I received the following press release from the USTA Texas section:
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, “Pistol Pete” Sampras and American legend Todd Martin will headline the ABC Services Tennis Classic on Sunday, November 8th at 2:00PM at Lakeway World of Tennis located at One World of Tennis, Austin, TX.
The always entertaining Murphy Jensen will host the event. In addition to the Sampras and Martin men’s singles match, the Tennis Classic will also features local players in an innovative tiebreak shootout format. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition will benefit The Children of Fallen Soldiers, a non-profit and non-partisan organization that finances the college education for children of soldiers from Ft. Hood killed in the line of duty. You can learn more about the Children of Fallen Soldiers at:
www.childrenoffallensoldiers.com
"I’m excited to return to Texas to participate in the Austin Tennis Classic benefiting the Children of Fallen Soldiers Organization.” said Pete Sampras. “ It’s an honor to support an event that in turn helps support such an important cause. I know Todd and I look forward to having a great match at Lakeway World of Tennis."
Pete Sampras captured his final grand slam title with his dramatic US Open victory over longtime rival Andre Agassi in 2002. His resume boasts 14 grand slam titles, including seven Wimbledon titles. He was ranked World No. 1 for six consecutive years from 1993-1998. In July of 2007, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I.
Todd Martin was a finalist at the 1999 U.S. Open and the 1994 Australian Open. In 1994, he reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Grand Slam Cup. Every year from 1994 to 2002 Martin played Davis Cup for the United States. He was inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame in May of 2007.
The Classic is proudly supported by the United States Tennis Association, Wilson Sporting Goods, KTBC Fox 7, Mix 94.7, Majic 95.5, and the Austin Sport Commission.
Tickets are available to the public beginning Saturday, August 29th on-line through www.etix.com or by calling 800-514-etix(3849). Ticket prices are $28.50, $48.50 and $68.50.
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, “Pistol Pete” Sampras and American legend Todd Martin will headline the ABC Services Tennis Classic on Sunday, November 8th at 2:00PM at Lakeway World of Tennis located at One World of Tennis, Austin, TX.
The always entertaining Murphy Jensen will host the event. In addition to the Sampras and Martin men’s singles match, the Tennis Classic will also features local players in an innovative tiebreak shootout format. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition will benefit The Children of Fallen Soldiers, a non-profit and non-partisan organization that finances the college education for children of soldiers from Ft. Hood killed in the line of duty. You can learn more about the Children of Fallen Soldiers at:www.childrenoffallensoldiers.com
"I’m excited to return to Texas to participate in the Austin Tennis Classic benefiting the Children of Fallen Soldiers Organization.” said Pete Sampras. “ It’s an honor to support an event that in turn helps support such an important cause. I know Todd and I look forward to having a great match at Lakeway World of Tennis."
Pete Sampras captured his final grand slam title with his dramatic US Open victory over longtime rival Andre Agassi in 2002. His resume boasts 14 grand slam titles, including seven Wimbledon titles. He was ranked World No. 1 for six consecutive years from 1993-1998. In July of 2007, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I.
Todd Martin was a finalist at the 1999 U.S. Open and the 1994 Australian Open. In 1994, he reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Grand Slam Cup. Every year from 1994 to 2002 Martin played Davis Cup for the United States. He was inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame in May of 2007.
The Classic is proudly supported by the United States Tennis Association, Wilson Sporting Goods, KTBC Fox 7, Mix 94.7, Majic 95.5, and the Austin Sport Commission.
Tickets are available to the public beginning Saturday, August 29th on-line through www.etix.com or by calling 800-514-etix(3849). Ticket prices are $28.50, $48.50 and $68.50.
