CONNECTICUT OPEN TENNIS NEWS , SOON THE SNOW WILL BE GONE & YALE WILL HOST A GREAT US OPEN WARM UP EVENT INCLUDING PLAYER MADISON KEYS

Written by: Staff on 5th February 2015

CONNECTICUT OPEN TENNIS NEWS , SOON THE SNOW WILL BE GONE & YALE WILL HOST A GREAT US OPEN WARM UP EVENT INCLUDING PLAYER MADISON KEYS

epa04589723 Madison Keys of the US reacts in action against Venus Williams of the US in their quarter-final match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 28 January 2015. The Australian Open tennis tournament runs until 01 February 2015. EPA/FILIP SINGER |

Connecticut Open – World No. 20 & Rising American Star Madison Keys Commits To Tournament / great Seats & package deals available.

WORLD NO. 20 AND RISING AMERICAN STAR MADISON KEYS COMMITS TO

2015 CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES

Australian Open Semifinalist Becomes First Commit For 2015

World No. 20, rising American star and Australian Open semifinalist Madison Keys has committed to play the 2015 Connecticut Open presented by United Technologies, a WTA event that is part of the Emirates Airline US Open Series to be held August 21-29, 2015 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, it was announced today by Tournament Director Anne Worcester.

Madison Keys of the USA celebrates her quarterfinals match win against Venus Williams of the USA at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 28 January 2015. The Australian Open tennis tournament runs until 01 February 2015. EPA/DAVID CROSLING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

The 19-year-old Keys got off to a blazing start in 2015, defeating two-time Connecticut Open Champion Petra Kvitova and four-time Tournament Champion Venus Williams en route to a semifinals appearance at the Australian Open. Only weeks shy of her 20th birthday, the young American already boasts a WTA ranking inside the top-20, establishing herself as one of the Rising Stars in the WTA. Keys will make her first appearance in New Haven later this summer, and is coached by 2005 Connecticut Open Champion and former World No. 1 Lindsay Davenport, who played in the Elm City nine times in her career.

“I am very excited to play in the Connecticut Open for the first time, and look forward to being in New Haven,” said Keys. “I have heard wonderful things about the tournament from my coach, Lindsay Davenport and believe the event provides me with a terrific opportunity to hone my game before the US Open. I hope to have great fan support, and will do my best to take home the trophy.”

Keys has rapidly ascended the rankings over the past two years, climbing more than 80 spots since the start of 2013. This past year, the hard-serving Illinois native won her first WTA title at Eastbourne (UK), and also reached the semifinals at Sydney and Strasbourg, France.

“The Connecticut Open has always been a place where fans can expect to see the most talented young stars in the world of tennis, and none are hotter than Madison Keys right now,” said Worcester. “Madison’s talent and charisma were on full display the last two weeks at the Australian Open, and we believe she represents the immediate future of women’s tennis. Her graceful power, fluid game, and maturity are a winning combination which positions her for a

very successful season and career. We can’t wait to have her – and Lindsay – here in New Haven this August.”

For more information about the 2015 Connecticut Open, including weeklong box seats, sponsorship packages, hospitality and becoming a volunteer, visit www.ctopen.org or call 1-855-464-8366.

About Connecticut Open presented by United Technologies

Connecticut Open presented by United Technologies is owned by the State of Connecticut and is a not-for-profit 501c3 charitable organization. The event has always existed to give back to the community, and has always been much more than just a tennis tournament; it is a leading example of leveraging a large-scale international sporting event to generate millions of dollars in regional economic impact and build community pride, spirit and engagement, especially among

youth. The women’s-only WTA event will be held August 21-29, 2015 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, and features five different competitions including WTA qualifying, WTA singles, WTA doubles, Men’s Legends, and the US Open National Playoffs Championship. The Connecticut Open is prominently featured domestically on ESPN2 and is also broadcast in 160 countries around the world. For more information about the tournament and tickets, visit www.ctopen.org or call 1-855-464-8366.

About United Technologies

United Technologies, based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. For more information, visit our website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.

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February 5, 2015 at 9:55 am

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