TENNIS Magazine Will Transform Grand Central Terminal into the Ultimate Tennis Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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08/17/06 - New York, N.Y.--To get New Yorkers into the swing of the 2006 US Open even before the first ball is served, Grand Central Terminal’s historic Vanderbilt Hall will be transformed into an all-day tennis festival as TENNIS Magazine’s Grand Slam in Grand Central returns on Friday, August 25, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hosted by tennis legend and TENNIS Magazine Publisher Chris Evert and headlined by the biggest names on court today, the event will offer an entertaining and interactive experience for the 200,000+ commuters who pass through Grand Central Terminal daily. The free event features a custom-built tennis court, a rally wall, and a variety of fun for tennis fans and players of all ages. Fans will have the opportunity to meet tennis stars from today and yesterday, including Evert, Martina Navratilova, Robby Ginepri, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Ai Sugiyama and many others. Throughout the day fans can receive tips, hit with the pros and even play table tennis against top Sony Ericsson WTA Tour players. Many prizes will be awarded, including tickets to Arthur Ashe Kidsday, Babolat tennis racquets, VIP access to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour player party and weekend getaways to Saddlebrook Resort.
“Not only is the sport of tennis more popular than ever, it caters to fans around the world,” said Jeff Williams, Group Publisher of TENNIS Magazine. “The TENNIS Magazine Grand Slam in Grand Central is the perfect way for the sport’s elite to interact with fans and to generate a buzz around this year’s US Open.”
SCHEDULED TO APPEAR:
7:00 & 11:00 am – Henry Elkins – Tennis Trick Shot Artist
7:30 am -- Robby Ginepri – 2005 US Open Semi-Finalist
8:00 am -- Martina Navratilova – Hall of Famer
9:00 am & 11:00 am -- Chris Evert- Hall of Famer
Noon -- Rafael Nadal – 2004 & 2005 French Open Champ
1:00 pm -- Andy Roddick – 2003 US Open Champ
2:00 pm -- Ai Sugiyama – Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
… Plus many other players TBD
In addition to the players, many sponsors from the world of tennis are supporting the event. Here’s a look at some of the activities they have planned:
• Babolat – Fans can meet players from Team Babolat (Ginepri, Nadal, Roddick), and shoot for targets on-court to win Babolat racquets, T shirts and other prizes.
• United States Tennis Association (USTA) – The USTA SMASH Zone will feature a rally-wall and serve-speed cage open to fans of all ages. In addition, the USTA will host various activities and contests to win 2006 US Open tickets.
• Sony Ericsson WTA Tour – Get close to the “Girls on Tour” by registering for a chance to take on a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour pro in a table-tennis tiebreak. Fans can also win VIP access to the “Glam Slam” player party at New York City’s hot spot, Crowbar.
• Saddlebrook Resort – The official resort of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour will be giving away weekend getaway packages that include private tennis lessons.
Miller Publishing Group (MPG) publishes TENNIS and SMASH magazines. TENNIS is the world’s largest tennis title, with a circulation of more than 600,000. TENNIS, founded in 1965, publishes 10 times annually. MPG also owns TENNIS.com, the world’s leading tennis website, as well as Peterbodostennisworld.com and SMASHtennis.com.
For more information, visit www.TENNIS.com/grandslam
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Media Contact:
Doug Drotman (631-462-1198 (doug@drotmanpr.com)
Event Date: 08/25/06
Event Title: TENNIS Magazine's Grand Slam
Links:
www.TENNIS.com/grandslam
