N.Y. Sportimes Announce July 2011 Promotional Dates

Published on May 25, 2011 under World TeamTennis (WTT)
New York Sportimes News Release


NEW YORK, May 25, 2011 - The New York SPORTIMES today announced the promotional events for their five-date home World TeamTennis schedule this July at SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan, including two "Mom's Nights Out," along with a special evening spotlighting the Johnny Mac Tennis Project and Queens night, with special deals for residents of that borough. SPORTIMES Marquee Players John McEnroe, Martina Hingis and Kim Clijsters will compete in several matches for the SPORTIMES, while visiting teams' stars will include Jimmy Connors and Lindsay Davenport in this "Season of #1's."

Opening Night on July 6 is also "Queens Night," in which anyone who lives in a Queens, N.Y., zip code can get 1/2 price tickets, while supplies last, in honor of the borough where all three of the SPORTIME stars earned fame as US Open champions. The matchup vs. the Boston Lobsters will also highlight Junior TeamTennis through the USTA Eastern section, with special discounts available to members.

Then on July 11, former #1 and Mom Lindsay Davenport comes to town with the St. Louis Aces, it's "Mom's Night Out I," with themed promotions, giveaways and a special Q&A during one of the breaks in the action with Davenport about her life as a tennis pro and mother.

The focus turns to kids on July 14, when "Johnny Mac Tennis Project Night," which provides scholarships, coaching, transportation and other financial assistance to qualified young tennis players in the greater New York area. McEnroe takes on longtime rival Connors in a feature match against the Philadelphia Freedoms.

July 20 is "Mom's Night Out II," with Kim Clijsters the lead mom as well as lead player when the SPORTIMES battle Washington.

All Randall's Island matches begin at 7 p.m. The SPORTIMES also have a home match at Sportime vs. Springfield on July 15 featuring McEnroe and Hingis, and two home dates at SEFCU Arena in Albany on July 18 and 19, which begin at 7:30 p.m.

"These special promotions are a fun way to highlight the fun, family-friendly atmosphere that the SPORTIMES and World TeamTennis are about," said John Dato, general manager.

In addition to the Marquee players, the SPORTIMES welcome back veteran players Jesse Witten and Robert Kendrick and the newest addition to the team, Katie O'Brien of Great Britain, who will make her WTT debut this July when the SPORTIMES defend their Eastern Conference Championship under first-year Head Coach Fritz Buehning.

Tickets for SPORTIME matches are available by calling 888-WTT-NYC1 or by visiting www.nysportimes.com. For more information on matches in Albany, visit www.NYSportimes.com/Albany or call 518-393-0440.

2011 SPORTIMES Home Schedule July 6 (ST) Boston Lobsters, 7 p.m. - "Opening Night," "Queens Night" (Sportimes - Martina Hingis)

July 11 (ST) St. Louis Aces, 7 p.m. - "Mom's Night Out I" (Sportimes - Hingis; St. Louis - Lindsay Davenport)

July 14 (ST) Philadelphia Freedoms, 7 p.m. - "Johnny Mac Tennis Project Night") (Sportimes - Hingis, John McEnroe vs. Jimmy Connors)

July 15 (ST) Springfield Lasers, 7 p.m. (Sportimes - Hingis, McEnroe)

July 18 (AL) Kansas City Explorers, 7:30 p.m. (Sportimes - Hingis; K.C. - Bob & Mike Bryan)

July 19 (AL) Washington Kastles, 7:30 p.m. (Sportimes - Hingis, Kim Clijsters)

July 20 (ST) Washington Kastles, 7 p.m. - "Mom's Night Out II" (Sportimes - Hingis, Clijsters)

(ST) matches at SPORTIME, Randall's Island, New York (AL) matches at SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany,

2011 Sportimes Away Schedule

July 5 @ Boston Lobsters, 7 p.m.

July 7 @ Philadelphia Freedoms, 7 p.m.

July 8 @ Sacramento Capitals, 7:30 p.m. PDT

July 9 @ Newport Beach Breakers (N.B. - Pete Sampras), 7:15 p.m. PDT

July 12 @ Washington Kastles (Sportimes - McEnroe), 7 p.m.

July 13 @ Philadelphia Freedoms (Sportimes - McEnroe; Phila. - Melanie Oudin), 7 p.m.

July 16 @ Kansas City Explorers (K.C. - Bob & Mike Bryan), 7:35 p.m. CDT



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