Waldorf Astoria Serves Up Tennis Beneath the Chandeliers
PR Newswire
NEW YORK, July 23, 2026
Waldorf Astoria New York's legendary Grand Ballroom will transform into a tennis court for one night only as part of the brand's new Racquet Club platformTickets are now available for Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club: Ballroom Tennis Invitational, an unexpected celebration of tennis, style and hospitality set inside one of New York's most legendary ballrooms. Guests can experience:A series of 45-minute singles showcase matches featuring Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, Leylah Fernandez and Maria Sakkari on August 27Special stay-and-play packages for purchase, including exclusive Hilton Honors Experiences for Hilton Honors American Express Consumer and Business Card Members, redeemable through Hilton Honors PointsA playful culinary and cocktail program, from Moët & Chandon and interactive chef stations to tennis-inspired cocktails, premium seafood and limited-time menu offerings at Chef Michael Anthony's Lex Yard.Hi-res assets are available for download here.NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced today Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club: Ballroom Tennis Invitational, an unprecedented celebration of tennis, style and hospitality at Waldorf Astoria New York. The event marks the official debut of Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club, the brand's new global platform embracing the world of racquet culture through extraordinary destinations, distinctive hospitality and experiences timed to some of the world's most celebrated sporting and social moments. Building on the exceptional tennis, padel and racquet offerings already found across the Waldorf Astoria portfolio, the platform will connect the brand's landmark destinations with a new generation of players, spectators and culturally curious travelers. Designed for a new era of sport-as-social-occasion, Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club brings the elegance of Waldorf Astoria to the courtside world, from tennis to padel and beyond.
