WTT Philadelphia Freedoms

Ryan Harrison Makes World TeamTennis Debut with Philadelphia Freedoms

April 23, 2012 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
Philadelphia Freedoms News Release


(PHILADELPHIA, Pa.) - Billie Jean King and World TeamTennis' (WTT) Philadelphia Freedoms announced 19-year old American Ryan Harrison today as their wild card player for the 2012 season. Fiery up-and-coming Harrison will play his rookie season of WTT with the Freedoms this summer during select games on July 11, 13 and 14 at the Pavilion at Villanova University at 7:00 pm.

"What better place to begin my WTT career than Philadelphia. I'm honored to be part of such a great group of players and am really looking forward to some awesome tennis this July," commented Harrison.

Currently ranked No. 58 in singles, Harrison will join a super-charged roster including former No. 8 Mark Philippoussis and fan-favorite James Blake, plus the top overall pick in the WTT Roster Draft, doubles team of twin sisters Karolina and Kristyna Pliskova as well as Luka Gregorc of Slovenia and doubles standout Jordan Kerr from Australia.

As part of seven nights of amazing home matches, the Freedoms will host t heme nights including Guys' Night Out with the Philadelphia Flyers, Twin Night with the Philadelphia Union, Billie Jean King Night with a Bastille Day celebration that will also recognize the 40th anniversary of King's first of four French Open wins, and Girls' Night Out with Mark Philippoussis. These special events will give fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with tennis greats and special guests as well as add even more enthusiasm and excitement to the matches.

Freedoms 2012 individual tickets are available online exclusively through Ticketfly at freedomstix.ticketfly.com. Fans can also purchase tickets directly through the Ticketfly "Buy Tickets" app at the top of the Freedoms' Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PhiladelphiaFreedoms). All seats are reserved.

Freedoms 2012 season tickets are also available. Season ticketholders enjoy the benefits of tickets to each of the seven Philadelphia Freedoms home games, reserved parking, a separate, private entrance into the Pavilion at Villanova University, and more. Further information about season tickets is available online at www.philadelphiafreedoms.com or by phone at (215) 667-8132.

Philadelphia Freedoms 2012 Home Schedule:

7/10 vs. Sacramento Capitals (James Blake - PHL)

7/11 vs. Boston Lobsters (Special Appearance by Billie Jean King)

7/14 vs. Springfield Lasers (Special Appearance by Billie Jean King)

7/16 vs. Kansas City Explorers (Bob & Mike Bryan - KC)

7/19 vs. Orange County Breakers (Special Appearance by Chris Evert)

7/20 vs. New York Sportimes (Martina Hingis & John McEnroe - NYS)

7/25 vs. Boston Lobsters (Mark Philippoussis - PHL)

All home matches are played at the Pavilion at Villanova University and begin at 7:00 pm.



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