This just in! Beloved NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki is gearing up for his annual charity tennis match this Saturday and has added some big names to play alongside -- Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks guard and four-time NBA Champion; Dr. Phil McGraw of the Dr. Phil show; and CoCo Vandeweghe, former World No. 9 in singles, 2018 U.S. Open Doubles Champion and U.S. Olympian.
In its sixth year, the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic – presented by Chime – is set for Saturday (Sept. 14) at 3 p.m. inside the Banner House at T Bar M (6060 Dilbeck Ln, Dallas, TX 75240). Doors will open at 2 p.m. with the T Bar M Academy Junior Teams match up kicking off the fun.
Also joining Dirk on the court are former Dallas Mavericks players Steve Nash, two-time NBA MVP, and J. J. Barea, 2011 NBA Champion, plus Mark Knowles, former World No. 1 tennis player in doubles with 55 ATP doubles titles.
Proceeds will benefit The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, which awards grants annually to organizations focusing on children’s wellbeing, health and education.
Chime is the Presenting Tournament Sponsor, and Lufthansa is the Presenting Dinner Sponsor. Grand Slam Sponsors are Alto, Champions Funding, Cost Plus Drugs, Gene and Jerry Jones and Headington Companies. Challenger Sponsors are Greenberg Traurig, HEB, Labora, Lhoist and Morgan Stanley. Other sponsors include Aaron Enrico, Alden and Janelle Pinell, Children’s Medical Center Foundation and Kasim and Wasan Alfalahi, and in-kind donation sponsors include Lombardi Family Concepts, Nick & Sam’s, Nike, Paciugo, Rollertown Beerworks, Sewell Automotive Companies, The Toy Maven, Tiff’s Treats, Tynan Travel and Which Wich.
Tickets are $65 at universe.com. Limited parking is available. Ride sharing is strongly encouraged. (Use Alto code DFNTENNIS24 to receive $10 off 2 rides at RideAlto.com.)
For details, go to dnfoundation.org.
ABOUT THE DIRK NOWITZKI FOUNDATION. The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation is dedicated to putting children first and assisting them through programs focusing on their wellbeing, health and education. The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation awards grants annually and funds projects to nonprofit organizations which run true to the overall mission of The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. The Foundation lifts up children who are affected by illness, poverty, abuse and neglect through proper channels of guidance and directs them on a path to success.
ABOUT BANNER HOUSE AT T BAR M. Since its inception in 1972, T Bar M Racquet Club has served as a haven for tennis and racquet sports players in North Texas. With a major transformation of the campus set to debut in late 2024, the new Banner House at T Bar M is where this love for racquet sports meets a passion for social, hospitality, design, art, culture and wellness. The reimagined Club will include 22 hardcourts, 3 red-clay courts, 1 grass court, TK pickleball courts, five padel courts, a spa, resort-style pool, multiple culinary concepts, members-only bars and lounges, kid-friendly zones and much more. T Bar M has one of the best and largest teams of racquet sport professionals in the country and offers a prestigious junior and academy tennis program. Banner House is owned and operated by boutique hospitality concept developer and operator, WoodHouse. Founded by entrepreneur Brady Wood, WoodHouse creates, owns and operates experiential concepts, ranging from private clubs, restaurants and hotels to live music and entertainment venues. For more information, visit tbarmtennis.com.