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Christus Pro/Celebrity Classic • tennis exhibition• 9.21.07
featuring Pete Sampras, Anna Kournikova ... and more
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Some of the biggest names in tennis, including: Pete Sampras, Anna Kournikova, Todd Martin and Chanda Rubin come to Ford Arena in Beaumont, TX for a unique pro/celebrity tennis exhibition Sept. 21. Sponsored by Christus Hospital and supporting Children's Miracle Network, the event will include a "Thrills and Drills" clinic where the pros will share tennis tips and a silent auction with autographed player memorabilia. Sampras retired from the ATP Tour in 2002 with 14 grand slam titles, more than any male player ever. Kournikova was formerly ranked No.1 in the world in doubles and a two-time grand slam champion in mixed doubles. Martin was a finalist at the US and Australian Opens and played on the US Davis Cup team every year from 1994-2002. Rubin was once ranked as high as No.6 in the world in singles and made the semifinals of the Australian Open.