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LAS VEGAS NATIONAL QUALIFIER
During the weekend of April 26-28, Las Vegas was the place to be for 75 teams vying for a Mylan WTT Rec League division title and a chance to attend the Nationals at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., November 1-3.
Teams from 14 states and Puerto Rico attended the second National Qualifier of the year and battled it out amongst the largest playing field this season, with teams from eight divisions advancing to the year-end championships.
At the end of the three-day tournament, which was held at the Darling Tennis Center, the following teams had punched their ticket to the 2013 Nationals: Algarete (Adrift), Caguas, Puerto Rico [pictured below]; Con Coco, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; La Mafia, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico; Hot Critical Mess, San Diego; Wine Tasters, Westlake Village, Calif.; Makule Hui, Honolulu; Killer Beez, Calabasas, Calif.; and Amarillo Racketeers, Amarillo, Texas. To read the full write up and results from Las Vegas, click HERE!
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Algarete (Adrift), of Caguas, Puerto Rico, went 4-0 to win the 3.0 Division title.
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Credit: WTT
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IT'S A WHOLE NEW GENERATION
Check out this video featuring Roger Federer as he works with the up-and-coming generation of Wilson players. From the Stea m to the Blade to the Juice, Wilson has what you need to take it to the next level. And to hear what players are saying about the
Wilson Spin Effect Technology, click on the image below:  Credit: Wilson
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Mylan WTT Members Can Stay on Top of the Game
with a Free Subscription to Tennis 15-30!
 As a valued Mylan WTT Member, you are invited to sign up for a Free Subscription to Tennis 15-30, a new digital magazine from the editors of Tennis Magazine. Produced on the 15th and 30th of each month, Tennis 15-30 provides exclusive news and analysis about the pro game and its biggest stars as well as tips to help you stay healthy, get fit, and become a better tennis player!
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MYLAN WORLD TEAMTENNIS:
BILLIE JEAN KING YOUTH TENNIS CAMP
 On Saturday, July 13 in Irvine, Calif., boys and girls ages 10 to 18 will have the chance to meet, play and be mentored by sports icon and tennis champion Billie Jean King in a one-day tennis camp and attend an Orange County Breakers match that evening. Citi cardmembers can do so for $139. For more information about participating in this special experience, click HERE.
On Mo nday, July 22, boys and girls of the same age group will have the same opportunity at Sportime Randall's Island in New York, N.Y., for $129. Participants will join King for a full day of instruction and interaction prior to enjoying a New York Sportimes match from a premium seating area that night. Click HERE for more info on the camp in New York.
The Youth Camp Experience will include:
- Once-in-a-lifetime chance to play tennis with and be mentored by Billie Jean King
- One-day tennis camp featuring instruction, round-robin play and professional coaching
- Mentoring session over lunch and Q&A with Billie Jean King and Mylan WTT players
- Exclusive Mylan WTT gift bag, autographed item and photo with Billie Jean King
- Two (2) tickets per camper to the Mylan WTT match
- Meet and greet with Springfield Lasers player Andy Roddick before the match (California offer ONLY)
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Credit: Camerawork USA
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Earlier this month it was announced that tennis superstars Andy Roddick and Venus Williams joined the World TeamTennis ownership group. Both Roddick and Williams, who are playing Mylan WTT this summer for the Springfield Lasers and the Washington Kastles, respectively, will contribute to the growth of Mylan WTT by identifying new markets and owners and engaging players and fans.
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Recently, USA Today did a feature on Mylan World TeamTennis co-founder Billie Jean King in their Icons and Innovators series. The article, which chronicles her role not only as a professional athlete but also as a passionate activist, shows just how dynamic King was both on and off of the court. To read the entire article and interview and to see the accompanying video, click HERE!
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The main draw of the second major of the year is underway and Mylan WTT has a number of players from each team that have been part of the action at Roland Garros. With players representing in men's and women's singles; men's and women's doubles; and mixed doubles, each day match results are posted so that you can keep track of your favorite Mylan WTT competitors as they play their way through the French Open. To view the most up-to-date results, click HERE. |
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On Monday, July 22, the New York Sportimes will host the Texas Wild at one of the two NYC matches being played at SPORTIME Randall's Island this summer. For the annual Johnny Mac Tennis Project benefit night, John McEnroe and the Sportimes will take on the Texas Wild, including former world No. 1 and current U.S. Davis Cup captain Jim Courier, in a highly anticipated inter-conference match up. To learn more about this match as well as the July 23 contest with the defending Mylan WTT champion Washington Kastles, click HERE.
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MYLAN WTT LEAGUE DIRECTOR WINS CONNOLLY CUP
This past March, long time Mylan WTT League Director Pat Purcell joined USA teammates Diane Barker, Susan Wright and Tina Karwasky in pursuit of the Connolly Cup at the World Team Championships in Antalya, Turkey.
The Maureen Connolly Cup is for the women's 55 age category and was donated by the Maureen Connolly Brinker Foundation in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
With 16 teams in vying for the Cup this year, the squads were div
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Team USA: Diane Barker, Susan Wright, Tina Karwasky and Pat Purcell.
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ided into four flights for round-robin play. Purcell and her team dominated Flight "A" with three wins over Spain, Argentina and Germany. After
overcoming the Australian team in the semifinals, team USA took on Great Britain for a chance to defend the Cup for the seventh consecutive year. In a total team effort, Purcell, Barker, Wright and Karwasky defeated Great Britain for the third year in a row to retain the Connolly Cup title.
"Being the rookie on the Connolly Cup Team and a rookie on red clay, there was a lot to learn," said Purcell. "Who would have known a doubles point could go that long! I must admit it was a life highlight to stand holding the Connolly trophy with my teammates."
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GO ONLINE WITH MYLAN WTT
Connect with Mylan World TeamTennis online to keep up
with the latest news and announcements.
Check out our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
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2013 MYLAN WTT
REC LEAGUE CALENDAR
REC LEAGUE
NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
July 12-14
Plaza Tennis Center
Kansas City, Mo.
Deadline to Register: June 28
July 19-21
Manchester Athletic Club
Manchester, Mass.
Deadline to Register: July 5
August 16-18
Millbrook Exchange
Tennis Center
Raleigh, N.C.
September 27-29
Heritage Park
Irvine, Calif.
October 4-6
Hempfield Sports Complex
Lancaster, Pa.
REC LEAGUE NATIONALS
November 1-3
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, Calif.
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MYLAN WTT
MEMBER BENEFITS
What are the benefits of playing in a Mylan WTT Rec League?
In addition to the competitive and fun on court experience, there's even more off the court for Mylan WTT members -- ticket discounts to watch top pros play Mylan World TeamTennis matches as well as ATP and WTA professional tennis tournaments. Member benefits also include discounts for Hyatt hotels, National Car Rental and
AMC Theatres.
See a full list of WTT member benefits HERE.
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WTT.com features three new content sections. Click on links below to see what's new in
Mylan WTT Results Recap;
This Week in Mylan WTT;
& Mylan WTT Digital Diary.
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If there was ever a time and a place to meet Billie Jean King, the 2013 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Training Center is it. This August, one Grand Prize winner will have the chance of a lifetime to attend Opening Day of the US Open in King's own personal suite. The lucky winner and their guest will be rewarded with a meet-and-greet with the tennis legend, a two-night stay in a New York area hotel and cash spending money for the trip. The entry deadline is
Friday, May 31 at noon.
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