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July 19, 2016 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
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Madison Brengle, Sam Querrey Enjoying Strong Start to Grass Season Kastles Teammates Reach Semifinals of Ricoh Open

Madison Brengle reached the third WTA semifinal of her career today, defeating Kateryna Kozlova 7-5, 6-4 at the Ricoh Open in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Madison overcame a tough draw and several hard-fought matches to reach the semifinal round. The first round saw her dismiss No. 5 seed and World No. 42 Laura Siegemund 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. This set up a match against local favorite Richel Hogenkamp in the second round. A two-and-a-half hour battle ended with Brengle grinding out a 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 victory. After two straight 3-set matches, Brengle had an easier time with Kozlova today, breaking the Ukrainian twice in the second set to close out the victory. Madison will meet fellow American and familiar foe Coco Vandeweghe in the semifinals tomorrow. Madison has won the last two meetings with Vandeweghe, each coming on a big stage. In 2015 the countrywomen met at the Australian Open with a birth in the fourth round on the line. Brengle rose to the occasion, handing Vandeweghe a 6-3, 6-2 loss that allowed her to advance to the fourth round, her best result ever in a major. Brengle replicated the result again this year, defeating Vandeweghe in the first round of the Australian Open 6-3, 6-4. The only meeting on grass between Brengle and Vandeweghe was in 2011 in Nottingham, with Vandeweghe prevailing 6-3, 6-3. As a Kastle, Brengle has even more history with Vandeweghe. In last year's Eastern Conference Final against the Philadelphia Freedoms, Brengle downed Vandeweghe 5-2 in a tough singles set. Brengle jumped on Vandeweghe early, grabbing a 3-0 lead and frustrating Vandeweghe by mixing up her shots. Brengle's victory gave the Kastles a 10-3 lead in route to thumping the Freedoms 25-9.

Madison Brengle after defeating Coco Vandeweghe in last year's WTT Eastern Conference Finals. Photo: WashingtonKastles/Facebook

Along with Brengle, Kastles teammate Sam Querrey is also through to the semifinals of the Ricoh Open, having won six straight sets through the first two rounds. On Monday, Querrey took out German journeyman Benjamin Becker, grinding out two set-tiebreakers after both players faced no break points during either set. Querrey then easily dismissed his next two opponents, defeating Tatsuma Ito 6-3, 6-4 and young American Stefan Kozlov 6-3, 6-0.

Sam Querrey reaches the semifinals of the Richo Open in the Netherlands. Photo:SportingLife.com

Querrey faces a tough test in Frenchmen Nicolas Mahut in the semifinals tomorrow. Mahut, who is currently the No. 1 Men's Doubles player in the world, defeated the No. 2 seed Bernard Tomic 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. In their previous meeting in the first round of the 2015 US Open, Mahut upset Querrey in straight sets. This will be their first meeting on grass, a surface on which Mahut is very comfortable.

Both Sam and Madison's matches can be seen on Tennis Channel and the Tennis Channel Everywhere app. Madison is scheduled to go on court at 5 am EST, while Sam will go on around 11:30 am EST.

In their first grass tournament of the grass court season, the Bryan Brothers fell in the semifinals of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, Germany to Oliver Marach (New York Empire) and Fabrice Martin (Philadelphia Freedoms) 6-7, 6-7. The French Open finalists started play in Stuttgart just four days after playing in the Roland Garros final. In the first round, the duo easily defeated Denis Istomin and llya Marchenko 6-3, 6-1. In the second round, the brothers took down hard-hitting Australian Sam Groth and his partner Robert Lindstedt 6-4, 7-6. Marach and Martin took revenge on the Bryans fortheir defeat at the French Open just a few weeks ago, beating the duo in two set-tiebreaks. Kastles fans can see Oliver Marach with the New York Empire on August 2 and can catch Fabrice Martin with the Philadelphia Freedoms on August 3. ~~~~~

Volunteer During the 2016 Kastles Season Be a Part of Another Championship Season

Volunteer with the Kastles and get access to one of the most unique tennis experiences in the world! Photo: Facebook.com/WashingtonKastles

Become the envy of every Kastles fan by volunteering at the Smith Center during the 2016 Washington Kastles season! Ballkids are the silent heroes of every Kastles match, tossing tennis balls to players and rolling them smoothly from side to side. If you want to be up close and personal with DC's sports dynasty, sign up to be a ballkid! The application is available vDP85QdPmY%2Fviewform%3Fc%3D0%26w%3D1], and is due by July 1st. If you are interested in becoming an usher, ticket taker or credentials representative, your application is due by June 1st and accessible Lnd8r0Sktw%2Fviewform%3Fc%3D0%26w%3D1]. All ballkids and volunteers will receive a complimentary T-shirt, a free meal at each match, a merchandise discount, and up-close-and-personal access to one of the most unique tennis experiences in the world. In return, the Kastles ask that all volunteers make themselves available for at least three of the team's upcoming home matches. The more matches that you can volunteer at, the better! Washington's 2016 home schedule kicks off on August 1st, where the Bryan Brothers will lead one of the most star-studded WTT lineups in history versus the Springfield Lasers. Opportunities are also available to volunteer at all matches including matches featuring Sam Querrey (August 1st-3rd) and Mardy Fish (all home matches). More details are provided in the ballkid and volunteer application. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the Kastles unprecedented 7th WTT Championship. ~~~~~

Tickets On Sale Now Come See Brengle, Querrey Lead the Kastles

The hottest seat in DC this summer is returning soon! Kastles Stadium at the GW Smith Center will once again play host to World TeamTennis, as the Kastles return to win a sixth straight King Trophy! Come see Madison Brengle and Sam Querrey, along with the Bryan Brothers, Martina Hingis, Leander Paes and the rest of the Kastles as they look to once again dominate World TeamTennis. With tickets as low as $12, seats are sure to go fast. So don't wait to secure the best seats in the house to one of the most unique tennis experiences in the world!

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