ATLANTA - Today Oglethorpe University begins a renovation project on the campus tennis facilities. The most dramatic improvement will be a Permaflex paving system on all six courts and improved spectator seating. These improvements were made possible solely through donor support.

The renovation will include road clearing and paving, new fencing, nets and retaining wall, repaving and painting of all courts, new windscreen and bench shade system and the construction of a beautiful gazebo. This impressive renovation will be done by Southeastern Tennis and is set to be completed by mid-September.

Oglethorpe’s men’s tennis team showed tremendous effort last season by capturing a winning record and finishing seventh in the SCAC. The women’s team also finished the season with a strong record. Players from both teams were asked to represent Oglethorpe on the SCAC All-Tournament and All-Conference Teams. “With all of these improvements complete, Oglethorpe’s tennis program will be better suited to face all opponents in the coming years,” said Oglethorpe University athletic director Jay Gardiner.