The Greenbrier, the classic American resort in the foothills of West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, will be host this fall to The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic, featuring a historic match between tennis legends Pete Sampras and John McEnroe.
On September 22, 2012, The Greenbrier will host this new tennis classic featuring two of the greatest living American tennis stars, who together hold 21 career Grand Slam men’s singles titles. The one-day event will include a Pro-Am and a marquee match-up between McEnroe and Sampras.
“Building on the success of the star-studded The Greenbrier Classic, an official PGA TOUR FedExCup event, we are thrilled to be able to bring the biggest names in tennis to our extraordinary facilities at The Greenbrier this fall,” says Jim Justice, chairman and owner of The Greenbrier.
“I am really looking forward to my first visit to The Greenbrier; I’ve heard such great things about the resort, the history of the place and the Old White Golf Course-some of my buddies have encouraged me to bring my golf clubs,” says Pete Sampras. “And it’s always a pleasure to get on the court with John. It’s sure to be an entertaining match in a beautiful setting.”
“I am looking forward to experiencing the Greenbrier for the first time and the challenge of playing against one of the greatest tennis champions of all time, Pete Sampras,” says John McEnroe. “I know Pete will be ready for me, so I will be working very hard to be able to bring my best tennis. Hopefully the people of West Virginia and the entire Greenbrier area will come out, support the event and have a great experience.”
Reserved seating is now available for $50 per seat. For more information about The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic, to purchase tickets or for details about box seat options, please call 855-239-7531. For more information about The Greenbrier resort, please visit: www.greenbrier.com.
ABOUT THE GREENBRIER
Located in White Sulphur Springs in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, The Greenbrier has been welcoming guests since 1778. Known as “America’s Resort,” it encompasses 6,750 acres of undulating landscape that includes: four golf courses (including the exclusive Greenbrier Sporting Club’s private course); a championship indoor and outdoor tennis facility (including five outdoor clay courts and five indoor courts); The Greenbrier Clinic (specializing in executive health); a 40,000-square-foot spa; a mélange of sporting activities; shops; private homes at The Greenbrier Sporting Club; guests-only casino; and, at its heart, a vast and imposing grand hotel. Purchased in 2009 by West Virginia entrepreneur James C. Justice II, The Greenbrier has undergone a $250+ million restoration and is now home to The Greenbrier Classic, a PGA TOUR, FedExCup event, and will launch The Greenbrier Presidential Express, a luxury touring train from Washington, DC to The Greenbrier train depot, and The Greenbrier Medical Institute, a state-of-the-art medical complex on the resort’s grounds, later this year.
ABOUT PETE SAMPRAS: Pete Sampras joined the professional tour at the age of 16 in 1988, won his first pro tournament on February 12, 1990 in Philadelphia, and reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career on April 12, 1993. Pete went on to win 14 Grand Slam titles (including 5 US Open singles titles) and held the year-end No. 1 world ranking for a record six consecutive years (from 1993 through 1998).
ABOUT JOHN MCENROE:
John McEnroe is an American tennis legend. John won seven Grand Slam singles titles, was part of five U.S. Davis Cup winning teams, and held the No. 1 world ranking for four straight years between 1981 and 1984. John was also a very accomplished doubles player — winning nine Grand Slam men’s doubles titles and holding the No. 1 ranking in men’s doubles for a record 257 weeks. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in July 1999. John is a popular TV analyst during the Grand Slams and other pro tennis events.
