History Specials
Launching 6 May 2027
Part I
The First and the Last to ..
The exhibits in Part 1 showcase racquets and balls that signified pivotal moments in the sport, either marking the dawn or close of an era. These items serve as key milestones, weaving a continuous narrative throughout tennis history.
The First Racquet to ...
Discover the racquets that earned their pioneering status in the history of the sport.
1555 - 1982
Release Date
7 May 2027
The Last Racquet to ...
Learn about the five legendary pieces that marked the end of the Golden Era in tennis.
1981 - 1989
Release Date
9 May 2027
The First Tennis
Balls
...
Follow the journey of tennis balls, from their origins to modern times.
1000 AD - 1986
Release Date
11 May 2027
First Sticks
from Related
Games
See how sticks from other games influenced the early days of tennis.
1500 BC- 1900
Release Date
13 May 2027
Part II
Talk of the Town
In Part 2, we spotlight racquets, players, and brands that made headlines in their time. These icons left a lasting legacy that continues to influence the sport today.
The
Wingfield
Check out the historical piece made by Prince Edward in recognition of Major Wingfield’s contribution to the emerging sport.
1876
Release Date
16 May 2027
The
Renshaw
Rush
The series of the 7-time Wimbledon champion, showcasing the evolution from square to oval frames.
1885 - 1907
Release Date
18 May 2027
Slazenger's Fishes -
The Demon
One of the most recognizable racquets of the 19th century - six versions of the Slazenger Demon.
1888 - 1910
Release Date
20 May 2027
The
Doherty
Dominance
Discover the unique piece with an L14 grip, connected to Britain’s tennis legends at the turn of the century.
1900
Release Date
22 May 2027
Wilson Sporting Goods - History of a Market Leader
Explore eleven legends that trace Wilson’s legacy as a global leader in tennis, from 1914 to today.
1914 - today
Release Date
24 May 2027
The Maxply
See the evolution of one of the most important tennis racquets in history, from its 1932 debut to its final release in 1990.
1932-1990
Release Date
26 May 2027
Hazell's Streamline Family Reunion
Featuring Hazell's eight tennis editions of the Streamline, along with the squash version and the two badminton releases, Mark I and Mark II.
1935 - 1941
Release Date
28 May 2027
Jack Kramer - The Pioneering Promoter of Tennis
No one symbolised professionalisation of tennis quite like Jack Kramer.
1947 - 1983
Release Date
30 May 2027
The Germans
Hammer was one of the leading tennis equipment manufacturers in the 1950s.
1950-1955
Release Date
1 Jun 2027
Wilson
T2000
Learn about one of the most commercially successful racquets in tennis history.
1967-1985
Release Date
3 Jun 2027
The Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs made history with their iconic match, famously known as the “Battle of the Sexes.”
September, 1973
Release Date
5 Jun 2027
The Class of Adidas
See the last historical pieces produced at Adidas’s Strasbourg factory before its 1996 closure.
1975-1985
Release Date
7 Jun 2027
Năstase's Spaghetti Coup
Discover the original racquet used by Năstase to orchestrate his record-breaking victory over Vilas in 1977.
1977
Release Date
9 Jun 2027
The Drama of Wimbledon
Björn Borg’s iconic victory over John McEnroe in 1980, a match that marked the peak of tennis’s classic era.
July, 1980
Release Date
11 Jun 2027
The Ergonom
Explore the most extraordinary frames of the 1980s: Snauwaert’s Ergonom I & II.
1982
Release Date
13 Jun 2027
Le Coq Sportif Concept Series
The instrument made famous by Yannick Noah, preserved in its original grip foil from February 1983 production.
February, 1983
Release Date
15 Jun 2027
Boris Becker - The Youngest Wimbledon Champion
Relive Boris Becker’s historic 1985 Wimbledon victory under manager Ion Țiriac and coach Guenther Bosch.
July, 1985
Release Date
17 Jun 2027
The Adidas/Lendl Connection
See the final GTX Pro-T crafted in Strassbourg during Ivan Lendl’s partnership with Adidas in the 1980s.
1985 - 1987
Release Date
19 Jun 2027
Bertone’s Vision
When Bertone faced challenges with bulky tennis racquets during air travel, he conceived the idea of a modular racquet design that redefined portability and functionality.
1988
Release Date
21 Jun 2027
Adidas Hammer - A 35-Years Hidden Secret
The final chapter of Adidas' tennis programme—kept in the Herzogenaurach Museum until 1995 before being entrusted to BTG for historical preservation. Now, these unseen pieces finally emerge, on display at the Berlin Tennis Gallery exhibition.
1991
Release Date
23 Jun 2027