World Team Tennis coming to a city near you (hopefully)
With Wimbledon over, professional tennis falls into a little bit of a lull until the US Open series. If you’re looking for an interesting tennis experience this summer, then I’d like to suggest World Team Tennis. World Team Tennis provides a unique and fun filled atmosphere for the entire family. The matches are generally short (but not too short) and provide the spectators the opportunity to see singles, doubles, and mixed doubles all in the same evening. The players are traditionally players who are on the edge of breaking into the pro tour, (or middle aged players past their prime). In addition, many pros or retired pros guest play in these exhibition style matches. Some of the players playing this year are Anna Kournikova, Venus and Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Bob and Mike Bryan, Pete Sampras, and John McEnroe. There are teams located in Boston; Kansas City; Springfield, MO; Washington DC; Newport Beach,;St. Louis; Philadelphia; Mamaroneck, NY; Schenectady, NY; Houston; and Wilmington, DE.
To see a complete list of players competing (and sechedules) go to : http://ww3.wtt.com/
and click on Pro League and then Schedule and Results.
July 12th, 2007 at 1:38 am
If I remember correctly the World Team Tennis was founded by Billie Jean King and I think it’s great idea.
It works great for players to practice new shots or strategies in not so competitive arena and it’s great for spectators to see legends like Sampras and McEnroe.
Ok, there maybe one or two see Kournikova too…
July 16th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
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