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2012 Kastles Schedule Released; Home Opener July 12 Vs. New York

March 7, 2012 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
Washington Kastles News Release


A year after winning all 16 of their matches and a second world championship, the Washington Kastles will enjoy the longest homestand in franchise history when they return to DC's Southwest Waterfront this July.

The 2012 World TeamTennis schedule was released Wednesday, revealing that Coach Murphy Jensen's Kastles will start and finish their fifth season on the road. In between, the 2011 and 2009 WTT champions will host seven home matches in a 13-day span, including an unprecedented five straight home matches from July 15-22.

The Kastles will welcome Serena and Venus Williams for the team's final two home matches of the season. Serena, the longest-tenured Kastle in franchise history, will lead Washington against the Kansas City Explorers July 22, while Venus comes to town July 24 to take on her former team, the Philadelphia Freedoms.

This will be the last chance to see Serena and Venus before the start of the Olympic Games in London July 28. If history is any indication, they will leave DC victoriously. With a Williams sister in their lineup, the Kastles have won 14 consecutive matches dating back to their inaugural 2008 season.

After road meetings with the Orange County Breakers and Springfield Lasers, the Kastles open their home schedule July 12 against their heated rivals, the New York Sportimes. Former world No. 1 Martina Hingis will represent New York in a rematch of Washington's wild win over the Sportimes in a Supertiebreaker, which took place on the same exact date in 2011 at Kastles Stadium at The Wharf.

The Kastles will celebrate USTA Family Night against Philadelphia July 15, with fun activities for kids and parents alike around the grounds of Kastles Stadium at The Wharf. One night later, the Boston Lobsters will arrive in DC seeking revenge following a 23-15 loss to the Kastles in the 2011 WTT Eastern Conference Championship match.

Another playoff team from 2011, the Sacramento Capitals, makes the cross-country trip to Washington July 18. When the Kastles meet newly-renamed Orange County July 20, Hall-of-Famer Chris Evert will be on site signing autographs and taking photos with fans in attendance.

Following the final two home matches featuring Serena and Venus, Washington wraps up its season at New York, at Kansas City, and then at Springfield.

This season promises more magical moments like Bobby Reynolds' Supertiebreaker win over St. Louis. (Photo by Vithaya Phongsavan)

During their 16-0 run last July, the Kastles clinched a playoff spot with four matches to spare. But their previous two campaigns each came down to the season finale, with Washington earning a playoff berth at home in 2009, but falling short on the road in 2010.

That makes the Kastles' three-match road trip to end 2012 all the more important.

Stay tuned to Kastles' E-Newsletters for more information on individual match tickets, which will go on sale during the spring. In the meantime, season tickets to see the 16-0 Kastles play for their third WTT title in four years are now available.

For as little as $150, you could have the first choice of seats to all seven Kastles home matches in 2012, along with a package of perks exclusive for season ticket holders. Most matches sell out each season, so this is the best way to make sure you don't miss any of the action.

A very small supply of four-seat boxes and dinner tables are also on sale, providing fans with VIP hospitality, multi-course dinners and the best seats in the house. Visit WashingtonKastles.com -mRb9GHnvfk7w==] or call the Kastles at 202-4-TENNIS (483-6647) for more information and to place your season ticket order today!

And don't forget to follow the Kastles on Facebook and Twitter for live updates of the 2012 WTT Roster Player Draft this Tuesday, March 13 beginning at Noon DC time. The first places to find out who will join Venus and Serena Williams on this year's team will be on the Kastles' social media sites, which also offer year-round player updates and exclusive content such as the Williams Sisters Sweepstakes!

WASHINGTON KASTLES 2012 SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Where Featuring

Mon. 7/09 Orange County Away Lindsay Davenport (OCB)

Wed. 7/11 Springfield Away

Thu. 7/12 New York Home Martina Hingis (NYS)

Fri. 7/13 Boston Away

Sun. 7/15 Philadelphia Home USTA Family Night

Mon. 7/16 Boston Home

Wed. 7/18 Sacramento Home

Fri. 7/20 Orange County Home Chris Evert meet-&-greet

Sun. 7/22 Kansas City Home Serena Williams (WAS)

Mon. 7/23 New York Away Venus Williams (WAS)

Tue. 7/24 Philadelphia Home Venus Williams (WAS)

Wed. 7/25 New York Away John McEnroe (NYS)

Fri. 7/27 Kansas City Away

Sat. 7/28 Springfield Away

* All Kastles' home matches will begin at 7:10 pm DC time.

Serena Williams will represent the Kastles July 22, while Venus Williams plays for Washington July 24.

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