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Written by: Staff on 16th August 2011

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USTA AND NEW HAVEN OPEN AT YALE

REFURBISH COURTS AT NEW HAVEN’S WILBUR CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

AS PART OF OLYMPUS US OPEN SERIES LEGACY PROGRAM

Two Courts Converted into Six Permanent 10 and Under Tennis Courts

And Blended Lines Placed on Six Courts to Support 10 and Under Tennis

In New Haven—the Host City of the New Haven Open at Yale

Presented by First Niagara

Courts Unveiled Today at Ceremony with New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr.

And US Open National Playoffs Participants Blake Strode and Lena Litvak

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., August 16, 2011 – The USTA and the New Haven Open

at Yale presented by First Niagara announced today the refurbishment

of tennis courts at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Conn., as a

part of the USTA’s Olympus US Open Series Legacy program. The program

is designed to leave a long lasting impact in the communities which

host Olympus US Open Series tournaments.

Two courts at Wilbur Cross High School have been converted into six

permanent 36-foot 10 and Under Tennis courts. Six other courts have

blended lines on the courts to make them 60-foot 10 and Under Tennis

courts. These conversions will further develop 10 and Under Tennis and

youth tennis in the city. The courts are currently used for local kids

and adult clinics and programming, high school tennis matches, and

recreational play.

The courts were unveiled today at a ceremony with New Haven Mayor John

DeStefano, Jr. and kids from JUNTA, the oldest Latino, community based

non-profit organization in New Haven, and New Haven Youth Tennis &

Education. 2010 US Open National Playoffs men’s champion Blake Strode,

who will attempt to defend his title in New Haven, August 18-21, and

Lena Litvak, who will be playing in the US Open National Playoffs –

Women’s Championship, also took part. Strode and Litvak both won the

US Open National Playoffs USTA New England Sectional Qualifying

Tournament in May.

“In addition to being a longtime showcase for pro tennis, New Haven

has a rich tennis history at the grassroots level,” said Kurt

Kamperman, USTA Chief Executive, Community Tennis. “We hope this

investment in 10 and Under Tennis courts can help grow the game and

leave an impact on the local community.”

“One of the most effective investments we can make as a community is

ensuring our children have safe, positive places to learn and play,”

said New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. “The USTA’s Olympus US Open

Series Legacy program does just that and I want to extend my thanks to

the USTA and the New Haven Open for the tennis court improvements here

at Wilbur Cross High School.”

“The New Haven Open at Yale has always been committed to leveraging

the tournament as a vehicle to engage the community, especially its

youth, in creating a healthy lifestyle both physically and

educationally,” said New Haven Open Tournament Director Anne

Worcester. “Thanks to the USTA, leaving a Legacy at the Wilbur Cross

courts, where community and schools meet for ‘fun, fitness and

friendships,’ is another testament of our commitment to bettering

lives in our community.”

The total cost of this refurbishment is $55,000. With an Olympus US

Open Series Legacy, USTA Professional and Community tennis partner to

leave a lasting impression in communities where an Olympus US Open

Series event is held. The New Haven Open at Yale presented by First

Niagara, the last women’s tournament of the Olympus US Open Series,

will take place at Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale in New Haven,

August 18-27.

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