Sunday, May 01, 2005

USTA Serves Up Tennis Block Parties Across The U.S.

The USTA today announced the launch of “Tennis Block Parties” – a monthlong, nationwide series of festivals to increase tennis participation in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. John McEnroe, Monica Seles, Tracy Austin, Luke Jensen and Todd Martin will join celebrities and personalities from sports and entertainment in this new community tennis initiative.

Tennis Block Parties begin Sunday, May 1 in St. Louis, bringing new ways to involve and expose players and potential players to the unparalleled health and social benefits of tennis.

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Coached by her father, Youri Sharapov and Robert Lansdorp ... Mother's name is Yelena... Started hitting tennis balls at age four; at six, participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova; began training at Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine (which required a two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances) ... Off-court interests include fashion, singing, dancing and movies (favorites are Mona Lisa Smile, Something's Gotta Give and Love Actually) ... In second year of high school and studies via an Internet school ... Enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series ... Prefers Russian and Thai cuisine; favorite dessert is French crepes with Nutella; favorite drinks are orangina and virgin strawberry daiquiris ... Signed with IMG Models in November 2003. ... At 2005 Australian Open, donated value of Porsche Cayenne she won at 2004 WTA Tour Championships (approx. US$56,300) to those affects by Russian school hostage crisis.



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