Magill Tennis Complex
Dan Magill Tennis Complex
The newly rennovated Dan Magill Tennis Complex was unveiled in February 2020. The $8.5 million renovation project marked the largest makeover for the complex since 2002. It features a new grandstand to Henry Feild Stadium with chair-back seating in the lower levels, permanent concession stands, restrooms and a new 1,750-square foot handicapaccessible press box. New umpire headquarters, as well as additional seating along the grass, can also be seen at the complex.
The Dan Magill Tennis Complex has long stood as a beacon of excellence in collegiate tennis. With a total of 16 courts (12 outdoor and four indoor) and a total seating capacity of more than 5,000 fans, it is one of the largest on-campus tennis facilities in the country.
In 2006, the NCAA opted to have one combined site for the men’s and women’s tennis championships. Georgia has served as a host for the combined NCAA Tennis Championships in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015, and 2017.
Regarded as one of the best collegiate tennis facilites in America, the complex hosted the men’s NCAA Championships a total of 24 times, the women’s Championships three times and both genders five times, most recently in 2017. It played host to 13 NCAA Championship in a row from 1977-89. The complex underwent a $7.5 million development and renovation project in 2002 that included the construction of brand-new clubhouses for the men’s and women’s programs. In 1991, the complex received lights thanks to the generous support of Oscar-winning actress and Athens native, Kim Basinger.
Five of Georgia’s six National Championships in men’s tennis and one of the two women’s NCAA titles were won on their home courts at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Aside from Georgia’s best players, the Magill Tennis Complex has hosted classic matchups featuring such stars as John McEnroe and the Bryan brothers. Former Bulldog All-American John Isner is having a successful professional career ranked in the top 20 in the world. Former Bulldog Chelsey Gullickson captured the 2010 NCAA singles title at the Magill Tennis Complex and went on to play in the US Open in singles and doubles. Recent Bulldog Ellen Perez has competed at the 2016 US Open as well as the last three Australian Opens (2017-19).
