Men's Tennis to Compete in 121st Pacific Coast Doubles Championship

Event is Second Oldest in the United States

Villanova is competing in the 121st Pacific Coast Doubles Championship

March 5, 2010

LA JOLLA, Calif. - The Villanova men's tennis team is currently competing in the 121st Pacific Coast Doubles Championship, hosted by the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club located in La Jolla, Calif.

This is the second-oldest tennis event in the United States and has a rich tournament history. First held in 1890 at The Hotel Del Monte in Monterey, California, the event was created to promote the sale of real estate on the Monterey peninsula.The original concept pitted the best players from the East versus those from the West. This coast to coast rivalry was the inspiration for the Davis Cup. Past Winners include Jack Kramer, Ted Schroeder, Bobby Riggs, Pancho Segura, Don Budge, Tony Trabert, Stan Smith, Bob Lutz, Arthur Ashe, Dennis Ralston, and John McEnroe and many other world-class champions.

To follow Villanova participants, follow the link below:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=82743

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