Citi Taste of Tennis returns to New York’s Gotham Hall

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As New York eagerly awaits the US Open, Citi Taste of Tennis will once again host an evening of exceptional cuisine, lively music, and socializing with tennis stars at Gotham Hall. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 7 PM to 10 PM.

Venus Williams and John McEnroe at Citi Taste of Tennis
Venus Williams and John McEnroe at Citi Taste of Tennis in New York last year

Guests will celebrate the return of tennis to New York by mingling with current players and legends, enjoying delicious food and signature cocktails, and dancing to DJ Irie’s music. Hosted by former player and current Tennis Channel commentator Prakash Amritraj, the event will feature appearances by Alex De Minaur, Katie Boulter, Taylor Fritz, Zheng Qinwen, Alexander Zverev, Caroline Wozniacki, Alex Michelsen, Alycia Parks, and more (players subject to availability). In previous years, the list of tennis celebrities included Nick Kyrgios, Holger Rune, Sloane Stephens, Paula Badosa, Ons Jabeur, Marta Kostyuk, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Belinda Bencic, Venus Williams, and many others.

Belinda Bencic at Citi Taste of Tennis in New York last year
Belinda Bencic at Citi Taste of Tennis in New York last year

Andre Agassi, former world No. 1 and International Tennis Hall of Famer, will judge a cooking competition between top chefs and tennis stars. The lineup of chefs includes Antonio Bachour, a two-time World’s Best Pastry Chef, and Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, named Best Chef in Peru in 2023 and recently awarded The Best Restaurant in South America 2024 with his restaurant currently ranked 5th best in the world.

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Additional chefs include Tom Goetter (Scenic Luxury Cruises), Julian Medina (Amarena), Sujan Sarkar (Baar Baar), Jack Logue (The Lambs Club), Kannika Kittipinyovathhas (Zaab Zaab), Andy Gaskin (Rosewood Little Dix Bay), Paramjeet Bombra (Gulaabo Timeless Indian), Mike Viola (Boar’s Head), Frances Tariga (Tadhaná), Nicolas Lopez (Mercado Little Spain), German Villatoro (Riverpark), Javon Cummins (Barbados), Dameain Williams (Barbados Mixologist), Glenn Rolnick (Carmine’s), Michael Ingino (Virgil’s Real BBQ), Admir Alibasic (One Rare Italian Steakhouse), Suzanne Cupps (Lola’s) and Shorne Benjamin (Fat Fowl), Tami Lewis (Chef Tami Lewis Supper Society Paladar), Doc (Doc’s Cake Shop), John Stacey (Scarpetta), JP Perez (American Cut) and more!

Attendees will also enjoy interactive experiences and promotions from sponsors such as Segafredo Zanetti, Savas Health, Lotte New York Palace, Scenic Cruises, Barbados, Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Boar’s Head, Liquid Death, and Brackish Vodka.

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

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