Every year since 1999, the ColemanVision Tennis Championship has brought the next generation of Women's Grand Slam tennis players to New Mexico to compete in what the USTA has rated as one of the top 5 best tournaments in the nation. Strategically hosted each fall just 3 weeks after the conclusion of the U.S. Open, our tournament consistently attracts exceptionally talented, high profile players from over 30 countries around the world, resulting in a rich international blend of families, coaches, and smiling fans right here in Albuquerque.
Singles Qualifying matches begin on Sunday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Other events that day include; Middle School Tennis League Clinics, Sponsors/Patrons Doubles Clinic, Junior Pro/Am Event, and Junior Excellence Clinic. Weekday events feature a lively pro-am doubles night where local sponsors play with professionals, and a lively Players Party and Auction. The weekend concludes with semifinal play in both singles and doubles on Saturday and then Sunday's championship round and awards ceremony on the stadium court.
In addition to what promises to be an action-packed week, we are extremely proud to have the Southwest Tennis Foundation as the recipent of this year's charitable proceeds. A non-profit organization established to promote and develop tennis primarily at the mid-school level, the SWTF has grown from 120 participants at its inception in 1996 to over 525 students in 2002. It has, in total, served more than 3000 students from across a broad range of ethnic and economic groups and truly represents many of the broader goals and objectives of the ColemanVision Tennis Championships.
We look forward to your involvement and hope to see you at the courts