What:
The Ford Tennis Championships | $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit Men's Challenger
What is the USTA Pro Circuit?
The USTA has 94 tournaments throughout the country and prize money ranging
from $10,000 to $100,000, the USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the US Open
and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent
battleground for established professionals. On average, more than 1,100 men
and women from 79 countries compete on the USTA Pro Circuit annually for
more than $3 million in prize money and valuable ATP and WTA Tour ranking
points.
When: Qualifying Rounds - Oct. 25-26 | Main Draw - Oct. 27
- Nov. 2
Where: Louisville Tennis Club, 2011 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY
Tickets $8 daily or week long passes $30
Tickets can be purchased at Louisville Tennis Club or
daily at the gate. For more information, call 859-523-6681.
Who: Designed to create opportunities for rising tennis stars to enter
the Pro Tour, this event will draw the next wave of promising athletes. Many
of today's tennis stars first drew notice at events such as this one,
including James Blake, Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick.
Why: The Championships will provide first-class
tennis in an intimate setting, enjoyable social activities, gourmet
hospitality each evening as well as an opportunity to benefit a local
charity.