2010 News Archive
Day 2: Atlanta Tennis Championships delivering quality tennis
Play resumes at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
7/20/2010
The Atlanta Tennis Championships is drawing good-sized crowds for some stellar tennis at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek.
Stands were largely full during some of the key match-ups, such as the doubles competition Monday night between John Isner and James Blake versus Robby Ginepri and Ryan Sweeting. Isner and Blake won the match 3-6, 6-4 (10-3).
Tuesday features a 6:30 pm match between Taylor Dent and James Blake, and doubles play between Teymuraz Gabashvill and Michal Przysiezny vs. Mardy Fish and America's top tennis player Andy Roddick.
Tickets are still available, and run from $29 to $99. Some weekend sessions may sell out. Tournament officials believe tickets will be gone by Saturday. Play on Tuesday starts at 4 p.m. Parking costs $10 and is located across the street.
The tournament has attracted some big names. In addition to Isner, who played a three-day marathon match at Wimbledon, and Roddick, ranked No. 9 in the world, there are three-time Association of Tennis Professionals titlist Mardy Fish plus Marcos Baghditas, and Lleyton Hewitt.
For more information, visit www.atlantatennischampionships.com.