.png)
NC Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony Named in Honor of John Allen Farfour, Sr.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Gaines, Executive DirectorNorth Carolina Tennis Foundationkelly@nctennis.com 2709 Henry StreetGreensboro, NC 27405
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
___________________________________________________________
North Carolina Tennis Foundation Names Annual Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony in Honor of John Allen Farfour, Sr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GREENSBORO, N.C. — October 23, 2026 — The North Carolina Tennis Foundation has announced that the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony will be named the John Allen Farfour, Sr. North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony. This year’s event will be held on January 30, 2027, at The Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte.
The recently named event honors John Allen Farfour, Sr. through one of North Carolina tennis’ most prestigious traditions: the NC Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony. The event recognizes individuals whose outstanding contributions to tennis have brought distinction to both them and the state.Naming the event for John Allen Farfour, Sr. is a fitting tribute to an ambassador for the sport who devoted nearly seven decades to tennis as a player, teacher, administrator, and leader at the local, area, and statewide levels. Known throughout North Carolina as “Mr. Tennis,” Farfour had a heart for young people and founded the Eastern Carolina Junior Tennis Open, which he promoted for 50 years.
In service and leadership roles, Farfour helped establish both the North Carolina Tennis Association (NCTA) and the North Carolina Tennis Foundation (NCTF) serving as
· Vice President of the NCTA 1961-1965, and President in 1965
· Vice President of the NCTF from 1965-1970, and President from 1971-1973
· Member of the Hall of Fame selection committee from 1975-1977, including its inaugural year
· Inducted into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979
Additional information about the 2027 John Allen Farfour, Sr. NC Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony to induct Carlton M. Harris Jr., Beth Norbrey Hopkins, Bobbi Michelle Guthrie, and Kathy Kim will be shared from the nctennisfoundation.com/hall-of-fame website as it becomes available.
###
About the North Carolina Tennis FoundationThe North Carolina Tennis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing lives through tennis and education. Through grants, scholarships, and program support, the Foundation expands access to tennis and educational opportunities for individuals and communities across North Carolina. The Foundation also preserves the state’s tennis history through the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame, honoring the individuals whose achievements and contributions have shaped tennis in our state. Learn more at nctennisfoundation.com.
