A Memorial Service for International Tennis Hall of Famer Jack Kramer will be held on Saturday, September 26. The Service will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., and will take place in Straus Stadium at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on the campus of UCLA.

Kramer died peacefully in his sleep after a battle with cancer on September 12 at age 88. 

This Memorial Service will be an unforgettable and fitting way to honor an extraordinary individual, father, husband, and friend.  In addition, acknowledge the rich life and many accomplishments of a great champion and leader.

Bill Dwyre, of the Los Angeles Times, and International Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver will serve as co-hosts of the event.

Presenters will include International Tennis Hall of Famer Tracy Austin; US Open Tournament Director Jim Curley; International Tennis Hall of Famer Donald Dell; president of the USTA Southern California Section Bill Kellogg; long-time leading PGA teaching professional from Bel Air C.C. Eddie Merrins; NCAA champion at UCLA, professional tennis player, National Junior Tennis League founder, and promoter Charlie Pasarell; and tennis legend, promoter, and television commentator Barry MacKay along with members of the Kramer family.

Kramer led the US Davis Cup team to two titles, won the Wimbledon men’s singles title in 1947 and the United States Championships in 1946 and ’47.  He was the No. 1 player in the world until 1954; served as a tireless promoter of tennis for more than 60 years, father of “Open Tennis;” founder of the ATP; television commentator; fundraiser; innovator; Tournament Director of the LA Tennis Open; and President of the Southern California Tennis Association.

The service will also be streamed on the internet at www.radiotennis.com.

In lieu of flowers, etc, 501(c)(3)charitable contributions may be made in honor of Jack Kramer, as follows:
 
Pacific Southwest Youth Tennis Foundation
Los Angeles Tennis Center
Post Office Box 240015
Los Angeles, California 90024 – 9115