Billie Jean King Announces Washington Kastles’ Home for 2008 Season
WASHINGTON – (April 30, 2008) – Today, the Washington Kastles, World TeamTennis’ newest franchise, announced plans to build a temporary 2,020 seat stadium at the site of the former Convention Center to host the pro tennis team this summer for its inaugural season. The Kastles also launched season ticket sales during a lunchtime press conference at the future site of the stadium. Kastles’ owner Mark Ein was joined by WTT co-founder Billie Jean King, WTT CEO/Commissioner Ilana Kloss and Mayor Adrian Fenty in releasing drawings of the soon-to-be constructed stadium.
The Kastles will play their inaugural match in their new home on July 8, when Serena Williams will lead the Kastles into a battle with the Boston Lobsters. The three-week WTT season offers exciting, fan-focused tennis that will see John McEnroe and Anna Kournikova make stops at the new stadium.
The temporary stadium will feature both premium box seating at courtside and affordable bleachers right on top of the action. Located at 11th and H streets, the stadium will be easily accessible by Metro and is expected to provide an economic boost for the heart of downtown Washington, DC during the summer.
“World TeamTennis is proud to bring our unique brand of tennis to the heart of the nation’s capital in this special tennis facility,” said tennis legend Billie Jean King.
King spent the day in Washington, where she hosted a luncheon for Kastles’ fans and announced “Play Ball” before the Washington Nationals game against the Atlanta Braves. King co-founded the WTT Pro League, which kicks off its 33rd season of tennis in July
The Kastles also announced that full-plan season tickets are now on sale, as well as three-match ticket packages featuring Williams, McEnroe and Kournikova. Tennis fans can choose a number of ways to enjoy WTT’s fast-action tennis including baseline VIP dinner tables, premier box seats, reserved chair seats and reserved bleacher seats. Tickets can be purchased by calling (202)-4TENNIS or by visiting washingtonkastles.com.
