Serena Williams will make her first-ever playing appearance at Sportime Stadium in Mamaroneck, on Thursday, July 10, 2008, match time 7:30pm.She will be joined by her team, the Washington Kastles, and she will compete in a World TeamTennis (“WTT”) match versus the NY Sportimes. This is the only opportunity for New York based fans to see Ms. Williams in WTT action this summer.
Since turning pro in 1995, Serena Williams has become one of the most exciting names in professional tennis. Ms. Williams has won 29 singles titles, 11 doubles titles, 2 mixed doubles titles, and was a member of the U.S. Fed Cup team (1999, 2003, 2007) and the U.S. Olympic Team (2000). The 5’ 9” beauty plays right handed with a two-handed backhand. She has received countless awards for her accomplishments both on and off the court and is a successful clothing designer setting on-court fashion trends to delight the fans.
The Sportimes have brought top international tennis talent to Westchester since 2003. “July 10th will be an exciting day for New York tennis fans and for our franchise,” said managing partner and team owner, Claude Okin. “Serena is an amazing athlete and we are thrilled to host her at Sportime Stadium. Venus has been here twice, but we have always wanted Serena - this year we got her”, he continued, “we expect to sell the stadium out quickly for her visit.” The Sportimes enjoyed a capacity crowd last season when Serena’s sister, Venus Williams, played.
The Sportimes will round out their roster on April 1 when WTT holds its annual player draft in Miami. Tickets to see Serena Williams and other NY Sportime home matches go on sale May 1, 2008. For more information about the team, visit www.nysportimes.com.
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