Sacramento Capitals Protect Mardy Fish And Sam Querrey In 2013 Marquee Player Draft

February 13, 2013 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
Sacramento Capitals News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 13, 2013) - The six-time Mylan World TeamTennis champion Sacramento Capitals protected Mardy Fish in the first round of the 2013 Marquee Player Draft and Sam Querrey in round two. Also announced will be the appearance of the world champion doubles team, the Bryan Brothers.

"We are ecstatic to be able to have players of Mardy Fish's and Sam Querrey's caliber join our team," said Capitals GM, Kolleen McNamee.

Querrey is ranked No. 20 on the ATP Tour and just recently won the decisive fifth match to lift the United States 3-2 over Brazil in the Davis Cup. Fish is No. 32 and was the Capitals first round selection in the 2012 Mylan WTT Marquee Draft.

"I'm really excited to play for the Sacramento Capitals again," said Querrey. "I enjoyed playing last season and I hope we can win the Mylan WTT Championship this season."

The Capitals also selected a visit from the world's best doubles team and sons of Capitals Coach Wayne Bryan. The Bryan Brothers will play for the newest Mylan WTT franchise, Texas Wild. Bob and Mike Bryan who are back for their 11th season are the all-time record holders for doubles team titles with 83. They also hold the US Davis Cup Doubles Team Record with a record of 20-2 overall.

Mylan WTT Marquee Draft Selections (in Draft order):

1. SPRINGFIELD LASERS: Andy Roddick (1st round selection)

2. TEXAS WILD: Bob and Mike Bryan (1st round protection)

3. BOSTON LOBSTERS: Mark Philippoussis (1st round protection - acquired rights via pre-Draft trade with Philadelphia Freedoms)

4. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS: Sloane Stephens (1st round selection)

5. ORANGE COUNTY BREAKERS: no Marquee Player selection

6. NEW YORK SPORTIMES: no Marquee Player selection

7. SACRAMENTO CAPITALS: Mardy Fish (1st round protection); Sam Querrey (2nd round protection)

8. WASHINGTON KASTLES: Venus Williams (2nd round protection)

Teams will complete their lineups next month when the Mylan WTT Roster Draft is held March 12 in Indian Wells, Calif. The Capitals' full season schedule and roster will be announced in early March with season tickets going on sale at that time. All home matches are played at the Sunrise Marketplace Outdoor Pavilion at Sunrise Mall. For more information, log on to www.saccaps.com.



World TeamTennis Stories from February 13, 2013


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central