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Tennis on Atlantic Avenue
McEnroe v Wilander Tennis Exhibition on Atlantic Avenue
History will be made on Friday, February 19, 2010 as two of tennis' all-time greatest champions, John McEnroe and Mats Wilander, play tennis on Atlantic Avenue for the first-ever “Tennis on the Ave” tennis exhibition on Atlantic Avenue.
Traffic will cease on Atlantic Avenue from E 1st Avenue to E 2nd Avenue to play host to the makeshift tennis court being set up in the middle of the street.
Fans will enjoy an exhibition that will serve as warm-up for the real tennis action that begins on Saturday, February 20, 2010 when the ATP Champions Tour gets underway at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) held at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.
“Tennis on the Ave” is free and is first-come, first-serve.
Outdoor seating is available at the numerous Atlantic Avenue restaurants that line the block so come early to revel in everything that makes the Avenue a special place.
The festivities will begin at 6 pm with the Volley Girls warming up the crowd with ticket and merchandise giveaways, music and more.
The Volley Girls in all Their Beauty!
At 6:15 pm McEnroe will take to the street to play Wilander for what is sure to be a fun, engaging and interactive fan experience.
“What an exciting way to kick-off one of the biggest events in Delray Beach’s history, the ATP Champions Tour playing on American soil for the first time ever,” said Mark Baron, ITC tournament director.
“Bringing McEnroe and Wilander to Atlantic Avenue is a great opportunity to promote the world famous street we call home.”
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Click the arrow in the middle of the screen below to watch this 2:11 minute video of McEnroe and Wilander playing "Tennis on the Ave."
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