Tennis greats Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will face off in an exhibition match in Cashiers NC on July 27, 2013 at the Cedar Creek Racquet Club. These two great tennis competitors will play a charity exhibition match that will benefit the newly formed "Mountain Youth Charities" while thrilling tennis fans with a rare opportunity to see the world's best compete again.
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| tennis great Andy Roddick |
Recently retired superstar and new Cashiers homeowner Andy Roddick takes the court against good friend and fellow superstar Jim Courier in The Mountain Challenge, sponsored by United Community Bank. The event is hosted by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce and benefits Mountain Youth Charities.
The marquee matchup brings together players who have been both been ranked number one in the world. Roddick held that position following his victory in the 2003 U.S. Open, one of 32 ATP titles in his career. Courier was the world's number one player four times in the 1990s. He totaled 23 ATP victories, including four Grand Slam titles.
The UCB Mountain Challenge will also include two preliminary matches featuring local up-and-coming mountain players and top-ranked juniors Thai Kwiatkowski of Charlotte and Korey Lovett of Brevard, and the second is a doubles match pairing the winners of a local pro-am versus Roddick/Courier.
Other festivities include a Friday evening Mountain Dinner Gala, and a Saturday morning VIP breakfast with Roddick and Courier.
Tickets for this unique event go on sale Friday, April 19. Reserved seat tickets are $100. Fans can also choose from an array of luxury box tickets, VIP tickets and group packages.
"This is exciting for our club and the Cashiers community," said Scott Handback, general manager of Cedar Creek Racquet Club. "We're thrilled to provide tennis fans in the Carolinas and Georgia with a rare chance to see two of the world's best tennis players compete in a beautiful, scenic mountain setting." The stadium at Cedar Creek will seat 2,000 for the match. Handback estimates a third of the tickets have already been purchased during a pre-sale for chamber members.
The charity match came about when Roddick and his wife, actress Brooklyn Decker, decided to live in Cashiers on a seasonal basis. They wanted to make a difference locally by helping young people, so they met with long-time Cashiers resident and philanthropist William McKee. "The goal is to establish a long-term program for all kids in this area," McKee said. "A new non-profit - Mountain Youth Charities - has been formed for that sole purpose."
Grounds open at 9 AM. on Saturday, July 27. The VIP breakfast and the junior match begin at 10 AM., followed by Roddick and Courier against the local pro-am doubles champs at 11 AM. The main event, pitting Roddick versus Courier, is at 11:30 AM.
Find Cashier lodging and links for local restaurants and attractions on the Cashiers NC Visitor Guide.
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