History Specials
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Launch: 16 March 2026
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:
17 March 2026
The Last Racquet to ...
Learn about the five legendary pieces that marked the end of the Golden Era in tennis.
1981 - 1989
Release Date:
18 March 2026
The First Tennis
Balls
...
Follow the journey of tennis balls, from their origins to modern times.
1000 AD - 1986
Release Date:
19 March 2026
First Sticks
from Related
Games
See how sticks from other games influenced the early days of tennis.
1500 BC- 1900
Release Date:
20 March 2026
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:
21 March 2026
The
Renshaw
Rush
The series of the 7-time Wimbledon champion, showcasing the evolution from square to oval frames.
1885 - 1907
Release Date:
22 March 2026
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:
23 March 2026
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:
24 March 2026
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:
25 March 2026
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 March 2026
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:
27 March 2026
Jack Kramer - The Pioneering Promoter of Tennis
No one symbolised professionalisation of tennis quite like Jack Kramer.
1947 - 1983
Release Date:
28 March 2026
The Germans
Hammer was one of the leading tennis equipment manufacturers in the 1950s.
1950-1955
Release Date:
29 March 2026
Wilson
T2000
Learn about one of the most commercially successful racquets in tennis history.
1967-1985
Release Date:
30 March 2026
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:
31 March 2026
The Class of Adidas
See the last historical pieces produced at Adidas’s Strasbourg factory before its 1996 closure.
1975-1985
Release Date:
1 April 2026
Năstase's Spaghetti Coup
Discover the original racquet used by Năstase to orchestrate his record-breaking victory over Vilas in 1977.
1977
Release Date:
2 April 2026
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:
3 April 2026
The Ergonom
Explore the most extraordinary frames of the 1980s: Snauwaert’s Ergonom I & II.
1982
Release Date:
4 April 2026
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:
5 April 2026
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:
6 April 2026
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:
7 April 2026
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:
8 April 2026
Adidas Hammer - A 25-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:
9 April 2026