DALLAS (SMU) – SMU Men's Tennis welcomes the Taste of Tennis event on the championship day of the ITA National Team Indoor Championships at Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex on Feb. 17.
 
Taste of Tennis is a series of exclusive, high-profile events created by AYS Sports Marketing held in major tournament cities that feature dishes from renowned chefs, cocktails, live music, and interactions with players, serving as a bridge between the worlds of sports and fine dining. The event blends top-tier culinary experiences with professional tennis stars, bringing together famous chefs, athletes, sponsors, and affluent fans for gala dinners, parties, and unique food-focused celebrations off the court.
 
This will be the first time Taste of Tennis has held the event on the college tennis scene.
 
"We are excited to launch the 2026 Taste of Tennis season right here in Dallas on the beautiful campus of SMU. Taste of Tennis combines the culinary world with tennis in a special experience as chefs and tennis athletes come together. We will continue the series in Indian Wells, Miami, New York to name a few. College tennis is a vibrant and electric and look forward to our first TOT in the college space at ITA National Indoor Team championships," said Penny Lerner Vice President of AYS, Taste of Tennis.
 
Guests can expect culinary delights from Chef Francesco Farris of Zio Cecio, Chef David Castro of Texas de Brazil, Chef Eduardo Osorio of Meridian Restaurant, and other acclaimed local restaurants.
 
"I couldn't imagine a better way to share an evening with great food and tennis. Taste of Tennis will be a special evening to enjoy the highest level of tennis and to meet local chefs and restaurateurs. We are grateful to partner with Sewell, Zio Cecio, Texas de Brazil and others to come together. AYS believes in the value of collegiate tennis and they want to continue to support and grow college tennis. I look forward to the first Taste of Tennis: Dallas college edition on February 17 at Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex," said Head Coach Grant Chen.
 
Tickets for the event are available in two VIP Experience Packages on tasteoftennis.com.