Farmers Classic Week Features Special Events

Written by: Staff on 8th July 2011

Farmers Classic Week Features Special Events

Xavier Malisse of Belgium returns to Bernard Tomic of Australia during their fourth round match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 27 June 2011. EPA/GEOFF CADDICK |

Special Events Highlight Captivating Week at Farmers Classic Presented by Mercedes-Benz

July 7, 2011

LOS ANGELES – The excitement and action at the 2011 Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz, will not be limited to the tennis courts. There are a number of appealing special events lined up to enhance the fan experience during the week.

The 85h annual tournament takes place July 25-31 at the LA Tennis Center on UCLA’s campus featuring ATP World Tour stars Juan Martin del Potro, Mardy Fish, Fernando Gonzalez, Marcos Baghdatis, James Blake, Lleyton Hewitt, Dmitry Tursunov, Janko Tipsarevic, Xavier Malisse and Kei Nishikori, among others who are scheduled to play.

Off the court, key events are planned throughout the week, including:

An Evening with Betty White – Friday, July 22; 8 p.m. at Royce Hall

America’s sweetheart Betty White will entertain with her comedy while also looking back through the decades of her illustrious career. The evening will be hosted by actress Wendy Malick.

USTA Member Appreciation Day – Monday, July 25, 2 p.m.

USTA Members with a valid ID will get one free Loge ticket to Monday’s session. In addition, members can visit the USTA booth in the Market Place for a gift and a voucher for $10 to use at the Food Court.

Healthy Aging Day – Wednesday, July 27, Noon

Belmont Village Senior Living presents an expert panel along with a lunch, prizes and a ticket to the day’s matches.

Kids Day – Thursday, July 28 at 9:30 a.m.

Tennis clinics with ATP World Tour stars, games, prizes and more followed by a ticket to the afternoon session and free ice cream!

Fashion Day – Friday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m.

An adidas fashion show, make-up demonstrations by Pixi, lunch with culinary tips from Lemonade Executive Chef Alan Jackson and a wine tasting are part of the event that also includes a ticket to the afternoon’s quarterfinal session.

In addition to these special events, patrons will be able to enjoy a wide array of food and drink options on-site, including a fine dining experience at The Summer House by Jackson Catering as well as offerings from California Pizza Kitchen, Lemonade, Senor Tenistas and Sunset Grill.

The Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz, is an Olympus US Open Series and ATP World Tour event. It will once again be played to benefit the programs of the Southern California Tennis Association. In 2010, the tournament and associated special events raised more than $500,000 for the SCTA and other charities.

Season tickets, mini-plans and individual sessions for the 85th annual Farmers Classic presented by Mercedes-Benz are on sale now. Tickets for the whole week or through Ticketmaster. More information can be found at www.FarmersClassic.com/Tickets or by calling (310) 824 -1010 ext. 251.