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California Dream Wins First Match at New Home in Sacramento

July 14, 2015 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
California Dream News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 13, 2015) - Sacramento's California Dream began their Mylan World TeamTennis inaugural season on a strong note as they defeated the Springfield Lasers 23-18 in extended play during their home opener at Sunrise Marketplace. The California Dream have played two matches with standings at 1-1 for the season.

The Dream's Tennys Sandgren came out strong in the opening set of the evening defeating the Lasers' Michael Russell 5-4 in men's singles to give the Dream an early lead.

In the next set, Jarka Gajdosova and Anabel Medina Garrigues fought a strong match against Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Varvara Lepchenko to a 5-2 second set victory for the Dream.

Mixed doubles netted another set win for the Dream with Neal Skupski and Annabel Medina Garrigues beating Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Andre Begemann of the Lasers 5-2.

In the fourth set, Lepchenko fought off Jarka Gajdosova to win for the Lasers 5-4 in women's singles.

In the fifth set, Tennys Sandgren and Neal Skupski scored a thrilling extended play win over Andre Begemann and Michael Russell to wrap up the first victory of the season for the California Dream.

Men's Singles - Tennys Sandgren (CAL) def. Michael Russell (SPR) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Jarka GajdosovaAnabel Medina Garrigues (CAL) def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld/ Varvara Lepchenko (SPR) 5-2

Mixed Doubles - Mixed Doubles - Neal SkupskiAnabel Medina Garrigues (CAL) def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld/ Andre Begemann (SPR) 5-2

Women's Singles - Varvara Lepchenko (Lasers) def. Jarka Gajdosova (Dream) 5-4

Men's Doubles - Andre Begemann/Michael Russell (Lasers) def. Tennys SandgrenNeal Skupski (Dream) 5-3

In extended play, Tennys SandgrenNeal Skupski (Dream) beat Andre Begemann/Michael Russell (Lasers) 1-0.

The California Dream play their next home match on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. They will face Wimbledon quarterfinalist CoCo Vandeweghe and the visiting Philadelphia Freedoms (1-1).

Sunrise Marketplace, in Citrus Heights, Calif., will host all home matches during the 2015 regular season which runs through July 29. The Dream will play seven home matches this July on a specially constructed stadium in the North parking lot at Sunrise Mall. Sunrise MarketPlace will be an inaugural sponsor of the California Dream. Go to www.CaliforniaDreamTennis.com for the complete schedule.

Tickets to all remaining matches are currently on sale. Packages range from VIP Boxes to General Admission. Go to www.CaliforniaDreamTennis.com for ticket information. In addition to tennis, there will an interactive expo area for all ages, gourmet food and a variety of beverages.



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