Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Starts Today

Written by: Bob Larson Tennis on 15th November 2013

Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Starts Today

epa03898831 Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles finals at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, China, 06 October 2013. EPA/ADRIAN BRADSHAW |

Fans bringing new toys or new children’s’ books to the Delray Beach Tennis Center will receive a complimentary general admission ticket to Saturday or Sunday’s sessions. Sessions are scheduled from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The Tri-County Animal Shelter will present a “Bow to Wow” program during Pro-Celebrity Tennis on Saturday and Sunday in hopes of arranging adoptions for six lucky canines. Three dogs will be chosen each day to receive “makeovers” by an on-site mobile groomer. Then, between matches, the pampered pets will be escorted to center court by the event’s celebrities to show off their new “do’s” to a crowd of prospective owners.

ESPN will produce an hour-long highlight show of the event, with Sam Gore and Brad Gilbert handling announcing duties. The show will air Monday, January 20 at 2:00 am.

SATURDAY’S MATCHUPS

subject to change

Best of 6 Games, No Ad Scoring

MATCH 1

Maeve Quinlan & Jesse Levine

vs.

Elisabeth Shue & Lisa Raymond

MATCH 2

Scott Foley & Mats Wilander

vs.

Gavin Rossdale & Patrick McEnroe

MATCH 3