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AROUND THE LEAGUE:
Anna's radio station
Sacramento
Capitals:
The Caps'
sponsor radio station KHTK 1140AM is once again
rebranding themselves for the summer as
KHTKournikova, a tribute to Sacramento's marquee
player Anna Kournikova. The homage earned
the station's morning show - The Rise Guys - an
exclusive interview with Kournikova last
week.
Kournikova will also join her Caps
teammates at a fundraiser benefitting the Sacramento
Community Tennis Association on July 18 in Sacramento.
For tickets to the charity event, visit www.sacramentocapitals.com
for more information.
New York Buzz:
The Buzz has renamed their stadium in
Central Park (Schenectady) as CDPHP Tennis Complex,
a nod to new sponsor Capital District Physicians’
Health Plan. CDPHP is also giving 200 New York Buzz
tennis tickets to the Boys and Girls Club of
Schenectady for their use during the 2006
season.
Philadelphia
Freedoms:
If you were waiting to
buy your tickets to see Pete Sampras and his
Newport Beach teammates take on the Freedoms on July
18 - too late! The match is the first sellout of the
2006 season for the Philadelphia franchise. There
are still a few tickets remaining for Venus
Williams' July 21 match at Cabrini College.
Delaware
Smash:
Recreational doubles
players in the Delaware area will have the chance to
learn from the best in the world. Mike and Bob
Bryan of the Kansas City Explorers will host a
pre-match Q & A session with local doubles players
before their July 17 visit in Delaware. Tickets for
the Bryan Brothers' session and match are available
at 866-WTT-TIXS.
Kansas
City:
The Explorers move downtown to their new venue
this summer. The KC squad christens the Barney Allis
Plaza on July 7 when they host St. Louis.
Photo: Camerawork USA
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Rubin returns to tennis
with Philadelphia Freedoms |
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American Chanda Rubin returns to tennis for
the first time in nearly a year for a week-long stint
with the Philadelphia Freedoms of the WTT Pro League
presented by Advanta. Rubin, who has been ranked
as high as #6 in the world in singles, will fill in
for Lisa Raymond who will miss the first week of the
season.
Rubin, who has won 7 singles and 10 doubles titles
on the WTA Tour, underwent knee surgery in 2004 and
was able to only play three events in 2005 before
she was sidelined by ankle surgery. Rubin will play
for the Freedoms on July 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12.
Other subs set for the 2006 season include:
Boston Lobsters – Anda Perianu will
fill in for Nicole Pratt on July 10, 11, 13, 14 and
15 while Pratt is competing in Fed Cup competition
for Australia.
Newport Beach Breakers – Jeff
Tarango
replaces Rick Leach for two matches, July 6 and
8.
Philadelphia Freedoms - Graydon
Oliver
subs for Daniel Nestor for three matches - July 15,
July 21 and July 22.
Photo: Camerawork USA
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WTT.com to feature live scoring
from all WTT matches |
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WTT.com will have live scoring from
all WTT Pro League matches. Umpires will keep score
with handheld computers tied into onsite electronic
scoreboards. Real-time scoring and player
statistics will also be featured on WTT.com.
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Lobsters making noise (and music)
in Beantown |
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Boston
Lobsters: Elton John's "Philadelphia
Freedom" may be the most popular song ever written
for a World TeamTennis team, but the Boston Lobsters are
adding their own theme song to the mix. A full
version of "Back in Town" is available at
www.bostonlobsters.net.
Lyrics for the song, which
will be played at each Lobsters home match
include:
"The Boston Lobsters are back in town,
Everybody's coming from miles around.
The Boston Lobsters, wave your claws,
We'll raise the roof, we'll scream down the
doors."
Boston is big on music this summer. The Lobsters
have lined up musical guests for halftime
performances at all seven home matches.
From Solid Gold to Olympic Gold, the
Lobsters will celebrate Women's Sports Foundation
night on July 11 with an appearance by Olympic Gold
Medalist and WNBA star Kara Wolters.
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| King, Sampras limited-edition bobbleheads available |
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Many of the WTT teams will give away Pete Sampras
and Billie Jean King limited-edition bobbleheads this
summer. The unique collectible highlights Sampras'
service motion and WTT co-founder King in action.
Teams using one or both of the bobbleheads for
special promotions and giveaways include
Philadelphia, Delaware, Newport Beach, St. Louis,
Houston, Hartford, New York Sportimes and
Sacramento. Check with local teams for giveaway
nights and availability.
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| WTT HOT SHOT |
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St. Louis Aces GM Dani Apted welcomes
the team's new
mascot, Ace. Ace will make appearances at select
home matches, including the home opener on July 8 as
a guest of team sponsor Michelob Ultra.
Photo: St. Louis Aces
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