THE ART OF TENNIS
The Moments. The Matches. The Memories.
Where Were You When History Took the Court?
EAST HAMPTON, NY (August 2026) – Contemporary sports artist Ted Dimond returns to the Hamptons this summer with his newest exhibition, The Art of Tennis: The Moments. The Matches. The Memories., on view August 12–30, 2026, at The White Room Gallery in East Hampton, New York.
More than an exhibition of tennis paintings, The Art of Tennis is a visual journey through the matches, players, rivalries, and moments that shaped the history of the sport. Through a collection of original oil paintings, Dimond captures the emotion, drama, and significance of game changing moments that tennis fans remember forever.
From championship points and historic victories to legendary rivalries and breakthrough performances, each painting tells the story of a moment that became part of tennis history. Accompanying every work is a historical reference to the match, an iconic quote from the player, and a short narrative explaining why that moment remains significant in the history of the sport.
Featured throughout the exhibition are some of the most memorable voices in tennis history:
“You cannot be serious!” — John McEnroe
“Pressure is a privilege.” — Billie Jean King
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King
“I never looked back.” — Arthur Ashe
“I hate to lose more than I love to win.” — Jimmy Connors
“Tennis uses the language of life.” — Andre Agassi
“And let that be a lesson to you all. Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row.” — Vitas Gerulaitis
“I never lost a match. I just ran out of time.” — Björn Borg
A highlight of the exhibition will be a series of special Player Portrait Unveiling Nights, where past and current ATP and WTA professionals will appear in person to unveil original Ted Dimond portraits, meet fans, sign autographs, and share stories from their careers.
Recent unveiling events have featured some of the sport’s most exciting stars, including Frances Tiafoe and Flavio Cobolli during the 2025 U.S. Open exhibition, and Jasmine Paolini, Sara Errani, and Jakub Mensik during the 2024 exhibition season.
Additional player unveiling events for the 2026 exhibition will be announced throughout the summer, creating unique opportunities for collectors and tennis fans to interact with the athletes who continue to shape the game.
As a former professional tennis player, coach, and lifelong student of the game, Dimond brings a unique perspective to his work. His signature style combines traditional oil painting with multiple layers of clear polymer, creating a sense of movement, depth, and energy that mirrors the intensity of competition.
“Every tennis fan remembers where they were when certain moments happened,” said Ted Dimond. “McEnroe’s outburst. Ashe breaking barriers. Connors fighting until the last point. Vitas delivering one of the greatest lines in sports history. These paintings aren’t just about tennis—they’re about memories. They remind us why we fell in love with the game in the first place.
The paintings tell the stories of tennis history, but the unveiling nights bring those stories to life. Fans have the opportunity not only to see the artwork, but to meet the players who created these unforgettable moments and hear their stories firsthand.”
The exhibition will feature portraits of legendary champions including Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Björn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams, along with the game’s new generation of trailblazers including Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and João Fonseca.