Dan Magill Tennis Complex
Dan Magill Tennis Complex
The newly renovated Dan Magill Tennis Complex was unveiled in February 2020. The $8.5 million renovation project marked the largest makeover for the complex since 2002. It features a new grandstand to Henry Feild Stadium with chair-back seating in the lower levels, permanent concession stands, restrooms and a new 1,750-square foot handicap accessible press box. New umpire headquarters, as well as additional seating along the grass, can also be seen at the complex.The Dan Magill Tennis Complex has long stood as a beacon of excellence in collegiate tennis. With a total of 16 courts (12 outdoor and four indoor) and a total seating capacity of more than 5,000 fans, it is one of the largest on-campus tennis facilities in the country.
In 2006, the NCAA opted to have one combined site for the men’s and women’s tennis championships. Georgia has served as a host for the combined NCAA Tennis Championships in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015, and 2017.
Regarded as one of the best collegiate tennis facilities in America, the complex hosted the men’s NCAA Championships a total of 24 times, the women’s Championships three times and both genders five times, most recently in 2017. It played host to 13 NCAA Championship in a row from 1977-89. The complex underwent a $7.5 million development and renovation project in 2002 that included the construction of brand-new clubhouses for the men’s and women’s programs. In 1991, the complex received lights thanks to the generous support of Oscar-winning actress and Athens native, Kim Basinger.
Five of Georgia’s six National Championships in men’s tennis and one of the two women’s NCAA titles were won on their home courts at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Aside from Georgia’s best players, the Magill Tennis Complex has hosted classic match ups featuring such stars as John McEnroe and the Bryan brothers. Former Bulldog All-American John Isner had a successful professional career including being ranked in the top 20 in the world. Former Bulldog Chelsey Gullickson captured the 2010 NCAA singles title at the Magill Tennis Complex and went on to play in the US Open in singles and doubles. Recent Bulldog Ellen Perez has competed at the 2016 US Open as well as the last three Australian Opens (2017-19), while other recent Bulldogs Ethan Quinn and Jan Zielinski have enjoyed strong professional careers after their time at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex.
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Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Facility
The newly renovated Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Facility is open and in use by the Georgia men’s and women’s tennis programs. After undergoing a $26.7 million renovation beginning in 2022, the indoor facility now features six full-size tennis courts to facilitate a dual match format, state of the art training rooms, 700-person capacity seating, and an open concessions stand.
Both the men’s and women’s programs were able to utilize the the indoor facility during their 2024 dual match season this past spring. In the fall of 2024, Georgia opened its doors for ITA-sanctioned play as the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Facility helped play host for the men’s Southern Intercollegiate Championships and ITA Regionals, as well as the women’s ITA Sectionals.
Dan Magill
Dan Magill could be argued as the greatest Bulldog of all time. Magill led the men’s tennis program at the University of Georgia for 34 years, helping the team earn two national titles and over 700 wins during his tenure. He served as a sports information director from 1949-1977, also holding the title of Associate Athletic Director of Public Relations until he retired in 1995, overseeing the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Magill’s legacy lives on at the University of Georgia with the Dan Magill Tennis Complex and the Dan Magill Press Box at Sanford Stadium both receiving his namesake in 1993 and 1999 respectively. He was inducted into the UGA Circle of Honor, the highest honor for coaches and athletes at the university, in 1996 for his numerous contributions to the athletic association. Magill is also a member of the National Collegiate Hall of Fame, the State of Georgia Hall of Fame, the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Hall of Fame. Magill passed away on August 23rd, 2014 at the age of 93. He lives on as one of the most influential people to ever be involved in collegiate athletics.
MOMENTS AT MAGILL
The complex has hosted the men’s NCAA Championships a total of 24 times, the women’s Championships three times and both genders five times, most recently in 2017. It played host to 13 NCAA Championship in a row from 1977-89. Five of Georgia’s six National Championships in men’s tennis and one of the two women’s NCAA titles were won on their home courts at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex.1972
Georgia hosts the NCAA Championships for the first time.
1985
Playing host of the 1985 NCAA Championships, the Bulldogs win the title for the first time in program history.
1993
The complex is officially named the Dan Magill Tennis Complex after Bulldog great Dan Magill. Magill led UGA as head coach for 34 years.
2007
As host of the 2007 NCAA Championship in Athens, Ga., the Bulldogs take the title for the fifth time, their third under the leadership of Manny Diaz.
2020
Diaz becomes the winningest coach in SEC tennis history as he reaches 707 career victories with a 4-0 win over No. 3 Ohio State. The number surpasses only that of his mentor and former coach Dan Magill.
2023
Jeff Wallace wins 800th match as head coach of the Georgia women's tennis team.
2024
The Georgia women's tennis team secured its 10th SEC tournament championship with a 4-1 win over No. 12 Texas A&M in the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Facility.
2025
Jamie Hunt, the third head coach in Georgia men's tennis history, led the program to a season opening win over Presbyterian in January. All three head coaches in men's tennis history have opened their coaching campaigns with wins.
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