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Serena Opens Wimbledon Campaign Today

June 26, 2012 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
Washington Kastles News Release


Four-time Wimbledon singles champion Serena Williams opens her 2012 campaign at the All England Club today against Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic.

Serena, seeded sixth, and Zahlavova Strycova are the second match scheduled on Court 2, and should begin play between 9 and 10 am DC time. Live online streaming will be available on ESPN3.com, with television coverage airing on ESPN2.

In their only previous meeting, Serena defeated Zahlavova Strycova 6-0, 6-4 to advance to the third round of this year's Australian Open. The fifth-year Kastle has won 17 of her last 18 singles matches at Wimbledon overall, including title runs in 2009 and 2010.

If Serena defeats Zahlavova Strycova today, the Kastles will be giving away an I LOVE DC tennis ball T-shirt to a lucky Twitter follower. All you have to do is retweet the post that includes the Serena vs. Zahlavaova Strycova result and you will be entered to win. A prize will be awarded every time a Kastle wins a singles or doubles match at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon began on Monday with new Kastle Anastasia Rodionova fighting hard before falling to World No. 1 Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-3 on Centre Court. Rodionova broke Sharapova's powerful serve twice, but could not overcome 23 winners from the reigning French Open champion.

Venus Williams endured a similar result against another Russian, bowing out 6-1, 6-3 to Leander Paes ' mixed doubles partner Elena Vesnina. Both Venus and Anastasia will return to action later this week in the women's doubles draw.

Anastasia Rodionova hits a forehand on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Monday.

Introducing: Kastles Stadium Special Experiences

You could be among the professionals, snapping shots from the Kastles' photo pit.

Interested in experiencing a Washington Kastles match like never before?

This season, the Kastles are offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for fans to get closer to the action. Leave your Chairback or Grandstand seat behind and prepare to be part of the show.

Interview Leander Paes, photograph Bobby Reynolds, high-five Arina Rodionova or play on Kastles Stadium Court with your friends during the 2012 World TeamTennis season!

The following five Washington Kastles Special Experiences are available for booking now:

-- Reporter for a Match

-- Photographer for a Match

-- Kids Tunnel and Team Photo

-- Play Tennis on Kastles Stadium Court

-- Sit in a VIP Courtside Box for a Match

For pricing and more details, please visit WashingtonKastles.com. To book a Special Experience, please contact Kastles' staffer Joshua Rey at 202-654-7048 or Joshua@washingtonkastles.com.

Relive Memories of 2011 in Kastles' Video Montage

With an exciting team format, music between points, no-ad scoring, dramatic overtimes, and a breathtaking venue along the Southwest Waterfront, the Kastles play pro tennis like you've never seen before.

See for yourself in this video, which flashes back to magical moments from the Kastles' perfect season in 2011. Whether you've never been to Kastles Stadium at The Wharf, or you're a founding season-ticket holder, you will enjoy the energy and emotion that inspired the Kastles to go 16-0 one year ago.

After watching, visit Ticketmaster.com for tickets to see Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Leander Paes and other Kastles' favorites defend their World TeamTennis title July 12-24! Tickets to several matches are close to selling out, so secure your seats for seven sensational summer nights.

"The Perfect Season: The Washington Kastles' Quest for History" Debuts Tonight at 9:30 pm on CSN

Highlights of the Kastles' dramatic WTT Finals win are included in the CSN special.

The 2011 Washington Kastles' season was one for the record books as the team completed the first undefeated season in the 36-year history of World TeamTennis.

Relive all the close calls and memorable moments that made up the Kastles' unforgettable 2011 in The Perfect Season: The Washington Kastles' Quest for History, a 30-minute special premiering tonight at 9:30 pm on CSN Washington.

Featuring all the best highlights from 2011, plus exclusive interviews with Kastles' players, this is one program you won't want to miss. So set your DVRs now, but even if you don't, The Perfect Season: The Washington Kastles' Quest for History re-airs Saturday at 10:30 am on CSN Washington.

You can find CSN Washington on the lineups of all the leading cable and satellite providers, including Comcast, DIRECTV, Dish Network, RCN and Verizon FiOS. To find out what CSN's channel number is on your television, please visit CSNWashington.com/OnTV.



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