Kournikova, McEnroe add flavor to tennis tournament
Exhibition matches, rock concert will be a part of the 2010 event
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The Family Circle Cup is adding men's tennis and music to spice up the 2010 event.
Tennis legends John McEnroe and Jim Courier will join Anna Kournikova and a fourth player to be announced in singles and doubles action on April 17, the same day the Cup semifinals are held at the Family Circle Tennis Center.
The Blue Dogs, a Charleston-based rock band, will perform throughout the day and wrap up the festivities with a concert that night in Family Circle Stadium.
The Family Circle Cup will be played April 10-18 on Daniel Island. Maria Sharapova, the former No. 1 player in the world, and 18-year-old American star Melanie Oudin have already committed to play in the tournament.
"We are planning this night of fun and excitement to celebrate a decade of tennis in Charleston," said Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup tournament manager. "Our patrons have really enjoyed the mixed doubles exhibitions we've held in previous years, so we're bringing some of the most exciting tennis celebrities to Daniel Island for this special evening session to be held during the finals weekend."
Tickets for the exhibition match and concert will be sold as a standalone ticketed session. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. next Friday through Ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone (800) 745-3000, local Publix outlets and at the Family Circle Tennis Center ticket office. Box level seating will be available for $35, terrace level for $25, and grandstand for $15.
Ticket packages for the Family Circle Cup tournament are available now, and individual ticket sales begin on Jan. 15. For more information, call (843) 856-7900 or visit familycirclecup.com.
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