The Richmond Hall of Fame was established in 1990 by the Richmond Tennis Association to recognize those with considerable dedication, both on and off the court, to the Richmond tennis community. The initial class of inductees included Arthur Ashe, Sr., and Arthur Ashe, Jr., among other individuals and organizations. The Richmond Hall of Fame is located at the Westwood Club in Richmond, Virginia.

To be considered, a person or institution must have a minimum of 10 years of contribution to Richmond tennis. In the player category, the individual must have established outstanding competitive achievements, with consideration given to sportsmanship and character. In the non-player category, the individual or entity must have made outstanding contributions within the capital city area, with consideration given to dedication to the game.