Mike and Bob Bryan to Host Grand Slam Jam at Malibu Racquet Club

Written by: Staff on 16th October 2010

Mike and Bob Bryan to Host Grand Slam Jam at Malibu Racquet Club |

Bob and Mike Bryan, the all-time winningest doubles team in men’s tennis history, are once again taking the lead of friend and inspiration Andre Agassi and hosting the Bryan Brothers’ Grand Slam Jam at the Malibu Racquet Club on Saturday, Oct. 23.

The day will benefit the Bryan Bros. Foundation and the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program. Founded in 1984, the program was named in memory of the late record and film producer, Neil Bogart, who died of lymphoma at the age of 39.

“It’s true, we were inspired by Andre Agassi,” Mike said during the U.S. Open. “He’s a great example for young Americans to start your own foundation. We do a couple events each year for unprivileged kids.”

Added Bob: “We are honored this year to be helping not only kids in Ventura County but also to be assisting the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program. We have heard nothing but great things about the work that the people at Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research are doing. Music execs Bill Vuylsteke and Jonathan McHugh were the first to tell us about this wonderful program that they have supported through the years and now we have even made monetary contributions to help their work to battle cancer in young children and we want to do this event to raise even more funds so they can continue their mission.”

This year’s event will feature many of the twins’ friends and celebrities from the tennis world with special appearances expected by fellow Southern Californians and top American players Sam Querrey, Mardy Fish, this year’s reigning Wimbledon and U.S. Open doubles champion Vania King and retired three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport.

Former ATP touring pros Rick Leach, Scott Davis, Jeff Tarango, Vince Spadea and Derek Rostagno will all take part in the pro-am.

“We’re looking forward to a great day of tennis with the Bryan twins and friends,” said Malibu Racquet Club General Manager Trey Waltke. “We want to invite the public, as well as our club members, to spend the day at the club and enjoy the tennis for such worthy causes.”

The day will include a round robin doubles tournament in the morning, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The afternoon events include a clinic with the pros, a pro-am match and exhibition and live auction.

Court 7 at the club will be transformed into a stadium court. An all-day guest pass is $200 with spectators given the option to buy a $25 lunch wristband. To just watch the morning round-robin doubles action is $75. To participate in the round robin doubles event the cost is $300 and $450 to play in the doubles event and an all-day spectator pass.

The Bryan Bros. Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is dedicated to helping support and grow the dreams of children in Ventura County and around the world. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and support charities and causes that help at-risk youth survive and thrive.

Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Bogart’s widow, Joyce Bogart Trabulus, cited Neil’s love of children and his resolve that one person could make a difference as their inspiration for forming the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program.

For more information, contact Trey Waltke at the Malibu Racquet Club at (310) 456-3313 or log onto www.maliburacquetclub.com.

For more information on the Bryan Bros. Foundation see the website at: http://www.bryanbros.com/about-the-foundation.html

About the Bryan Bros. Foundation

The Bryan Bros. Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is dedicated to helping support and grow the dreams of children in Ventura County and around the world. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and support charities and causes that help at-risk youth survive and thrive. We seek out specific families and children in need, working with them directly to ensure that they have the opportunities they need to succeed. In everything we do, we will promote the ideals of sports, and tennis in particular, to emphasize the values of hard work, dedication and perseverance.

About the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program

The Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program was founded in 1984 and named in the memory of the late record and film producer, Neil Bogart, who died of lymphoma at the age of 39. Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and Neil’s widow, Joyce Bogart Trabulus, cited Neil’s love of children and resolve that one person can make a difference as their inspiration. Looking to also celebrate Neil’s life, friends, family and colleagues, the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program joined efforts with the early development of a pediatric program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Beginning with only one small laboratory, today Bogart supports research programs across the country whose impact is felt around the world. The exciting research that goes into the Bogart laboratories is a result of a unique combination of talented leaders, great ideas, and solid funding.

About the Malibu Racquet Club

The Malibu Racquet Club is situated on raised ground overlooking the ocean. MRC features eight fully-lighted outdoor championship tennis courts, locker rooms and showers, a cardiovascular fitness facility and dry heat sauna. MRC also has a full bar and an espresso bar. Led by General Manager Trey Waltke the staff includes Erik Blackmore, Hollis McBride, and tennis teaching pros John McCampbell, Craig Cignarelli, David Thayne, Doug Olen and Nina Eriksson. The MRC uniquely provides all four Grand Slam surfaces: red clay (French Open), hard courts (U.S. Open), Plexicushion (Australian Open), and grass court (Wimbledon). To learn more about the club, log onto: www.maliburacquetclub.com.

Topics: Andre Agassi, Battle Cancer, Bob And Mike Bryan, Cancer Research Program, Champion Lindsay Davenport, Couple Events, Grand Slam Champion, Grand Slam Jam, Jeff Tarango, Lindsay Davenport, Mardy Fish, Music Execs, Neil Bogart, Pediatric Cancer Research, Rick Leach, Sam Querrey, Southern Californians, Vania King, Vince Spadea, Vuylsteke