A wide variety of materials are presented, but also seemingly unnoticed props such as stamps, pictures, ceramic figures or trophies.
STORY
Exactly 150 years ago, tennis as we know it was patented by Walter Clopton Wingfield.
We offer a journey through time from its origins to the present day. From the initial lawn tennis as a parlor game for the wealthy British to the global tournament tennis, you will find many inputs and anecdotes here.
MATERIAL
The main topic is the development of the tennis racket. For more than 100 years they were made of wood, but then they were replaced by metal rackets and, shortly afterwards, by plastic. There are many models that were played by famous tennis stars.
You can also see balls, racket presses, stringing machines, ball throwing machines, clothes, shoes, etc.
In addition, about 40 unusual rackets are shown, most of which did not make it through, but are still very worth seeing.
MEDIA LIBRARY
Many books (from 1890 to today), tournament brochures, magazines, pictures and documents can be seen.
A large number of videos (entire matches, instructional films, nostalgia clips, material production, etc.) can be accessed and viewed in the media library.
This corner alone invites you to delve deeply into the history of tennis.
PLAY YOURSELF
Our Tri-Tennis Wall is great fun, where you can test rackets from the last 100 years. These include Dayton steel rackets with wire strings, or the famous Wilson T-2000 that Connors played. But classics like the Dunlop Maxply or Slazenger Callenge are also available.
All visitors love this opportunity and are impressed by how big the differences can be felt.
