The Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships in Surprise, Arizona is an official stop on the 2011 Champions Series, a tennis circuit that pits past tennis greats against one another. Surprise is the 6th stop on the Champions Series circuit. All 12 stops include a one-night tournament featuring four men’s champions paired off in one-set semi-finals competing for ranking points. The athletes are competing for a prize pool totaling $1 million to be shared by the top three finishers at the conclusion of the season.
In addition to that competition, Surprise will feature a mixed doubles match.
When is the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships?
October 8 - 9, 2011The schedule of play is as follows:
Saturday, October 8: Sampras, Wilander, Chang, Courier
6 p.m. - Semi-final #1 (one set match)
6:45 p.m. - Semi-final #2 (one set match)
7:30 p.m. - Finals (eight-game pro set match)
Sunday, October 9: Chang, Courier, Evert, Austin
Noon - Match #1 (Chang vs. Courier)
1 p.m.- Match #2 (Mixed Doubles - eight-game pro set with Chang, Courier, Evert, Austin)
Who is scheduled to play this year?
Pete Sampras, Mats Wilander, Jim Courier, Michael Chang. Chris Evert and Tracy Austin will compete in the mixed doubles match with Michael Chang and Jim Courier.Where is the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships?
The tennis tournament will take place in Surprise, Arizona. That's northwest of Phoenix. Here is a map and directions to Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex.How do I get tickets for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships and how much are they?
Individual session tickets range from $45 to $65. Two day packages are available from $80 to $110.Tickets are available in person at the Community and Recreation Services Office located at 15960 N. Bullard Ave., or online and by phone through Ticketmaster.
See a seating chart for the tennis tournament.
What else should I know about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships Tennis Tournament?
Only men play in the Champions Series tournament. The mixed doubles matches are for Arizona exhibition enjoyment only.Do you have pictures of the Surprise tennis event?
Yes! Here are pictures of a previous event.What if I have more questions about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships in Surprise?
For more information, contact the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex at 623-222-2222 or visit them online.All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
