Round Robin Tennis Competition In South Orange Saturday

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Kenneth Graham was a lifelong resident of South Orange and a true ambassador for the game of tennis - and so a tennis competition is being held in his honor Saturday.

During the tennis event, the newly renovated courts in Meadowland Park will be renamed in Graham's honor. the day begins with a Round-Robin Competition from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a naming ceremony at 2 p.m., a Tennis Festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and live jazz music from the porch on the Baird Community Center from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Tennis Tournament will include four brackets: Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, 18 and Under Boys Singles and 18 and Under Girls Singles.

Beginning at 5 p.m. USTA representatives will provide free, on-court instruction for all
ages. Tennis is free and tennis balls and rackets available for use. The festivities include snacks, giveaways and chances to win prizes.

The rain date Sunday.

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