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Melanie Oudin To Make Mark In Atlanta
(July 15, 2010) Melanie Oudin isn't playing the Atlanta Tennis Championships next week. But the Marietta, Georgia native will make her mark at the ATP event that launches the 2010 Olympus US Open Series.
Oudin will be signing autographs on behalf of adidas in the company’s tent on Thursday, July 22 at 6:15 p.m.
"Melanie Oudin is a great addition to our tournament," said tournament director Bill Oakes. "She is great fan favorite, especially for local junior players who look upon her determination and dedication to tennis as a great inspiration."
 Best known for her explosive runs at the 2009 US Open and Wimbledon, the 18-year-old burst upon the world tennis scene last year. She has defeated former No. 1 players Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic and reached a high of No. 31 in the world. She received the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Newcomer of the Year in 2009 and has been named to the U.S. Fed Cup team the last two years.
Oudin’s appearance is one of numerous Special Events that expand the tournament’s activities beyond tennis.
Here is the schedule of Atlanta Tennis Championship events:
Monday, July 19
Guys Day Out, 1-3 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 20
Ladies Day, 10 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Latin Night
Wednesday, July 21
Kids Day (12:30-3 p.m.) with Nick Bollettieri
Special Pops/Wheelchair Clinics
ALTA Night
Thursday, July 22
Olympus Night
Friday, July 23
USTA Member Appreciation Day, 1:30-3 p.m.
School Day
Beringer Wine Tasting Event, 5-7 p.m.
SunTrust Night
Sunday, July 25
USTA League Adult Match Day (TBA)
Taking place from July 19-25, the Atlanta Tennis Championships will feature some of the world’s top ATP players, plus the US Open National Playoffs – Men’s Championship.
The Atlanta Tennis Championships will feature a 28-player singles draw and 16-team doubles draw. John Isner, who won the longest tennis match in history at Wimbledon, is set to be the top seed. Four-time ATP titlist Mardy Fish joins Lleyton Hewitt, James Blake and Robby Ginepri in the main singles draw. Concurrently, the men’s winners from 16 US Open National Playoffs Sectional Qualifying Tournaments will battle for one spot in the 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament in Flushing, N.Y.
Premium tickets and daily tickets are now on sale. To order daily tickets by phone, call 866-840-8822. For an order form or other ticket info, call (678) 527-2138 or visit www.atlantatennischampionships.com.
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