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AustraliaN TEAM WIN 2010 WTC
Sell out crowds for all three nights of the World Tennis Challenge (WTC) proved that the hottest place to be this summer was at the iconic War Memorial Drive from January 12 – 14.
The Australian Team (Bernard Tomic & Pat Cash) took out the title for 2010 which was not surprisingly as Tomic’s sizzling winning streak saw him defeat current world ranked 15 Gilles Simon putting the Australian team is a strong position to win.
During the on court presentation Bernard said ‘he couldn’t have asked for more’ from the event and thanked event organisers Mark Woodforde, Darren Cahill and Roger Rasheed who together with Tennis SA Alistair McDonald brought this revolutionary event to Adelaide.
Results – Thursday14 January 2010
Court 1 – play commenced at 7.00pm
CURRENT PLAYERS
Bernard Tomic (291) def. Gilles Simon (15) 6-0, 6-7 (4-7), (10-6)
PAST PLAYERS
Pat Rafter def. John McEnroe 8-6
DOUBLES
Tomic/Cash def. Simon/ Leconte 7-6 (7-5)
Court 2 – play commenced at 7.00pm
CURRENT PLAYERS
Radek Stepanek (13) def. Robby Ginepri (96) 6-4, 6-0
PAST PLAYERS
Pat Cash def. Henri Leconte 8-4
DOUBLES
McEnroe/Ginepri def. Stepanek/Rafter 6-3
World Tennis Challenge is partnership between World Tennis Challenge and Tennis SA, the governing body of tennis in South Australia and a member association of Tennis Australia.
The innovative sports entertainment event that attracted past legends and current champions of the sport is a team competition between Australia, Americas, International and Europe seeing one current and one past player from each team.
World Tennis Challenge is proudly sponsored by the South Australian Government, through Events South Australia.
