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SURPRISE, AZ( May 15, 2009 ) Andre Agassi and Jim Courier will be joined by Mats Wilander, Wayne Ferreira, Mark Philippoussis, Jimmy Arias, Aaron Krickstein and Mikael Pernfors in the eight-player field
“We are looking forward to hosting the 2nd annual event and are excited with the quality of tennis coming to Arizona” said Surprise Community & Recreation Services Director Mark A. Coronado. “Tennis fans will be able to see tennis great Andre Agassi in his Outback Champions Series debut.”
Andre Agassi, 61 career titles (8 Grand Slams) is the only player to achieve the “Golden Slam.” Mats Wilander, 40 career titles (8 Grand Slams) is the youngest man in history to win four grand slams by the age of 20. Jim Courier, 29 career titles (4 Grand Slams). Wayne Ferreira, 26 career titles, holds the male record for most consecutive Grand Slam appearances. Mark Philippoussis, a Wimbledon and US Open finalist. Jimmy Arias, at age 15, was the youngest player to achieve a world ranking. Aaron Krickstein, with 9 career titles was the youngest player to reach the world Top 10 at age 17. Mikael Pernfors, French Open Finalist.
The players will compete for $150,000 in the eight-man round-robin tournament, which is an official tour stop on the Outback Champions Series.
Tickets go on sale Monday, May 18, at 8 a.m. for the second annual Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships. Individual session tickets are $45 for gold seating and $35 for silver. Series Packages are available and include all five sessions, invitation to a player meet-and-greet and a 10% savings from individually purchased tickets. The all inclusive food and beverage Outback Champs Club is available for single session upgrades or all five sessions.
Tickets may be purchased at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, 14469 W. Paradise Lane. They are also available online at www.surpriseaz.com/tennis or by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000. A service charge will be applied to each ticket purchased through Ticketmaster.
In addition to great tennis action, events surrounding the tournament include a Kick-Off Party / Reception with proceeds benefitting the non-profit organization Assistance in Health Care; a Kids Day where children ages 3-18 will learn drills, games and practice routines with participating champions and a Pro-Am involving amateurs teaming up with the stars.
For more information on the tournament, events or tickets please call 623.222.2222 or visit www.surpriseaz.com/tennis.
- Tournament Session Schedule –
Thursday, Oct. 8:
Session 1 @ 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9:
Pro Am @ 4 p.m.
Session 2 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10:
Kids Day @ 10 a.m.
Session 3 @ Noon
Session 4 @ 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11:
3rd Place Match @ Noon
Championship Match follows
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