Pete Sampras To Play in "Hall of Fame Classic"
Exhibition to be held the day after his Hall of Fame InductionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kat Anderson
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01/17/07 - Newport, RI--The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Pete Sampras, who was just elected to the Class of 2007, will play in the Hall of Fame Classic, an exhibition scheduled for Sunday morning July 15, the day after his induction ceremony. The event will consist of three matches, including additional tennis champions (to be announced).
The Hall of Fame Classic will begin at 10am on Bill Talbert Center Court stadium at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and will be a separately ticketed event prior to the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championship singles and doubles finals starting at 2pm. Tickets for the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Championship finals are available, as well as tournament tickets for the Monday through Friday tennis sessions. Tickets for Saturday’s semifinal matches and the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are sold out.
Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are $35 each for Court Chairs and $27.50 each for South Stand tickets. A discounted South Stand combo package, including Sunday’s Campbell’s final tournament matches, is available for $57.50 (a $10 savings). Tickets are available online at www.tennisfame.com or by calling (866) 914-FAME (3263).
Proceeds from the Hall of Fame Classic benefit the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation, which funds support programs for brain tumor patients and their families, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation was inspired by Tim Gullikson, a former ATP Tour champion and coach of such notable players as Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova. In 1995, while coaching Sampras, Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors. Following his diagnosis, Tim and his twin brother, Tom, formed the Foundation to assist brain tumor patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness. Tim lost his battle with the illness in May 1996, but the Foundation continues to grow, providing support programs that include college and camp scholarships, telephone and internet assistance and daily task service referrals for brain tumor patients and their families.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame, established in 1954, is a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, inspiring and encouraging junior tennis development, enshrining tennis heroes and heroines, and providing a landmark for tennis enthusiasts worldwide. It was recognized as the sport’s official Hall of Fame in 1986 by the International Tennis Federation, the governing body of tennis. Including this year’s inductees, 204 people representing 18 countries are honored in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2007 Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 14, prior to the semifinal matches of the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. This year’s inductees are Recent Players Pete Sampras and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Master Player Sven Davidson and Contributor Russ Adams. For full biographies of the Class of 2007 inductees and all Hall of Famers, please visit www.tennisfame.com.
Event Date: 07/15/07
Event Title: Hall of Fame Classic Exhibition
Links:
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