2008 Legg Mason Tennis Classic -- Where the Heavy Hitters Play

July 22, 2008

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2008 Legg Mason Tennis Classic -- Where the Heavy Hitters Play

If you live in the Washington DC area and love the game of tennis, you won't want to miss this year's Legg Mason Tennis Tournament, which is being held at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, August 9 - 17. This event is in its 40th year and is a warm-up tournament for the US Open. This ATP Tour event is part of the US Open Series and attracts some top ten players who are fine-tuning their game for the US Open. This year's players include defending champion, Andy Roddick, who has won this event three times and is looking for a fourth win; Marat Safin, Tommy Haas, Juan Carlos Ferrero, John Isner, Marty Fish, Donald Young, Feliciano Lopez, and Sebastian Grosjean. This tournament is not only about tennis, there's something for everyone at this event. See below for a list of events.

Kids Day - Saturday, August 9

Kids 12 and under can enjoy professional tennis and interactive games all for free! Tickets can be obtained on site at the tournament box office.

National Parks Recreation Family Day hosted by SportsTalk 980 - Sunday, August 10

Purchase a Family 4 Pack and receive 4 tickets, 4 vouchers for lunch and an official event program, all for $20! Additional tickets available for $5 a person. Main Draw tennis, clinics, games, and much more hosted by SportsTalk 980. For more information call (202) 721-9500.

Valspar Paint Performance Challenge - Sunday, August 10

The 2nd Annual Valspar Paint Performance Challenge will be held at eight Olympus US Open Series tournaments this summer and will encourage fans to test their accuracy skills for a chance to win a trip to Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the US Open. Visit valspartennis.com for detailed information, a complete schedule and to play the online version of the Performance Challenge game.

USTA Member Appreciation Day – Monday, August 11

USTA members who present their membership card at the box office will receive a 2-for-1 discount (limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets for Monday, August 11 as well as for Friday, August 15 (12 pm session). For more information, call the USTA/ MAS at (703) 556-6120. The Princeton Review Night at the Net presented by DC101 - Tuesday, August 12 The Princeton Review Reception: 6pm -8pm Tickets: $40/person - Enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres with your friends, meet a professional tennis player, and watch world-class tennis, all for just $40 a person! Plus, you will be treated to great music from DC101. This event has sold out for the last 14 years, so get your tickets now! For more information call (202) 721-9500.

Calvert Woodley Wine Tasting night featuring Wolf Blass Wines – Thursday, August 14

Reception: 6pm -8pm Tickets: $60/person - Calvert Woodley, Washington, DC’s premier wine retailer, presents a special tasting of Australia’s award-winning Wolf Blass wines along with paired food items and their expert staff to answer any questions you may have. This event sold out in its inaugural year, so buy your tickets now! Tickets include the wine tasting, food, a gift and a ticket for the evening’s matches. For more information, please call 202-721-9500.

This event benefits at-risk kids in the Washington Metropolitan area. A portion of the proceeds from this event is donated to the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation (WTEF). WTEF is an organization that seeks to improve life for D.C. area youths, especially those from lower-income communities, through tennis, education and community-based activities that teaches discipline, assist in the improvement of academic performance and help to build self esteem. For more information on the Legg Mason Tennis Classic please call 202.721.9500 , or visit the tournament website at http://www.leggmasontennisclassic.com/.

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