Draw ceremonies. They separate the casual fans from the “not criminally responsible” pro tennis addicts. Often, it’s even the highlight of the first weekend of a tournament, where you’ve hardly heard of some of the qualifiers on the courts outside. Inside, at the draw party, there’s the top seeds mingling with fans and drawing chips, all to give you a taste of what to expect from the big guns long after qualifying weekend is over.
Even though the players always tell you the party line that they only focus on one match at a time, they actually take a sizable interest in seeing who they would play should they make a run to the title.
The Newport draw will be held at the historic Horseshoe Piazza on the grounds of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and should begin shortly after 4:30 p.m. today. Follow us on twitter @TennisEastCoast and don’t forget to follow the proceedings @TennisHalloFame.
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