Some of the biggest names in tennis history are headed to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a special day of tennis, community engagement and celebration on October 17.
The event, hosted by the First Serve New Mexico Foundation at the Forked Lightning Racquet Club, will bring together a vast array of tennis stars for a day of clinics and activities designed to inspire the next generation of players.
And what a lineup it is.
Martina Navratilova, Stefanie Graf, Andre Agassi, Mats Wilander, Tracy Austin and doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan headline a star-studded group that collectively boasts 154 Grand Slam titles.
Former ATP stars Jan-Michael Gambill, Brad Gilbert, John Isner, Steve Johnson, Brian MacPhie, T.J. Middleton, Nick Monroe and Sam Querrey are also expected to participate, offering young players the opportunity to share the court with some of the sport’s most accomplished competitors.
The event also shines a spotlight on the impressive early success of the Forked Lightning Racquet Club, which is making a name for itself in just its second year of operation.
The Santa Fe facility recently earned the USTA’s prestigious “Featured Facility of the Year” distinction as part of its 2026 Outstanding Facility Awards program, the organization’s highest honor for a tennis facility.
For First Serve New Mexico, however, the occasion is about much more than celebrating tennis excellence. It’s an opportunity to connect young people with sporting legends while continuing to build a stronger community through education and athletics.
“This year’s event is spectacular with many legends in the sport coming to Santa Fe to support the foundation,” said Angelique Cook Lowry, president of First Serve New Mexico. “It will be a thrill for the FSNM kids to have the opportunity to meet and hit with many of the former pros.”
First Serve New Mexico Making a Difference
First Serve New Mexico offers free after-school programming and summer camps for students in grades 3 through 12 throughout the Santa Fe area, including public school, charter school and homeschooled students.
First Serve asks participants to commit to at least one full school year, with many students remaining involved for six years or longer.
With a growing reputation, an award-winning facility and an extraordinary gathering of tennis champions on the horizon, Forked Lightning Racquet Club is quickly establishing itself as an important destination for tennis in New Mexico — and a valuable resource for the next generation.
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