Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of USA Davis Cup Tie
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Presented by the United States Tennis Association
| — | International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, R.I. | — |
1991
Brad Gilbert USA d. Emilio Sanchez SP 6-4, 6-4, 6-2
John McEnroe USA d. Thomas Carbonell SP 6-1, 6-2, 6-1
Rich Leach - Jim Pugh USA d. Sergio Casal - Emilio Sanchez SP 7-6 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3)
John McEnroe USA d. Emilio Sanchez SP 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
Thomas Carbonell SP d. Rich Leach USA 7-5 (1), 5-7, 5-4
Erected by United States Tennis Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.
Location. 41° 28.951′ N, 71° 18.469′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It can be reached from Bellevue Avenue south of Memorial Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 186-202 Bellevue Ave, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Narragansett Bay and in Newport and Aquidneck Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frederick J. Perry (a few steps from this marker); James Henry "Jimmy" Van Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named International Tennis Hall of Fame (within shouting distance of this marker); The Newport Casino & Its Neighors: Commercial Development (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casino Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Columbus (about 400 feet away); Kingscote & Its Neighbors: Newport Cottage Boom & Bust (about 500 feet away); Bellevue Avenue (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Other markers no longer nearby. International Tennis Hall of Fame (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named International Tennis Hall of Fame (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Bellevue Ave. at John St.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

