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NEWPORT, R.I. – American Taylor Dent, one of the favorites going into this week’s Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, was upset yesterday in the first round by Japan’s top-ranked player, Go Soeda.
Saeda, who was knocked out of Wimbledon in the first round last month, beat Dent 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the only grasscourt event held in America. It was the 25-year old Saeda’s second ATP Tour win, and his first since 2008.
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Twelve lucky fans paired off with tour professionals over the weekend on the grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy International Tennis Hall of Fame)
NEWPORT, R.I. – Featuring what may be the most competitive field in recent years, the 2010 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships kicks off today at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Casino.
The week-long tournament is the only ATP tournament to be held on grass courts in North America, and features some prominent names in U.S. and international tennis. Most notable are world number 19 player Sam Querrey, Taylor Dent, defending champion Rajeev Ram and Nicholas Mahut, who recently competed in the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon.
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NEWPORT, R.I. – Tennis Week is upon us, and while rain has dampened much of the action on the courts so far, it’s important not to forget that there’s more than just serve and volleying going on at the Casino this week.
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NEWPORT, R.I. – Wet conditions once again delayed play at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. From the media desk at the tournament:
The wet conditions on the grounds at the International Tennis Hall of Fame continue to hamper play at the 2009 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Here is an update on the court conditions as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday:
Stadium Court – Center Court is not going to be playable today. The completion of the Kevin Kim-Sebastien Grosjean match will be held over until Thursday.
Court 1 – Play continues on this court with Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo playing Sam Querrey. That match will be followed by Flavio Cipolla against two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro.
Court 2 – This court has been deemed unplayable for today. The singles matches scheduled for this court have all been postponed.
Doubles matches – All doubles matches for today have been postponed.
Thursday – Four courts will be in play, one in the Stadium and three on the lawn. The first matches on court will be the suspended matches between Kim-Grosjean as well as the one between Ricardo Mello and Samuel Groth. The remaining three first round matches will also be played early Thursday, with second round matches to follow.
Patrons holding tickets for Wednesday may use them on Thursday for a grounds pass admission.
Tickets are on sale now for the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships and can be ordered online at www.tennisfame.com or by calling 866-914-FAME (3263).
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