David X. Marks Tennis Stadium

The David X. Marks Tennis Stadium is a tennis facility located on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.[1] The facility, built in 1971, serves as the home of the USC Trojans men's and women's tennis teams.[2] The facility provides six outdoor tennis courts and has a seating capacity of 1,000.[1][3] The stadium is named for David X. Marks, a World War I pilot.[2]

David X. Marks Tennis Stadium
Location1075 Childs Way
Los Angeles
Coordinates34.021°N 118.286°W / 34.021; -118.286
OwnerUniversity of Southern California
OperatorUniversity of Southern California
Capacity1,000
Opened1971
Tenants
USC Trojans (NCAA)
(1971–present)

Renovations

In 2015, The Buntmann Family Tennis Center was added and includes a new entrance and lobby.[1] The renovation included suites with lockers, showers, team meeting rooms and lounges.[4] The renovation also included a new training room, storage area and large multi-purpose room.[4] In 2005, a new LED scoreboard was installed.[1] In 2002, 700 chair-back seats were added replacing bleacher seating.[5]

Events

The 1974 men’s NCAA Tennis Tournament was held at the stadium.[2][5]

  • Marks Tennis Stadium-Buntmann Family Tennis Center
  • Marks Tennis Stadium-Michael Uytengsu Tennis Pavilion
  • David X. Marks Tennis Stadium Courts

References
  1. "Marks Tennis Stadium". usctrojans.com. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  2. Epting, Charles. University Park, Los Angeles: [A Brief History]. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 1625840284. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. "The Top 20 College Tennis Facilities". tennis.com. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  4. "USC David X. Marks Tennis Stadium Renovation". morleybuilders.com. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
  5. "David X. Marks Tennis Stadium". collegetennisonline.com. Retrieved 2018-10-18.
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