Washington Kastles

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The Washington Kastles, a professional tennis team in Washington, DC, are the newest franchise of the World TeamTennis Pro League. The Washington Kastles entered the World TeamTennis League in 2008 and are owned by Mark Ein.

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[edit] Current squad

Head Coach: Thomas Blake

[edit] Stadium

The Kastles stadium was built on the site of the former Convention Center. The temporary 2,020 seat stadium will host the pro tennis team this summer 2008 for its inaugural season. The stadium is conveniently located a block from Metro Center on the corner of 11th and H St. NW Washington, DC. Tickets for the inaugural season went on sale June 2, 2008.

[edit] Thomas Blake

Thomas Blake was named the head coach of the Washington Kastles in June 2008. Blake became a professional tennis player in 1996. He partnered with his brother, James Blake, to play doubles in the US Open in 1992 and 2002. In 2005 Blake retired from professional singles.

[edit] Ambassador Program

The Washington Kastles started an Ambassador Program for local clubs, organizations and individuals who are dedicated to making the Kastles inaugural year a success. Ambassadors are rewarded with ticket discounts, formal recognition, and the ability to participate in weekly Kastles conference calls.

[edit] Schedule

The home season starts on July 8, 2008 when Serena Williams comes to play at the Home Opener at the Washington Kastles stadium in downtown D.C.

July 4: AT Philadelphia Freedoms
July 5: AT Delaware Smash
July 8: HOME OPENER v. Boston Featuring Serena Williams
July 9: AT NY Buzz
July 10: AT NY Sportimes
July 11: v. NY Buzz
July 13: AT Newport Beach Breakers
July 15: v. NY Sportimes Featuring John McEnroe
July 17: v. Sacramento Capitals
July 18: AT Boston Lobsters
July 19: AT Kansan City Explorers
July 20: v. Philadelphia Freedome
July 22: v. Delaware Smash
July 23: v. St. Louis Aces Featuring Anna Kournikova

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