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About Racquet Club of Memphis
The Racquet Club of Memphis is a storied private fitness and social club in East Memphis, historic for its multi-sport facilities, including tennis, racquetball, pickleball, handball, and squash. While the original Sanderlin Ave site closed in 2019, the club’s legacy remains a reference point for Memphis’ tennis history, hosting major events like the Memphis Open (U.S. Indoor Tennis Championships) and the Cellular South Cup during its heyday. This page provides a practical overview for visitors and fans: seating history, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining—complete with affiliate hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit in the Memphis area.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: The complex included a 5,000-seat indoor stadium (constructed in 1984) used for major tournaments. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racquet_Club_of_Memphis))
- Address: Historically 5111 Sanderlin Ave, Memphis, TN 38117; Stage Rd location (6570 Stage Rd) has appeared in listings for Racquet Club of Memphis. ([memphismagazine.com](https://memphismagazine.com/locations/racquet-club-memphis/?utm_source=openai))
- Venue type: Private racquet sport, fitness and social club; multi-sport facility with tennis, racquetball, pickleball, handball and squash. ([memphismagazine.com](https://memphismagazine.com/business/racquet-club-memphis/?utm_source=openai))
- Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart is readily available; the venue did feature a 5,000-seat stadium. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racquet_Club_of_Memphis))
- Parking: On-site parking historically available; parking could be tight during tournaments (parking details cited in 2015 Memphis Open coverage). ([ilovememphisblog.com](https://ilovememphisblog.com/2015/02/seven-insider-tips-2015-memphis-open-tennis-tournament?utm_source=openai))
- Transit/Access: Located in East Memphis near Poplar Ave (US-70) and I-240, with regional access typical of the area; commonly described as accessible from Poplar and White Station corridors. ([hotels4teams.com](https://www.hotels4teams.com/venues/racquet-club-of-memphis-memphis-tn-38117/?utm_source=openai))
- Nearby hotels: East Memphis area hotels are referenced in travel/venue listings near Racquet Club locations. ([hotels4teams.com](https://www.hotels4teams.com/venues/racquet-club-of-memphis-memphis-tn-38117/?utm_source=openai))
- Notable events hosted: Hosted the U.S. Indoor Tennis Championships (Memphis Open), ATP 500 era, and the WTA Cellular South Cup; home to University of Memphis men’s and women’s tennis teams. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racquet_Club_of_Memphis))
- Renamed/demolition status: The original Sanderlin site closed in spring 2019; ownership changes occurred in 2014; the stage-road listing indicates a Racquet Club of Memphis presence but the historic pro venue is not active. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racquet_Club_of_Memphis))