Charleston Pro Tennis League Returns For 9th Season of Free Pro Tennis Entertainment
September 1, 2011
First Match to be held on Sept. 9th at Family Circle Tennis Center
CHARLESTON, SC – September 9, 2010 – The Charleston Pro Tennis League (CPTL), a non-profit Davis Cup style team tennis league, is returning to Charleston, S.C. for its ninth season. Competition will be held every Friday night for seven consecutive weeks, beginning at 6:30pm on September 9 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island. Four teams of the best tennis talent in the Lowcountry will compete for prize money in doubles and singles competition. This year’s format has been modified to showcase one singles and three doubles matches. The purpose of CPTL is to create a competitive environment for high-level tennis players and to promote local tennis while providing high-quality community support and entertainment. All CPTL events are free to the public, with food and beverages provided at most events.
“The Charleston Pro Tennis League is packed full of the best local talent, including many former collegiate players and current teaching professionals from the Lowcountry,” said Chris Henderson, CPTL co-founder. “The thirst for tennis in the area continues to grow, proving that Charleston is truly the Best Tennis Town in America.”
CPTL players compete for actual prize money, with doubles match winners receiving $100 per team, and singles winners receiving $50 each. Prize money and league operations are supported by local sponsors including First Reliant Bank, Palmetto Mattress, Eyraud Enterprises, Vapor Apparel
“Our family-friendly matches are a great way to spend a Friday night in Charleston,” commented Ellerbe Dargan, CPTL President. “We provide top quality tennis entertainment and music, as well as food and beverages at most events, to make sure our spectators have a great time at all of our events. We can’t thank our sponsors enough because their continued support has provided for all of our needs, helping this league, and pro tennis in Charleston, to thrive.”
For updates, please visit www.CPTLtennis.com.
2011 Schedule:
Date Time Location / Tennis Facility
Sept 9 6:30pm Family Circle Tennis Center
Sept 16 6:30pm I’ON Club
Sept 23 6:30 pm Pine Forest Country Club
Sept 30 6:30pm Live to Play
Oct 7 6:30pm Family Circle Tennis Center
Oct 14 6:30pm Wild Dunes Resort
Oct 21 6:30pm The Championships (Charleston Tennis Center)
*Rain-out matches will be played at the same facility the following Sunday starting at 4:00 p.m.
Teams / Rosters:
O’Brion’s Pub & Grille
Bobby Lake (Captain), Or Dekel, Rohan Wadehra, Santiago Falla, Chris Waters, Craig Rice, Fred McKay, Josh Vandegrift, Marcello Diaz, Mark Mogul
Atlantic Shield Insurance Group
Chris Peek (Captain), Chip Hand, Lee Floyd, Phil Whitesell, Mickael Boyer, Ricardo Nava, Peter Netzler, Chris Mullins, Will Bailey, Eric Loesch
Hunter Specialties, Inc.
Matt Hane (Captain), Brandon Blankenbaker, Aaron Spenser, Fredrik Andersson, Ellerbe Dargan, Mauricio Correa, Bryan Minton, Borko Kereshi, Andrew Haefner, Larry Klingenburg
Lowcountry Tennis Association (LCTA)
Charlie Rasheed (Captain), Chris Henderson, Jay Bruner, Brian Burke, Shawn Harris, Nick Gaffos, Will Shelley, Shaw Tharpe, Tyler Davis, Jamie Tinkey, Ryan Byrne
