Charleston Tennis Center revives local tournament

The Charleston Tennis Center is proud to announce the return of the City of Charleston Tennis Championships for the first time in 12 years. The tournament will be held from September 20-25 at the Charleston Tennis Center located on 19 Farmfield Avenue, and will include events throughout the week for all ages and levels of tennis enthusiasts.

With support from local businesses and sponsors, division winners will receive prize packages and singles winners will receive prize money.  Participants must register by September 14, 2016 in order to participate.  Registration is available to Tri-County residents for $45.  Participants can register through the USTA website at www.tennislink.usta.com, and do not have to be USTA members.

The tournament is Open Division, which offers men and women an opportunity to compete for the title of “Best Player in Charleston.”  The tournament will include a free junior clinic, a Special Olympics demonstration, a food truck night, a hospitality tent for players and sponsors, and some of the best local tennis available for viewing.

With records dating back to its commencing in 1962, the City Championships served as a unique tournament allowing only residents of Charleston’s Tri-County area to participate. This tournament encouraged local players to compete and socialize with their peers, tennis pros, and student athletes. Plaques are currently mounted at the Charleston Tennis Center with past winners of the tournament, including Akim Anastapoulo, Bryan Minton, Diane Barker, and current tournament director, Davy Hairston.

Director of Recreation for the City of Charleston, Laurie Yarbrough said, “As an avid tennis player, I am excited to see the community come together at one of our facilities to celebrate the game locally. I am looking forward to developing this tournament for years to come.”

For more information, call the Charleston Tennis Center at (843) 769-8258.