The longest running event on the USTA Pro Circuit is proudly hosted
right here in Arkansas. St. Vincent Auxiliary has sponsored the men's
professional tennis tournament since 1984. The 2014 tournament will run
the week of April 7th with the finals on April 13th and will be played
at The Pleasant Valley Club.
Over the years, this tournament has launched the professional tennis
careers of very well known icons in sport. The most notable being Andre
Agassi. Others who have gone on to world class careers are the Jensen
brothers, Brad Gilbert, Ken Flach, Robert Seguso, Jimmy Arias and Andy
Roddick to name a few.
In 1992, the United States Southern Tennis Association voted this
event the "Adult Tournament of the Year" and, in 2010, it was awarded
"Special Tennis Event of the Year". The tournament has grown from a
small event with only a few spectators to a major tennis event featuring
top future professional players from around the world attended by
hundreds of people and sponsorships that raise funds for health related
causes.
The Wildcard Tournament begins April 1, 2014 and will be played at
Rebsamen Tennis Center. The tournament features former college players
and up and coming Arkansas juniors trying to earn a spot in next week's
main draw.
Tour De Paul Tournament Website
FREE Conway Women's Tennis Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th. This "Introduction to Tennis" class is for beginners from ages18 to 55. This class is designed to progress into the Fun, Friendly Atmosphere that Women's League Play offers!!!
