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Tommy Haas Part Of Sarasota Bath & Racquet Club Refurbishment As New Residence and Club

August 20, 2024 by Admin

Sarasota Springs LLC is thrilled to announce its partnership and collaboration with tennis legend and former ATP #2 Tommy Haas, on one of the most exciting real estate and revitalization projects along Florida’s Gulf Coast – Bath + Racquet Residences and Club in Sarasota. Founded in 1969 (and previously called Bath + Racquet Club), the iconic venue was once a cherished hub for tennis enthusiasts, having hosted prominent events such as the Virginia Slims of Sarasota women’s tennis tournament, amongst many more. Not only was Bath & Racquet Club a destination for sports and social culture at the time, but it also served as one of the early driving forces in the development of women’s professional tennis – with Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and others stepping foot onto its outdoor green clay courts. In addition, Haas himself is no stranger to the region, having spent his youth in Bradenton, Florida, training under the late Nick Bollettieri at his legendary academy.

Today, the venue is being rebuilt as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club, a state-of-the-art mixed-use development where residential, commercial, and recreational blend in perfect harmony. The project will consist of 256 condominium units (“The Residence”) nestled around a Private Members Club (“The Club”) that not only serves racquet sports’ members of all levels, but also those who seek the perfect blend of luxury, indoor and outdoor lifestyle, and modern amenities.

Additional features and amenities include:

· 13 Outdoor Tennis Courts

· 16 Pickleball/Padel Courts (12 indoor conditioned (32,000 SQFT) / 4 outdoor)

· 2 Oversized Pools

· Gym/Wellness Center (7,000 SQFT)

· Restaurant (4,500 SQFT)

· Retail/Commercial Space (22,000 SQFT)

· 2 Acres of Park

· Walking/Running Trail

· 500+ Parking Spots

· Residential Storage

· Covered Bike Storage

As Global Ambassador and Club Curator, Haas will help ensure that members of The Club receive the best possible on-court experience, bringing his decades of knowledge into design, programming, activation, and overall elite sportsmanship gained throughout a career competing at the highest level. He will also help curate the coaching experience, the day-to-day tennis operations, as well as invite talent – from trainers to players – to partake in all the facilities and activities at Bath + Racquet Residences and Club, making it a destination for those seeking year-round options along their tennis circuit. Owners and Developers of Bath + Racquet Residences and Club, Fabio Di Prima and Tan Bahia, have been in negotiations with multiple experienced luxury tennis club operators, and with Haas’ leadership and elite tennis experience that made him one of the best professional tennis players in the history of the sport, the owners are well-equipped to finally inch closer to the selection of the club operator in the very near future.

“This is an incredible full circle moment for me, as I moved to this area when I was 11 years old to pursue my dreams of turning pro. I am thrilled that we are bringing back a historic landmark that holds a very special place in Sarasota’s sporting history, and comes with great memories,” says Haas. “As the Global Ambassador and Club Curator, my goal is to honor the legacy of the original venue while infusing it with my passion and expertise for tennis – creating a rich and innovative racquet sports experience tailored for today’s lifestyle. Not only will this ambitious endeavor strengthen and revitalize the city of Sarasota, but we want the owners and members of Bath + Racquet Residences and Club to feel proud to be part of such a vibrant community.”

Adds Di Prima, Managing Partner of Sarasota Springs LLC, “We are honored to have Tommy Haas on board for this transformative project. His impact and influence on the sport of tennis will be invaluable as we create a world-class experience for the racquet sports connoisseur. With Bath + Racquet Residences and Club, an icon is reborn – and it has been a pleasure working with an icon like Tommy to set new, modern-day standards for how people live, work and play. A perfect match indeed!”

Keller Williams is the registered sales agency, and completion is slated for the end of 2026. As of today, condominiums are almost sold out for Phase 1.

The Most Important Shot In Roger Federer’s Career

June 1, 2024 by Admin

By Randy Walker

@TennisPublisher

Roger Federer has one of the greatest resumes in tennis history. Part of what makes his career among the best in tennis history is that he won all four major tournaments at least once – a career Grand Slam.

Federer won on the clay at Roland Garros only once, coming in 2009 when he took advantage of Rafael Nadal losing in the fourth round to Robin Soderling to seize the title. However, Federer was narrowly close to being eliminated from the tournament also in the fourth round when he trailed Tommy Haas two sets to love and facing a break point that would have allowed Haas to serve for a straight set victory. However, Federer hit what he has called the most important shot in his career to dig himself out of his deficit and survive.

The following is the excerpt from my book “On This Day In Roger Federer History” (for sale and download here https://a.co/d/fKusbOM) that describes the situation.

June 1, 2009: Roger Federer strikes perhaps the most important single stroke of his career, connecting on an insideout forehand crosscourt winner that lands on the line for a winner down two-sets-to-love, 3-4, break point against Tommy Haas in the fourth round of the French Open. The winner prevents Haas from serving for a straight-set upset and marks the turning point in the match as Federer rallies for a 6-7(4), 5-7, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 win, capturing 15 of the last 17 games of the match. “I knew I was going to look back on that shot,” Federer says of fortuitous forehand. “That saved me on the day, you know.” With Robin Soderling’s upset the previous day of four-time champion Rafael Nadal, Federer’s conqueror the last four years at Roland Garros, Federer’s advancement into the quarterfinals continues his more realistic dream of winning his first French Open championship and win a career Grand Slam. Says Haas, “(Novak) Djokovic is out, Nadal is out, maybe Roger was feeling it a little bit knowing this is maybe a great opportunity for him to win and he puts a little extra pressure on him.” Writes Chuck Culpepper in the Los Angeles Times of the famous Federer forehand, “It made a gorgeous thwack in the sun. It went screaming across the court and above the net and toward the sideline without a hint of fear. It landed obediently maybe two inches shy of doom. The inside-out forehand Roger Federer struck at midday Monday at Roland Garros already drips with relevance. Already it has rescued the alluring new narrative of the 2009 French Open, the question of whether Federer will capitalize on the shocking removal of his great nemesis Rafael Nadal and win the only Grand Slam china he lacks.” Concludes Haas of the Federer shot, “You just got to tip your hat and say, ‘That’s why he’s Roger Federer.”

Then, of course, on June 7, Federer was able to clinch the championship with his victory over Soderling in the final, as excerpted here also from “On This Day In Roger Federer History”

June 7, 2009: Roger Federer finally completes a career Grand Slam defeating Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6(1), 6-4 in the final of the French Open in Paris. The title is Federer’s 14^th major singles title, equaling the record of Pete Sampras. Writes Rene Stauffer in the book Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection, “Even before he won the last point he had tears in his eyes. He finally won the title that many thought he never would, and only a few weeks after a drastic low and a phase where most people already wrote him off. Federer became the sixth man after Fred Perry, Don Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver and Andre Agassi to accomplish the career Grand Slam, to complete the quartet of major titles within the scope of a career.” This might just be the greatest victory of my career. I’m so proud,” Federer says after receiving the Coupe des Mousquetaires from Andre Agassi, who also clinched the career Grand Slam at the French Open 10 years earlier. “It really wasn’t easy to deal with my emotions during the match.” Writes Mark Hodgkinson of the Daily Telegraph, “Federer’s defeat of Robin Soderling gave him a first French Open title, made him only the sixth man to achieve the career grand slam, put him level with Pete Sampras on a record 14 majors, and surely brought confirmation that he is the greatest tennis player of all time.”

Genie Bouchard Stars In Winning New Champions Series Tennis Mixed Team Event Title With Tommy Haas

March 6, 2022 by Admin

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Genie Bouchard registered wins in singles and mixed doubles to lead her and partner Tommy Haas to victory at the SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club, the first new mixed team event on the Champions Series Tennis tour.

The 28-year-old Bouchard, the Wimbledon runner-up in 2014, was competing in her first organized event in a year after undergoing right shoulder surgery, Bouchard surprised 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin 6-1 in singles before pairing with Haas to beat Kenin and Sam Querrey 6-3 in the decisive mixed doubles match.

“I feel like I’ve just been smiling all afternoon, like my cheeks hurt,” said Bouchard. “I’m just so happy to be back out here. It was so fun today.”

Bouchard last competed on the WTA Tour in March of 2021 at the WTA event in Monterrey, Mexico and underwent right shoulder surgery shortly thereafter. Playing with gusty winds and temperatures in the low 50s, Bouchard showed many of the same elements that allowed her to reach a career high ranking of No. 5 in her dominant victory.

“I played better than I expected,” Bouchard said after her win over Kenin. “We had really tough conditions. We’re both very cold out here and it’s hard to serve sometimes with the wind. But I just tried to hit the shots I’ve been doing in practice since I’ve been training for my comeback.”

Bouchard’s singles win came after Querrey defeated Haas 7-5 to give he and partner Kenin the early 1-0 lead.

“Genie carried me today in this new format, which was a lot of fun, I must say,” said Haas. “I tried to gain a point in the singles, came up short against Sam, but then Genie just played lights out today.”

With the victory, Bouchard and Haas split the first prize of $50,000 while Querrey and Kenin split the runner-up payout of $25,000.

Champions Series Tennis will also stage events in 2022 in Dallas, St. Louis, The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Orlando and other sites to be announced. Full player fields and event dates will be announced in the near future.

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Sam Querrey Makes Champions Series Debut, Beats Tommy Haas For Orlando Title

December 4, 2021 by Admin

ORLANDO – Sam Querrey made a successful debut on the Champions Series Tennis circuit Saturday beating Tommy Haas 6-4 in the one-set final to win the Bea For Kids Champions Challenge presented by Raymond James at the Heathrow Country Club.

The former world No. 11 now ranked No. 109 in the ATP singles rankings, the 34-year-old Querrey handed the 43-year-old Haas his first loss of the year on the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30. Querrey admitted to nerves in his champions debut since he is only player on the tour still active on the ATP Tour.

“It’s really fun,” said Querrey of his Champions Series Tennis debut. “I was nervous all day today, so I feel like I’ve got one under my belt now, but I had a great time.”

Haas entered the event as the dominant player on the Champions Series Tennis circuit having won 24 of his last 26 matches and 14 titles. Haas last lost a Champions Series match almost exactly year ago on December 6, 2020 to Robby Ginerpi also in the final of the Bea For Kids Champions Challenge presented by Raymond James at the Heathrow Country Club. Haas has won all but six of the Champions Series Tennis he has played in since he joined the Champions Series Tennis circuit in 2018.

“Tommy still plays at a really high level,” said Querrey. “He wins a lot of these events. So, he could probably still be on the tour and be ranked pretty high.”

When asked in his post-match on-court interview with Brett Haber on his overall impression of the Champions Series, Querrey said he was impressed.

“It’s fun to come to these clubs and enjoy these great atmospheres while doing the meet and greets and the clinics,” said Querrey. “It’s honestly more fun than a lot of the tour events.”

One element, however, took Querrey by surprise, which was calling his own lines, which is customary on the Champions Series Tennis circuit. Querrey did not know this until the coin flip before his opening match against Marcos Baghdatis.

“I haven’t called my own line in 16 years,” said Querrey. “No one cheated luckily. I’m worried about the opposite thing of like playing balls that are out in because you want to be a nice guy, but fortunately, we didn’t have any weird situations there.”

To reach the final, Querrey defeated Baghdatis 6-1 in the first semifinal while Haas defeated James Blake 6-4.

Querrey collected the first prize paycheck of $25,000 while Haas earned $15,000 for finishing runner-up. Haas increased his 2021 Champions Series Tennis prize money earnings to $90,000. Blake and Baghdatis each earned $10,000. The matches will be televised on Fox Sports Net affiliates and Tennis Channel in future weeks. All Champions Series events feature two one-set semifinal matches followed by a one-set championship match.

Earlier this year, Haas swept both titles at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California, losing only five games combined in both events while beating Blake and Bob Bryan both by 6-1 margins in each respective final. Haas also won the title at The Greenbrier Classic in West Virginia defeating Andy Roddick in the final.

In 2020, Haas won the season-long points title for a second straight season, winning four titles – two at the Sherwood Country Club and two titles in Orlando – and finished with a 10-2 series match record.

In 2019, Haas finished with a perfect 10-0 record to win the year-long points championship for the first time. He won titles in Newport Beach, Calif., Maui, Hawaii, New Haven, Connecticut, Los Angeles and Houston to become the first player in the 15-year history of the Champions Series to be an undefeated year-end points champion.

In 2018, Blake won his first Champions Series year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

In 2017, the year-long points championship was decided in the final match of the season when Andy Roddick defeated James Blake in the Los Angeles final at the Sherwood Country Club. Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion and world No. 1, won four Champions Series titles in all in 2017, winning in Birmingham, Ala., Chicago, Lincoln, Neb., and Los Angeles. Blake, the former world No. 4 and former U.S. Davis Cup star, won series titles in Charleston, S.C., Winston-Salem, N.C. and in Lynchburg, Va.

In 2016, Mark Philippoussis won the Series points title with 1,600 points and tournament titles in Memphis, Tulsa, Newport, Winston-Salem and New Haven. Roddick finished in second place, also earning 1600 points but losing the head-to-head tiebreaker with Philippoussis 5-2, while winning titles in Charleston, St. Louis, Los Angeles and Orlando.

Champions Series Tennis began in 2005 and over the last 16 years has featured some of the greatest names in men’s tennis, including Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier, Michael Chang among others. Courier won the first Champions Series Tennis event held in 2005 in Houston at the Westside Tennis Club.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Horizon Media, Inc. is the largest and fastest growing privately held media services agency in the world. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York and has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago. Horizon Media was chosen as 2011 Independent Media Agency of the Year by Mediapost, 2010 U.S. Media Agency of the Year by Adweek, Brandweek, and Mediaweek as well as by Ad Age and as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company in 2011. In 2012, Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder, was honored by Advertising Age as Industry Executive of the Year. Most recently, in 2014, Bill Koenigsberg was named 4As Chair of the Board and is the first person from a media agency to hold this prestigious position in the 100 year history of the 4As, the marketing industry’s leading trade association. The company’s mission is “To create the most meaningful brand connections within the lives of people everywhere.” By delivering on this mission through a holistic approach to brand marketing, Horizon Media has become one of the largest and fastest-growing media agencies in the industry, with estimated billings of over $5.3 billion and over 1,200 employees. The company is also a founding member of Columbus Media International, a multi-national partnership of independent media agencies. For more information, please visit horizonmedia.com.

Tommy Haas Wins Greenbrier Classic To Continue Champions Series Tennis Dominance

September 14, 2021 by Admin

Tommy Haas defeated Andy Roddick 6-2 in the one-set championship match Monday to win The Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia for his 14^th career title on the Champions Series Tennis circuit.

Haas, 43, continued his dominant play on the North American tennis tour for champion tennis players over the age of 30, now winning 24 of his last 26 matches, including all six so far this year. He has won all but five of the Champions Series Tennis he has played in since he joined the Champions Series Tennis circuit in 2018 shortly after retiring from the ATP Tour.

In his post-match interview with commentator Brett Haber after the final, Haas was asked why his game has seemingly not dropped since he retired from the ATP Tour.

“I just like to play tennis overall,” said Haas, the 2000 Olympic silver medalist and former world No. 2. “It’s something I have been doing my whole life. I hope to continue for many, many years to come until the later stages of my life. I like coming out here and competing. That always makes me feel good. Playing against legends of the game, colleagues and friends, it’s as good as it gets.”

The Greenbrier Classic marked the conclusion to resort’s Salute to Heroes Weekend that commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States and benefited the First Responders Children’s Foundation. The tennis tournament marked the return of pro tennis to The Greenbrier after the intimate Creekside Stadium successfully hosting the entire World TeamTennis season in 2020.

“Hopefully we will be back here next year, also for some more days to really enjoy this place,” said Haas of The Greenbrier. “It’s a special place here.”

The Greenbrier Classic also marked the Champions Series Tennis debut of 2006 Australian Open runner-up Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus, who was defeated by Roddick 6-2 in the semifinals. Haas beat James Blake 6-3 in the first semifinal of the afternoon. Haas collected the first prize paycheck of $25,000 to increase his 2021 prize money earnings to $75,000. Roddick earned $15,000 for his runner-up showing while Baghdatis and Blake pocketed $10,000 each. The matches will be televised on Fox Sports Net affiliates and Tennis Channel on tape delay in future weeks. All Champions Series events feature two one-set semifinal matches followed by a one-set championship match.

In 2018, Blake won his first Champions Series year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Tommy Haas Is Devastating In Winning Raymond James Champions Cup

August 15, 2020 by Admin

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Tommy Haas overwhelmed Robby Ginepri 6-0 in the one-set championship match Friday to win the Raymond James Champions Cup, the third of three Champions Series Tennis events played this week at the Sherwood Country Club. Haas and Ginepri played each other in all three events, Ginepri winning 6-4 in the final of the opening tournament before Haas turned the tables by beating Ginepri 6-4 in the semifinals of the second event, both played on Thursday.

The 6-0 decision was the first ever “bagel” match since Champions Series Tennis started its one-set match format in its one-day events in 2011.

“He’s going to want some revenge,” said Haas of not losing a game to Ginepri. “It’s great. It gives us a little competition. I felt pretty good against him. I didn’t miss much at all. I had a high first-serve percentage and using my chances. It was just one of those sets where it just clicked.”

The victory was the ninth career Champions Series Tennis tournament title for Haas, who joined the North American tennis tour for champion tennis players over the age of 30 in 2018, shortly after retiring from the ATP Tour. His career Champions Series Tennis record now stands at 20-4.

During the pandemic lockdown, Haas, who lives in Southern California, posted social media updates of his continued training. Last month, he played in a special exhibition event in Berlin in his native Germany where he actually beat world No. 34 Jan-Lennard Struff while holding two set points against world No. 3 Dominic Thiem.

Following his win over Ginepri, Haas talked of his appreciation of still being able to play at a high level of tennis.

“I was one of the unfortunate ones who had to deal with injuries early on,” said the 42-year-old Haas, the Olympic silver medalist from the 2000 Olympic Games. “When I was 23, I was forced to be away for over a year with two shoulders surgeries. I realized early on in my career how privileged I am to play the sport I love and that I always wanted to do and to become a professional tennis player. Being able to play in my early to mid 40s now, that’s something that is special. I never looked at that way when I was on tour. Having a chance to play in places like this is really special.”

To advance to the final, Haas defeated former world No. 4 James Blake 6-1, while Ginepri defeated U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish 6-3.

Prior to the global pandemic, Ginepri won the only completed Champions Series Tennis event staged in 2020 winning his first career Champions Series title defeating Andy Roddick and Blake in succession to win the Oracle Champions Cup Presented by RBC Wealth Management in front of a standing room only crowd at the Newport Beach Tennis Club.

Last year, Haas, the former world No. 2, finished with a perfect 10-0 record to win the year-long points championship. He won titles in Newport Beach, Calif.,. Maui, Hawaii, New Haven, Conn., Los Angeles, Calif., and Houston, Texas to become the first player in the 15-year history of the Champions Series to be an undefeated year-end points champion.

In 2018, Blake won his first Champions Series year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

Champions Series tennis began in 2005 and has featured 16 former world No. 1 players including many of the greatest legends in the sport such as Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg and Jim Courier.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Tommy Haas Continues Winning Ways As Champions Series Tennis Resumes Play

August 14, 2020 by Admin

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Champions Series Tennis returned to action Thursday at the Sherwood Country Club and former world No. 2 Tommy Haas continued his winning ways on the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30.

Haas, 42, won his eighth career Champions Series Tennis title by defeating former world No. 6 Wayne Ferreira 6-2 in the one-set final of the afternoon edition of the SoCal Honda Dealer’s Helpful Cup. The win increased the German’s record to 18-4 since he joined Champions Series Tennis at the start of the 2018 season. However, in the morning edition of this special double-header day at the Sherwood Country Club, Haas had his 11-match tour win streak snapped by former U.S. Davis Cupper Robby Ginepri, who defeated Haas 6-4 in the final of the opening event.

“I’m happy to have played a little better the second time around,” said Haas after his afternoon win over Ferreira. “I’m happy to get another win.”

Haas finished the 2019 Champions Series Tennis season with a perfect 10-0 record, becoming the first player in the 15-year history of the circuit to finish a season without a loss. While Haas did not play in the opening Champions Series Tennis event in Newport Beach, California on February 1 before the start of the global pandemic, he did play in a special exhibition event in July in Berlin, where he beat current world No. 34 Jan-Lennard Struff and had two set points on world No. 3 Dominic Thiem before losing 7-6, 6-3.

“I had a couple weeks to get ready for the Berlin Invitational,” said Haas of his current form and fitness. “That was really, really good tennis. I was really pleased with how I played there. Fitness is also part of my life. I got to try and move around every day, every other day, or otherwise the body goes in the opposite direction. I’m sure a lot of people know what I’m talking about. Coming out here, playing at a high level here on the hard courts. You have to take care of your body, no matter what are you doing, even if I wasn’t playing that much tennis anymore, I would have to find something else to keep moving.”

In the morning event, Haas lost in the final to Ginepri, who claimed his second career Champions Series Tennis title and his second in a row after winning in Newport Beach on February 1.

“It’s great to come back to California,” said Ginepri during the morning event “ I’ve also got a lot memories from back in the day playing a lot of tournaments here. It feels great to be playing on the Champions Series.”

Almost two hours after the morning final, Ginepri and Haas were drawn to play in the semifinals of the afternoon event, where Haas avenged the loss by a 6-4.

“Tommy and I have had a lot of battles through our careers,” said Ginepri, who split two five-set matches with Haas in the third round at the 2005 and 2006 U.S. Opens in New York “You get out here and you remember some of the points on how you we played at back-to-back U.S. Opens and some other events. It’s always been a battle.”

In the morning event, Ginepri beat Ferreira 6-2 to advance to the final while Haas beat U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish 7-5. In the afternoon semifinals, Ferreira beat former U.S. Davis Cup star James Blake 7-5 before Haas registered his revenge win over Ginepri.

Ferreira, the 48-year-old former two-time Australian Open semifinalist, was playing in his first Champions Series Tennis event since 2009 and played 59 career matches on the circuit from 2006 to 2009, winning three tournament titles.

Champions Series Tennis resumes Friday also at the Sherwood Country Club with the staging of Raymond James Champions Cup featuring Blake, Haas, Ginepri and Fish.

These Champions Series Tennis comeback events are closed to the public but follow strict Covid-19 safety protocol and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net, Comcast Sports Net and Tennis Channel. Geckos from Champions Series sponsor GEICO are placed in courtside seats in addition to their traditional placement as “virtual linespeople.”

Last year, Haas, the former world No. 2, finished with a perfect 10-0 record to win the year-long points championship. He won titles in Newport Beach, CA. Maui, HI, New Haven, CT, Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX to become the first player in the 15-year history of the Champions Series to be an undefeated year-end points champion.

In 2018, Blake won his first Champions Series year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

Champions Series tennis began in 2005 and has featured 16 former world No. 1 players including many of the greatest legends in the sport including such as Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg and Jim Courier.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Tommy Haas Wins Invesco Series QQQ Title At Sherwood Country Club To Remain Unbeaten For 2019

October 26, 2019 by Admin

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Tommy Haas won his fourth Invesco Series QQQ title of the year Saturday by defeating U.S. Davis Cup captain and defending champion Mardy Fish 6-2 in the one-set final of the SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club.

Haas, the former world No. 2 and silver medalist at the 2000 Olympic Games, increased to a perfect 8-0 on the year with the victory. Earlier this year, he won titles in Newport Beach, Calif, Maui, Hawaii and New Haven, Connecticut on the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30.

Haas broke Fish in the opening game of the final and never looked back, ripping his picturesque one-handed backhand and hitting key aces and service winners to claim the tournament title.

“It was just a couple important points here and there and I got up an early break and that helped me calm down and relax,” said Haas. “I’m pretty happy with the way I played.”

Haas, who lives in Southern California and who serves as the Indian Wells tournament director, said playing on the Invesco Series QQQ circuit is a great way for him to stay in shape and keep his competitive juices flowing since retiring from the ATP World Tour in 2017.

“I enjoy playing tennis with lots of my friends here in Los Angeles to try to get ready for these events,” said Haas, age 41. “It’s a great way to get that adrenaline rush going and still trying to see how well you move at times and to see if you can hit a shot here or there. It’s always fun. I really I enjoy it.”

The win over Fish avenged his loss to the 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the semifinals of the event last year by a 7-6(3) margin. Fish went on to win last year’s event, defeated James Blake in the final.

Since joining the Invesco Series at the start of the 2018 season, Haas has compiled an impressive 13-3 won-loss record. Last year, he won titles in Charleston, S.C. and Kohala Coast, Hawaii.

To advance to the final, Haas defeated 2003 U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick 6-3 while Fish beat two-time French and Australian Open champion Jim Courier 6-3.

The 10^th and final event on the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ will be held Thursday, November 14 at Rice University in Houston with the Oracle Champions Cup Presented by RBC Wealth Management. The event will feature Haas, Blake, Roddick and, in his Invesco Series QQQ debut, Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain.

Results from earlier this year are as follows:

January 26 – Newport Beach, CA (Newport Beach Tennis Club) F: Tommy Haas def. Andy Roddick 7-6(2); SF: Tommy Haas def. Mardy Fish 6-3, Andy Roddick def. James Blake 6-3

April 4 – Tampa, FL (Innisbrook Resort) F: James Blake def. Jim Courier 6-3; SF: James Blake def. Mardy Fish 6-3, Jim Courier def. John McEnroe 7-6(4)

April 6 – Charleston, SC (Volvo Car Stadium) F: Lleyton Hewitt def. Andy Roddick 6-2; SF: Lleyton Hewitt def. Mats Wilander 6-3, Andy Roddick def. Jim Courier 6-4

May 4-5 – Maui, HI (Royal Lahaina Resort) F: Tommy Haas def. Mardy Fish 6-4; SF: Tommy Haas def. Mark Philippoussis 6-2, Mardy Fish def. Michael Chang 6-3

July 21 – Newport, RI (International Tennis Hall of Fame) F: Todd Martin def. Mats Wilander 6-2 SF: Todd Martin def. Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-4, Mats Wilander def. Jim Courier 6-2

August 3 – San Jose, CA (San Jose State University) F: James Blake def. Mark Philippoussis 7-6(4); SF: James Blake def. Michael Chang 6-2, Mark Philippoussis def. Andy Roddick 7-6(4)

September 7 – New Haven, CT (Yale University) F: Tommy Haas def. Mark Philippoussis 6-4; SF Mark Philippoussis def. Andy Roddick 6-4, Tommy Haas def. James Blake 6-2.

September 26 – Toronto, ON (Mattamy Athletic Centre): F: James Blake def. Robby Ginepri 6-4; SF: James Blake def. Jim Courier 6-3, Robby Ginepri def. Andy Roddick 6-4.

October 26 – Los Angeles, CA – (Sherwood Country Club) Tommy Haas def. Mardy Fish 6-2, SF: Tommy Haas def. Andy Roddick 6-3, Mardy Fish def. Jim Courier 6-3

In 2018, Blake won his first Invesco Series QQQ year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

In 2017, the year-long points championship was decided in the final match of the season when Andy Roddick defeated James Blake in the Los Angeles final at the Sherwood Country Club. Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion and world No. 1, won four Invesco Series QQQ titles in all in 2017, winning in Birmingham, Ala., Chicago, Lincoln, Neb., and Los Angeles. Blake, the former world No. 4 and former U.S. Davis Cup star, won series titles in Charleston, S.C., Winston-Salem, N.C. and in Lynchburg, Va.

In 2016, Mark Philippoussis won the Series points title with 1600 points and tournament titles in Memphis, Tulsa, Newport, Winston-Salem and New Haven. Roddick finished in second place, also earning 1600 points but losing the head-to-head tiebreaker with Philippoussis 5-2, while winning titles in Charleston, St. Louis, Los Angeles and Orlando. Blake finished in third place with 1100 points and tournament titles in Chicago, Portland and Brooklyn.

In 2015, Roddick won the Series points title in his second year of competing on the series with 1,600 points. Roddick won a record eight events Los Angeles, Lincoln, Chicago, Austin, Little Rock, Dallas, Richmond and Minneapolis. Blake finished second in the points rankings with 1,200 points, winning events in Boston and Cincinnati. Philippoussis finished in third with 1,100 points, winning titles in Salt Lake City and Vancouver. The year before in 2014, McEnroe won the points title for the first time in the nine-year history of Invesco Series QQQ tennis by winning events in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Nashville and Charlotte.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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ROKit Phones Activates Invesco Series QQQ Sponsorship With California Kids Tennis Clinic

October 23, 2019 by Admin

ROKiT Phones, creators of the glasses-free 3D smartphones, announced today that it will host a special kids tennis clinic as part of the upcoming SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. As the official, mobile handset of the Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit, the ROKiT Kids clinic will feature tournament players Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish, Jim Courier and Tommy Haas.

“We’re so excited to be a part of the Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit and are thrilled to offer up-and-coming tennis players a chance to play and learn from some of the greatest players in the sport,” said Jonathan Kendrick, co-founder of ROKiT Phones.

The ROKiT Kids clinic will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with the matches to follow starting at 2 p.m. Courier and Fish will play in the first semifinal match followed by Roddick and Haas competing in the second semifinal match. The winner of each one-set semifinal will then play the final one-set championship match. Last year, Fish defeated James Blake to win the tournament.

SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup is the ninth of 10 tournaments on the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ circuit, the North American tennis tour for champion tennis players over the age of 30. This is the fourth year that the Sherwood Country Club has hosted the Invesco Series QQQ tennis.

Tickets and VIP experiences for the event can be purchased at InvescoSeries.com.

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ROKiT is a revolutionary telecommunications company that offers consumers state-of-the-art cell phones and wireless connectivity at affordable prices. As part of ROKiT’s pledge to provide connection, health, and security for all, the company has partnered with organizations with similar values to help advance this belief around the globe. ROKiT is the official phone partner of the Los Angeles Chargers, the inaugural jersey partner for the Houston Rockets, and the title partner of the ROKiT Williams Racing Formula One team. ROKiT also has a number of tennis partnerships and ambassadors including Sam Querrey, Johana Konta, Stan Wawrinka, Danielle Collins, Jim Courier, and Gael Monfils and supports talent in motorsports and snooker. Additional information can be found at ROKiT.com

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Tommy Haas Grabs Another Invesco Series QQQ Title In Hawaii

May 6, 2019 by Admin

MAUI, Hawaii – Tommy Haas defeated Mardy Fish 6-4 Sunday to win the Hawaii Champions Cup at the Royal Lahaina Resort, the fourth of ten events on the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ tennis circuit.

Haas, 41, successfully defended his title that he won last year when he beat John McEnroe in the final on the Kohala Coast. In his second year on this North American tennis tour for champion tennis players over the age of 30, Haas has now captured four career titles.

“I’m very happy with the way I played,” said Haas of winning for a second time in Hawaii. “It’s always tough to play against someone as tough as Mardy whom you could see was very serious once again out there today. We had quite a few battles on the regular tour and now on the Invesco Series. I have fun playing him every single time and I have to always bring my best to beat him.”

The players had to deal with gusty Hawaiian winds Sunday afternoon, causing the players to adjust balls tosses, spins and shot velocities.

“You have to move your feet a little better and you have to keep your eye on the ball a little more,” said Haas of the windy conditions. “For us tennis players, we are adjusting pretty much every week. We go to different cities, we go to difference countries, play on difference surfaces. We have many excuses but at the same time we find many different solutions. That’s really what is all about, problem solving out here.”

En route to the final, Haas beat Mark Philippoussis 6-2 while Fish defeated Michael Chang 6-3. The win moves Haas into the lead in the Invesco Series QQQ rankings with 800 points afte tournament victories in both of his 2019 appearances.

The 2019 Invesco Series QQQ circuit continues July 21 with the Invesco Legends Newport at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Earlier this season, Haas kicked off the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ circuit by defeating Roddick 7-6 (2) in the title match at the Oracle Champions Cup in Newport Beach, California. James Blake won the second event of the season at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., defeating Courier 6-3 in the final. Lleyton Hewitt won the third title of the season in Charleston, S.C.

The remaining 2019 Invesco Series QQQ schedule is as follows:

Newport, RI – July 21 (International Tennis Hall of Fame): Todd Martin, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander

San Jose, CA – August 3: James Blake, Andy Roddick, Mark Philippoussis, Michael Chang

New Haven, CT – September 7 (Venue and Players TBA)

Toronto, ON – September 26 (Mattamy Athletic Centre): Players TBA

Los Angeles, CA – Date and Venue TBA: Players TBA

Austin, TX – November 15: Venue and Players TBA

In 2018, Blake won his first Invesco Series QQQ year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

In 2017, the year-long points championship was decided in the final match of the season when Andy Roddick defeated James Blake in the Los Angeles final at the Sherwood Country Club. Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion and world No. 1, won four Invesco Series QQQ titles in all in 2017, winning in Birmingham, Ala., Chicago, Lincoln, Neb., and Los Angeles. Blake, the former world No. 4 and former U.S. Davis Cup star, won series titles in Charleston, S.C., Winston-Salem, N.C. and in Lynchburg, Va.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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2019 Invesco Series QQQ Schedule Announced

March 4, 2019 by Admin

The Invesco Series QQQ, the North American tennis circuit for champion players over the age of 30, announced its full remaining 2019 circuit of events, featuring 10 total events, concluding in Austin, Texas. The 2019 Invesco Series QQQ circuit will also again partner alongside ATP and WTA events in Charleston, S.C., and Newport, R.I. The series of one-night tournaments, featuring two one-set semifinal matches and a one-set final-round match played between tennis legends, will feature for a fifth straight year players making their own line-calls with the assistance of electronic line-calling.

The 2019 Invesco Series QQQ schedule is as follows:

Newport Beach, CA – January 26 (Newport Beach Country Club): Tommy Haas def. Andy Roddick 7-6 (2)

Tampa, FL – April 4 (Innisbrook Resort): John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Mardy Fish, James Blake

Charleston, SC – April 6 (Volvo Car Open): Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander

Maui, HI – May 5 (Royal Lahaina Resort): John McEnroe, Mardy Fish, Tommy Haas, Michael Chang

Newport, RI – July 21 (International Tennis Hall of Fame): Players TBA

Boston, MA – September 7: Venue and Players TBA

Toronto, ON – September 26 (Mattamy Athletic Centre): Players TBA

Orlando, FL – Date and Venue TBA: Players TBA

Los Angeles, CA – Date and Venue TBA: Players TBA

Austin, TX – November 15: Venue and Players TBA

The 2019 schedule already kicked off in January in Newport Beach, California at the Oracle Champions Cup with Tommy Haas defeating Andy Roddick 7-6 (2) in the one-set championship match.

Each Invesco Series QQQ event also features special VIP experiences, including hit-with-the-pros opportunities and special back-stage access. All ticket, experience and event information can be found at www.InvescoSeries.com

In 2018, Blake won his first Invesco Series QQQ year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

In 2017, the year-long points championship was decided in the final match of the season when Andy Roddick defeated James Blake in the Los Angeles final at the Sherwood Country Club. Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion and world No. 1, won four PowerShares Series titles in all in 2017, winning in Birmingham, Ala., Chicago, Lincoln, Neb., and Los Angeles. Blake, the former world No. 4 and former U.S. Davis Cup star, won series titles in Charleston, S.C., Winston-Salem, N.C. and in Lynchburg, Va.

In 2015, Roddick won the Series points title in his second year of competing on the series with 1,600 points. Roddick won a record eight events Los Angeles, Lincoln, Chicago, Austin, Little Rock, Dallas, Richmond and Minneapolis. Blake finished second in the points rankings with 1,200 points, winning events in Boston and Cincinnati. Philippoussis finished in third with 1,100 points, winning titles in Salt Lake City and Vancouver. The year before in 2014, McEnroe won the points title for the first time in the nine-year history of Champions Series tennis by winning events in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Nashville and Charlotte.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $4 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Tommy Haas Wins 2019 Invesco Series QQQ Opener In Newport Beach, California

January 28, 2019 by Admin

Tommy Haas kicked off the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ circuit Saturday the same way he started his debut season in 2018 on the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players ….with a title.

Haas, the former world No. 2 and the silver medalist at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, defeated 2003 U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick 7-6 (2) in the one-set championship match to win the Oracle Champions Cup in front of buzzing standing-room-only crowd at the Newport Beach Tennis Club in Newport Beach, California. The event was staged as part of the Oracle Challenger Series men’s and women’s event featuring ATP and WTA professionals and designed to provide new opportunities for American tennis players to secure both ranking points and prize money.

Haas made his Invesco Series QQQ debut last year and promptly won the first two events he played in, defeating Roddick 6-1 in the final of Charleston, S.C. in his debut event and winning again at the Kohala Coast in Hawaii, defeating John McEnroe in the final. He finished the 2018 season second behind James Blake in the season-long Invesco Series QQQ points standings.

In the final, Haas and Roddick each held serve four times before Haas broke serve to take a 5-4 lead. The 40-year-old German, however, was unable to serve out the match in the next game, surrendering his service game for 5-5. The two then each held serve again setting up the tiebreaker, where Haas was able to bear down against Roddick’s rocket serves, forehands… and jokes.

“Andy is one of those guys who I have played many times on tour and he is probably one of the greatest competitors the sport has ever seen,” said Haas of Roddick. “It’s always great to see him back out here. Playing against him is a lot of fun. Obviously, he should have been a comedian, but I guess it’s not too late.”

En route to the final earlier in the evening, Haas beat newly-named U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish 6-3 in the first semifinal while Roddick beat former U.S. Davis Cup teammate James Blake 6-3.

The Oracle Champions Cup is the first event of the 14^thseason of Invesco Series QQQ tennis. The second announced event for 2019 will be in Charleston, S.C. on April 6 at 8:30 pm, as part of the WTA Tour’s Volvo Car Open. Roddick will also headline the field and will join two-time French and Australian Open champion Jim Courier, former Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion Lleyton Hewitt and seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. Tickets are available at www.InvescoSeries.com.

The full 2019 Invesco Series QQQ circuit schedule will be unveiled in February.

In 2018, Blake won his first Invesco Series QQQ year-long points championship by winning titles in Winston-Salem, New Haven and Houston, while also finishing as runner-up in Los Angeles and Orlando.

In 2017, the year-long points championship was decided in the final match of the season when Andy Roddick defeated James Blake in the Los Angeles final at the Sherwood Country Club. Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion and world No. 1, won four Invesco Series QQQ titles in all in 2017, winning in Birmingham, Ala., Chicago, Lincoln, Neb., and Los Angeles. Blake, the former world No. 4 and former U.S. Davis Cup star, won series titles in Charleston, S.C., Winston-Salem, N.C. and in Lynchburg, Va.

ABOUT INSIDEOUT SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT

InsideOut Sports + Entertainment is a Los Angeles based producer of proprietary events and promotions founded in 2004 by former world No. 1 and Hall of Fame tennis player Jim Courier and former SFX and Clear Channel executive Jon Venison. In 2005, InsideOut launched its signature property, the Champions Series, a collection of tournaments featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. In addition, InsideOut produces many other successful events including “Legendary Night” exhibitions, The World Series of Beach Volleyball and numerous corporate outings. Since inception, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment has raised over $5 million for charity. In 2014, InsideOut Sports + Entertainment merged with Horizon Media, the largest privately held media services agency in the world. For more information, please log on to www.InsideOutSE.com or InvescoSeries.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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