HANNAH BERNER AND JAMES BLAKE JOIN LINEUP FOR THE FIRST-EVER HALL OF FAME CELEBRITY PRO CLASSIC PRESENTED BY FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

The standup comedian and former world No. 4 round out the lineup of celebrities and tennis stars in the debut event at the 2025 International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

NEWPORT, R.I., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) announced that standup comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author, Hannah Berner, and former world No. 4 James Blake will join the lineup for the first-ever Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments.

The Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic, presented by Fidelity Investments will debut on the ITHF's iconic grass courts on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Newport, Rhode Island as a new programming addition to the ITHF's reimagined Induction Celebration to honor Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan's induction into the Hall of Fame.

The addition of Berner and Blake rounds out the full lineup of celebrity guests and tennis stars for the debut event, joining Emmy Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba and Angela Kinsey ("The Office" and award-winning "Office Ladies" podcast) and Hall of Famers, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario as well as Class of 2025 inductees, Bob and Mike Bryan. Roddick, the Bryans and Blake will take the court with one another in a reunion of the United States' 2007 Davis Cup title squad.

Throughout the matches, players will be mic'd up for fans to hear real-time commentary from their favorite celebrities and Hall of Famers mid-play. In addition to the on-court action, fans can experience the all-new Fame Fest fan village with tennis-themed activities, food truck village and experience the newly renovated museum.

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments (starting at $45) are available to purchase at Tennisfame.com/induction-single-event-tickets, along with various other individual event and ticket packages throughout the weekend, including a closing concert from Fitz and the Tantrums.

About the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a non-profit organization that preserves the history of tennis and celebrates its champions to inspire excellence across generations globally. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the Ultimate Honor in Tennis, and to date has been presented to 267 Hall of Famers representing 28 nations. Located in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, the Hall of Fame honors these legends and chronicles the sport's history in an interactive museum, digital experiences and global programming. For more information on the International Tennis Hall of Fame, visit tennisfame.com.

SOURCE International Tennis Hall of Fame