Taste of Tennis Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Star-Studded Event at Aqua New York
The stars of the tennis court and the kitchen gathered in the Flatiron District of Manhattan for a special Taste of Tennis event ahead of this year’s U.S. Open. The event marked a milestone for Judi and Penny Lerner, the event’s creators and producers, as it celebrated 25 years of Taste of Tennis in New York City.
“I couldn’t be more proud of what the event has become, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team behind it,” said Penny Lerner. “What started out as a 200 person event in New York City has evolved into one of the most recognized brands in tennis. We have produced Taste of Tennis experiences across the globe and we have recently begun licensing the brand to exhibitions, tournaments and even hotels seeking to capitalize on our 25 year history and brand equity. Its been an incredible journey!”
This year’s event continued that legacy, but this time at a new location: Aqua New York. Aqua invited Taste of Tennis guests to discover its distinct yet harmonious spaces and culinary excellence through Aqua Kyoto, Aqua Roma and Hutong menus, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the essence of these captivating cultures.
Players in attendance included Genie Bouchard, Sloane Stephens, Vicky Mboko, Elena Rybakina, Chris Eubanks, Jordan Thompson, Jelena Ostapenko, Nishesh Basavareddy and more.
“Every few years we select a new venue to keep the experience fresh and add new elements. This year, we were excited to host the event at Aqua New York, a new, beautifully designed venue with over 15,000 square feet of event space spread out over two floors,” Lerner added. “To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we showcased the incredible list of tennis stars, celebrities and top chefs that have participated in the event through the years. And, as always, there were special appearances by some of the top players in the sport!”
