The Greenbrier, the classic American resort in the foothills of West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, has announced that rising pro tennis star Ryan Harrison will replace Tommy Haas, who has had to withdraw due to a recent shoulder
The third annual exhibition tournament will feature Tennis Hall of Fame legends Pete Sampras and John McEnroe, who will compete for their third straight year, alongside Harrison and US Open champion Andy Roddick, in their inaugural matches at The Greenbrier Tennis Center.
The 2014 Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic will kick off on Saturday, September 20th with two marquee singles matches, pitting The Greenbrier’s new Tennis Pro Emeritus, Pete Sampras, against tennis legend John McEnroe, and the up-and-comer Ryan Harrison against retired former world #1, Andy Roddick. The tournament will culminate on Sunday, September 21st with a doubles exhibition match, pairing McEnroe and Sampras against Harrison and Roddick.
“I am really excited to join American tennis legends Sampras, McEnroe and Roddick at this year’s Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic!” says Harrison. “Having the opportunity to play against some of my tennis idols will be a tremendous highlight in my career.”
Tickets for matches taking place on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, are available for purchase now starting at $100 per seat. A limited number of tickets for “Meet & Greet” sessions with the players are also available for $25 per session.
For more information about The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://greenbrier.com/tennisclassic or call (888) 302-5441. For information about various sponsorship packages, please call 304-536-5318. For accommodations at The Greenbrier, please call 855-239-7531 (option 4)
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