In 2005, Auburn University set out to make its men's and women's tennis teams two of the best programs in the country, starting with a state-of-the-art facility.

In August of 2006 construction began on Auburn's new facility. On Nov. 2, 2007, the City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center was dedicated and opened as a new phase in Auburn tennis.

The facility has 33,314-square feet of indoor space with six indoor courts, 12 outdoor courts with stadium seating and 16 clay courts. The Yarbrough Tennis Center also houses a pro shop, men's and women's locker rooms, concessions and a meeting area. Six of the outdoor courts are world-class lighted competition courts while the other six are lighted practice courts for the Auburn teams.

"This outstanding facility is a result of the hard work and dedication of numerous people from the City of Auburn and Auburn University," said Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs. "One of the finest tennis facilities in the Southeastern Conference, the Yarbrough Tennis Center will be a tremendous asset for the men's and women's tennis programs at Auburn for years to come."

As one of the best facilities in the Southeastern Conference, Auburn will host the SEC Women's Tournament in the spring of 2008.

The new City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center replaces the Luther Young Tennis Complex, Auburn's tennis home since 1978.