FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the history behind the River Oaks International?

The River Oaks International began in 1931 at River Oaks Country Club and is still played today at the same venue on its original surface. Over 73 years of professional tennis, River Oaks has been the home to different tournaments including their own River Oaks International which has been a popular exhibition tournament for many years, and the Stanford Champions Cup. In 2008 the River Oaks International merged with the US Men’s Clay Court Championships to create the River Oaks Clay Court Championships.

2. What are the dates for the 2011 tournament?

April 4 - 10, 2011with qualifying beginning on Saturday, April 2 2011

3. Where is the US Men’s Clay Court Championships hosted?

River Oaks Country Club

1600 River Oaks Blvd

Houston TX 77019

4. How can I purchase tickets to the event?

Tickets can be purchased online, by selecting the tickets page of the website, or they can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 713.874.6294. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am through 5:00pm.

5. Who is playing this year?

Former champions Tommy Haas and Fernando Gonzalez have committed to the 2010 event, along with rising Americans John Isner and Sam Querrey. Bob and Mike Bryan, the World No. 1 doubles team, will return in 2010 to defend their title. The complete player listing for singles will be available the week of February 22.

6. How can I volunteer for this event?

If you wish to volunteer for the tournament, please email Bronwyn.greer@riveroakscc.net with your name, address, and telephone so that she can be in touch. Each year approximately 200 volunteers are used for ushering, driving, and various other tasks. Volunteers are an important part of making the event successful each year.

7. How can I have my child to be a ball kid for the tournament?

Your child must be 12 years of age or older to be eligible for being a ball person. The child must complete 4 of the 6 practices to become a tournament ball person. Please send your name, and your child’s name, address, phone number, and age to Bronwyn.greer@riveroakscc.net to be added to the list. Click here to see the practice schedule.

8. How can I be a sponsor for the River Oaks US Men’s Clay Court Championship?

If you are interested in sponsoring or becoming a partner for the River Oaks US Men’s Clay Court tournament, please email Bronwyn.greer@riveroakscc.net for more information. For information on our current partners please see the partner’s page of our site.

9. Where can I park?

Parking is available on the side streets off of River Oaks Boulevard. Please take care when parking as it is a residential neighborhood and there are no parking signs on some streets. Parking is also available at Lamar High school during the evening sessions and on the weekends. A shuttle will pick you up from either parking location and bring you down the Boulevard to the entrance of the grounds.

10. Can I bring in outside food and beverage to the tournament?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted on tournament grounds. There are concessions readily available for purchase during tournament operation.