68th Annual Francis J. Robinson International Memorial Tournament
July 29 – August 3, 2025
The Robinson Tournament Committee is busy coordinating the Blue Water Area’s biggest tennis week of the summer! Registration, Format, and all other tournament information will be updated below as it becomes available.
Please check back for updates and follow us on Facebook for announcements. Thank you!
About the Robinson
The Robinson is named after a local tennis player, Lt. Francis J. Robinson, a young serviceman who died in a military flight training mission in July 1958. A group of Lt. Robinson’s friends started a small tennis tournament in his honor that same summer. The “Robinson” has drawn between 200-400 participants annually, with players 10 & under to 70 & over and is considered one of the longest running community tennis tournaments in the United States. The Robinson unites players from our local tennis community, surrounding Michigan cities, other states and Canada to come together for a fun-filled week of tennis each summer.
Become a Robinson Sponsor!
Each summer the success of the Robinson is achieved through the generous support of our Sponsors! We are so grateful for the support! Our tennis community thanks you!
For information on how you, your family, or your business can become a Robinson Sponsor, please email robinsontournament@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Awards Ceremony
- The Awards Ceremony is Sunday after all Finals matches are complete.
- Get together with family and friends to celebrate the events of the week, and support ALL the players!
- Stay to applaud the Champions, Finalists and Special Award Winners!
SPECIAL AWARDS
Francis J. Robinson Sportsmanship Award – The most coveted of the tournament, the Robinson Award is given to the player who demonstrates sportsmanship throughout Robinson week and beyond. This athlete has a love and passion for the game, contributes to our sport through honest and fair competition, and is respected by other players.
Mike Clary Junior Tennis Award – This award is in memory of Mike Clary, an outstanding player and instructor at the Tennis House who passed away in 1991. Mike was a top junior and adult competitor who enjoyed working with the kids in the junior program. This award is given to a junior player who works hard on their game and shows great dedication to tennis.
Myron Lee Spirit Award – The Robinson Committee first presented this award in 2021 to honor Myron Lee. Myron was a kind, helpful, positive person who shared his love for tennis with family & friends. Myron’s quiet yet genuine enthusiasm for practice and competition was contagious. The Spirit Award award is given to a player who embodies good spirit both on and off the court, inspires others through their passion for tennis, and encourages participation in all aspects of our tennis community.
Robinson Winners & Awards History
Open Robinson Winners and Awards History to view all winners and special award recipients since 1958.