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Apr 26, 2007

THE HOME DEPOT CENTER USTA WOMEN'S CHALLENGER AND COUNTRYWIDE CLASSIC USTA MEN'S CHALLENGER, USTA PR

WHAT
The Home Depot Center USTA Women's Challenger and Countrywide Classic USTA Men's Challenger, USTA Pro Circuit events

WHERE
The Home Depot Center -- USTA West Coast Training Center
On the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills
18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, California 90746

WHEN
Monday, May 28 - Sunday, June 3 (Men's Main Draw)                                                         
Tuesday, May 29 - Sunday, June 3 (Women's Main Draw)

Main draws are 32 for singles, 16 for doubles
Saturday, May 26 - Men's and Women's Qualifying                                   

WHO
The United States Tennis Association, USTA High Performance, the Southern California Tennis Association and AEG are bringing world-class tennis players to The Home Depot Center for a week of professional tennis.

INFO
Professional men and women from the Top 200 tennis rankings will be vying for a piece of the $50,000 prize money for each event.  Players also receive ATP or WTA rankings points.

Tickets for the event are free, except for finals matches on June 3, which are $5.00 per person.

CONTACTS
Chennelle Miller, Manager, Public Relations, Professional Tennis, USTA
Office: 914.696.7260; Cell: 203.605.0159
John Lansville and Kristin Bachochin, Tournament Directors
Office: 310-630-4504

With 95 tournaments throughout the country and prize money ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, the USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent battleground for established professionals.   Last year, 1,089 men and women from 74 countries competed on the USTA Pro Circuit for approximately $3.2 million in prize money and valuable ATP and WTA Tour ranking points.    Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, James Blake, Justine Henin, Nicole Vaidisova, Andrew Murray, and David Nalbandian are among today's top stars that began their careers on the USTA Pro Circuit.    The USTA Pro Circuit is world-class tennis administered on the local level and played on local tennis courts as part of the fabric of communities nationwide -- an opportunity for current and new fans to experience the excitement and intensity of the professional game in their neighborhood.