Portion Of Proceeds From J-Block Tickets And Fila J-Block Tees To Benefit Thomas Blake, Sr. Memorial Research Fund
NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 9, 2010 – Two-time Pilot Pen champion and Connecticut native James Blake has been granted a wildcard into Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
Blake will be making his fourth trip to New Haven this year, with the first coming in 2005 when he ran the table to capture the title as an unseeded wildcard. The win catapulted him into the US Open where he reached the quarterfinals, and played one of the most epic and exciting matches in US Open history, eventually falling in five sets to future Hall of Famer Andre Agassi. He will be looking to conjure up a similar run this year, as debilitating foot and knee injuries have sidelined him for portions of last summer and this spring. He is completely healthy again, and his game is starting to round back into the form that saw him reach a career-high ranking of World No. 4 in 2006.
“Earlier this year was very difficult for me, but this summer I feel completely healthy and that has had a big impact on my game and how I feel about the future” said Blake. “I love playing at the Pilot Pen and have so many good memories from 2005 and 2007 when I won the titles. It’s my hometown event, which means that all of my family and friends come out in the J-Block and support me in person, which never ceases to be special.”
The Pilot Pen is once again partnering with Blake to raise money for his charity, the Thomas Blake, Sr. Memorial Research Fund. Blake’s father passed away in 2004 from gastric cancer, thus in 2008 James created the fund to help raise money for leading-edge cancer research. The tournament will donate a percentage of all box seat tickets sold in the “J-Block,” the cheering section created by the Pilot Pen during his run to the title in 2005 and which has received national acclaim as well as proceeds from Fila “J-Block” t-shirts sold on-site at the Pro Shop.
“Adding James Blake, a two-time champion and hometown favorite, to our field is one of the best ways to strengthen our player field even more,” said Worcester. “James has such a strong following throughout Connecticut, it will definitely bring out all his fans far and wide, and in turn, we are delighted to help him support a cause about which he is so passionate.”
Blake’s first match will be on Monday afternoon, session two, and will not start before 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase in the J-Block and are on sale starting today. In addition, Blake will be one of the featured stars at Kids Day on Sunday, August 22 (session one) and those tickets are also on sale.
The Pilot Pen still has three men’s and two women’s main draw wildcards to distribute and there are four spots in both main draws for advancing qualifiers.
For tickets, how to become a volunteer, or more information about the tournament, please call the Pilot Pen Tennis Box Office, 888/99-PILOT, 203/776-7331, or log on to www.pilotpentennis.com.
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TWO-TIME PILOT PEN CHAMPION AND CONNECTICUT NATIVE JAMES BLAKE GRANTED WILDCARD FOR 2010 PILOT PEN TENNIS
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FORMER WORLD NO. 1 AND GRAND SLAM CHAMPION ANA IVANOVIC GRANTED WILDCARD FOR PILOT PEN TENNIS
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Serbian Star Attracts Fans Both On And Off The Court
NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 5, 2010 – Former World No. 1 and Grand Slam champion Ana Ivanovic has been granted a wildcard into Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
The 22-year old Serbian star will be making her first trip to New Haven, where she will be seeking the ninth title of her career. Two years ago Ivanovic had a magical season that included the French Open title, a runner-up finish at the Australian Open, and the World No. 1 ranking. The following year in 2009 was filled with nagging injuries that caused inconsistency and left her without a title for the first time since 2005, but she did reach the finals at Indian Wells, and the fourth round of the French Open and Wimbledon. This year she has reached the semifinals at Brisbane and in Rome.
“I am excited to make my first visit to the Pilot Pen,” said Ivanovic. “I have been working hard on my game, and hope that I can play well and capture the title. I’ve heard great things about this event, and hope that this could be the first of many more trips to New Haven.”
Ivanovic is a star that transcends the sport, with model-looks that have graced the covers of numerous magazines around the world. She has regularly been voted one of the most attractive tennis players in the world, and has garnered a loyal following from fans both on and off the court.
“Ana Ivanovic is clearly a fan favorite on Tour, and we are certain our fans at the Pilot Pen will love her as well,” said Worcester. “She has phenomenal talent, and we are thrilled to add her to a field that continues to strengthen as we draw closer to the start of the event. Adding her to the likes of Caroline Wozniacki, Elena Dementieva, Francesca Schiavone, Melanie Oudin, and numerous other international stars means that our women’s field will once again offer fans world-class tennis.”
The Pilot Pen still has four men’s and two women’s main draw wildcards to distribute and there are four spots in both main draws for advancing qualifiers.
For tickets, how to become a volunteer, or more information about the tournament, please call the Pilot Pen Tennis Box Office, 888/99-PILOT, 203/776-7331, or log on to www.pilotpentennis.com.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 5, 2010 – Former World No. 1 and Grand Slam champion Ana Ivanovic has been granted a wildcard into Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
The 22-year old Serbian star will be making her first trip to New Haven, where she will be seeking the ninth title of her career. Two years ago Ivanovic had a magical season that included the French Open title, a runner-up finish at the Australian Open, and the World No. 1 ranking. The following year in 2009 was filled with nagging injuries that caused inconsistency and left her without a title for the first time since 2005, but she did reach the finals at Indian Wells, and the fourth round of the French Open and Wimbledon. This year she has reached the semifinals at Brisbane and in Rome.
“I am excited to make my first visit to the Pilot Pen,” said Ivanovic. “I have been working hard on my game, and hope that I can play well and capture the title. I’ve heard great things about this event, and hope that this could be the first of many more trips to New Haven.”
Ivanovic is a star that transcends the sport, with model-looks that have graced the covers of numerous magazines around the world. She has regularly been voted one of the most attractive tennis players in the world, and has garnered a loyal following from fans both on and off the court.
“Ana Ivanovic is clearly a fan favorite on Tour, and we are certain our fans at the Pilot Pen will love her as well,” said Worcester. “She has phenomenal talent, and we are thrilled to add her to a field that continues to strengthen as we draw closer to the start of the event. Adding her to the likes of Caroline Wozniacki, Elena Dementieva, Francesca Schiavone, Melanie Oudin, and numerous other international stars means that our women’s field will once again offer fans world-class tennis.”
The Pilot Pen still has four men’s and two women’s main draw wildcards to distribute and there are four spots in both main draws for advancing qualifiers.
For tickets, how to become a volunteer, or more information about the tournament, please call the Pilot Pen Tennis Box Office, 888/99-PILOT, 203/776-7331, or log on to www.pilotpentennis.com.
PILOT PEN TENNIS TO OFFER ALL AMERICAN TICKET PACKAGE FEATURING MELANIE OUDIN, SAM QUERREY AND MARDY FISH
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Limited Offer Includes Meet And Greet With Players And Tickets To Four Sessions
NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 3, 2010 – American tennis stars Melanie Oudin, Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish are part of a unique All American ticket package now on sale for Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
This limited offer includes a meet and greet with all three players on Monday, August 23, in the Courtside Club suite, box seat tickets to the evening session that night, and box seats to three other sessions of choice during the tournament, all for only $350. Consumers of this package will have the chance to mingle with these American stars, get autographs and take pictures with the players. The package will be available until Tuesday, August 17.
Oudin, who was the Cinderella story of the US Open last year with her stunning run to the quarterfinals upsetting the likes of Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva in tough three set matches, heads into the Pilot Pen as potentially the future of American women’s tennis. On the men’s side, Sam Querrey, currently 23 years-old and ranked No. 20 in the world, was a finalist last year at the Pilot Pen. He has had a terrific 2010 season thus far winning four titles at Memphis, Belgrade, London, and just last week in Los Angeles where he defeated World No. 4 Andy Murray in the finals. They are joined by a Pilot Pen fan favorite in veteran Mardy Fish. The two-time Pilot Pen finalist is red-hot, winning his last ten matches and capturing titles at Newport and just last weekend in Atlanta, where he defeated top ranked Americans Andy Roddick and John Isner. He has catapulted up the rankings this summer, climbing more than 70 ranking places to get back in the top 35.
“While the Pilot Pen always features a diverse international field of talent, we are always looking to celebrate the terrific American players in our tournament,” said Worcester. “Melanie Oudin and Sam Querrey represent the future of tennis in the this country, and veteran Mardy Fish is showing he is still a force to be reckoned with after his two consecutive victories this summer. Offering our fans a chance to meet these players, in an intimate setting, is exactly the exceptional value we want to continue to deliver.”
For tickets, how to become a volunteer, or more information about the tournament, please call the Pilot Pen Tennis Box Office, 888/99-PILOT, 203/776-7331, or log on to www.pilotpentennis.com.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 3, 2010 – American tennis stars Melanie Oudin, Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish are part of a unique All American ticket package now on sale for Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
This limited offer includes a meet and greet with all three players on Monday, August 23, in the Courtside Club suite, box seat tickets to the evening session that night, and box seats to three other sessions of choice during the tournament, all for only $350. Consumers of this package will have the chance to mingle with these American stars, get autographs and take pictures with the players. The package will be available until Tuesday, August 17.
Oudin, who was the Cinderella story of the US Open last year with her stunning run to the quarterfinals upsetting the likes of Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva in tough three set matches, heads into the Pilot Pen as potentially the future of American women’s tennis. On the men’s side, Sam Querrey, currently 23 years-old and ranked No. 20 in the world, was a finalist last year at the Pilot Pen. He has had a terrific 2010 season thus far winning four titles at Memphis, Belgrade, London, and just last week in Los Angeles where he defeated World No. 4 Andy Murray in the finals. They are joined by a Pilot Pen fan favorite in veteran Mardy Fish. The two-time Pilot Pen finalist is red-hot, winning his last ten matches and capturing titles at Newport and just last weekend in Atlanta, where he defeated top ranked Americans Andy Roddick and John Isner. He has catapulted up the rankings this summer, climbing more than 70 ranking places to get back in the top 35.
“While the Pilot Pen always features a diverse international field of talent, we are always looking to celebrate the terrific American players in our tournament,” said Worcester. “Melanie Oudin and Sam Querrey represent the future of tennis in the this country, and veteran Mardy Fish is showing he is still a force to be reckoned with after his two consecutive victories this summer. Offering our fans a chance to meet these players, in an intimate setting, is exactly the exceptional value we want to continue to deliver.”
For tickets, how to become a volunteer, or more information about the tournament, please call the Pilot Pen Tennis Box Office, 888/99-PILOT, 203/776-7331, or log on to www.pilotpentennis.com.
WORLD NO. 6 ELENA DEMENTIEVA GRANTED WILDCARD FOR PILOT PEN TENNIS
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French Open Semifinalist Making Her Ninth Trip To New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 27, 2010 – World No. 6 and French Open semifinalist Elena Dementieva has been granted a wildcard into Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 27, 2010 – World No. 6 and French Open semifinalist Elena Dementieva has been granted a wildcard into Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
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TWO-TIME DEFENDING CHAMPION CAROLINE WOZNIACKI AND AMERICANS MELANIE OUDIN, SAM QUERREY AND MARDY FISH HEADLINE FIELDS FOR 2010 PILOT PEN TENNIS
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Special ‘Two For One’ Ticket Offer Now On Sale
NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 14, 2010 – World No. 4 and two time defending champion Caroline Wozniacki, and a trio of Americans, Melanie Oudin, Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish headline the fields for Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
Fans interested in seeing some of the stars listed above can take advantage of another great ticket deal just for the next week (July 14-21). Tickets to the Tuesday evening session on August 24 will be “buy one, get one free,” for a savings of $24. Fans can purchase online or over the phone, and need to include the special offer code, BOGOPPT10. Earlier this summer, more than 5,000 tickets were sold for the special $1 ticket Monday night session, so fans will want to take advantage of the Tuesday night offer before tickets are gone.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 14, 2010 – World No. 4 and two time defending champion Caroline Wozniacki, and a trio of Americans, Melanie Oudin, Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish headline the fields for Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series event on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, to be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director.
Fans interested in seeing some of the stars listed above can take advantage of another great ticket deal just for the next week (July 14-21). Tickets to the Tuesday evening session on August 24 will be “buy one, get one free,” for a savings of $24. Fans can purchase online or over the phone, and need to include the special offer code, BOGOPPT10. Earlier this summer, more than 5,000 tickets were sold for the special $1 ticket Monday night session, so fans will want to take advantage of the Tuesday night offer before tickets are gone.
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