DEUCE Magazine Online Hits the Net

Complimentary online version of the official ATP-Sony Ericsson WTA Tour publication now available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alison S. Kim
akim@atptennis.com

08/01/06 - Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Petersburg, Fla. – DEUCE Magazine, a jointly produced publication from the ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, is now available for reading online in a unique, complimentary version.
Fans globally can read all articles from the annual, highlighting the US Open Series’ Greatest Road Trip in Sports, at deucemagazine.com. Fans can reach the site via links at SonyEricssonWTATour.com and ATPtennis.com as well. The magazine previously was available only in the United States.
The first-ever online edition utilizes a one-of-a-kind format, designed as a virtual magazine with article spreads. Fans can click their way through the magazine and find all features, columns and photos from the hard copy version. Highlights of the online edition include a special tribute to Andre Agassi, not available in the print edition, and a flash presentation of the fashion spread, Animal Instincts.
The 2006 issue of DEUCE provides an in-depth look at the tournaments that comprise the US Open Series, with tennis’ numerous personalities – including Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters and Bud Collins – discussing what makes each event special. The magazine also includes analysis of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry, profiles on Nadia Petrova and Nicole Vaidisova, and a personal tour of New Haven by James Blake.
A hard copy of the annual, published in partnership with Portland, Oregon-based Skies America International Publishing & Communications, can be purchased at specialty tennis retailers around the country, select retail shops and online at ATPtennis.com and SonyEricssonWTATour.com for only $1.99. It will be distributed at all North American ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tournaments during the summer, available in upcoming weeks at the following US Open Series tournaments:
July 31
WTA, San Diego – Acura Classic
ATP, Washington – Legg Mason Tennis Classic
August 7
WTA, Los Angeles – JPMorgan Chase Open presented by Herbalife
ATP, Toronto – Rogers Masters
August 14
WTA, Montreal – Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
ATP, Cincinnati – Western & Southern Financial Group Masters
August 20
WTA & ATP, New Haven – Pilot Pen Tennis presented by Michelob Ultra

About Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is the world's premier professional sport for women with more than 1,300 players representing 75 nations competing for $60 million in prize money at the Tour's 63 events in 35 countries. More than 4.5 million people attended women's tennis events in 2005 with millions more watching events on television networks around the world. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season concludes with the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships at Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain, November 7-12, 2006. Further information on the Tour can be found on the Internet at www.sonyericssonwtatour.com.

About ATP
With 64 tournaments in 30 countries in 2006, the ATP showcases the finest athletes competing in the world’s most exciting venues. From Australia to Europe and the Americas to Asia, the stars of the INDESIT ATP Rankings and the world’s best teams in the Stanford ATP Doubles Race contend for prestigious titles at ATP Masters Series and other ATP tournaments. The season's top eight singles players and doubles teams will earn coveted berths at the elite 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the year-end championship held in China from Nov. 12-19. For more information, please visit www.ATPtennis.com.

Media Contacts
WTA: Roger Gatchalian, rgatchalian@wtatour.com, +44 20 8392-4769
ATP: Pete Holtermann, pholtermann@atptennis.com, +1 904 285-8000

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