Action is underway at the Dow Corning Womens Professional Tennis Tournament in Midland.

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Michigan's Only Pro Tennis Tournament Underway Now in Midland

Tickets Are Still Available for Dow Corning Pro Tennis; Finals Set Sunday

February 7, 2009
By: Dave Rogers

Fast and furious court action is already underway at the Midland Community Tennis Center for the 21st annual Dow Corning Women's Professional Tennis Tournament.

"Don't miss this excitement as we host 64 professional athletes from 20 plus nations!" said Mike Woody, MCTC executive director. "I can promise you, the action will surprise you and the event will surely entertain even the non-tennis enthusiast."

Opening rounds Monday and Tuesday include qualifying matches and feature free admission, said Mr. Woody.

Tickets options include: General Admission just $12 ($8 for Juniors) Club Seats $18 (Reserved, cushioned seating) Premium Club Seats $40 (Include Access to the Patrons' Lounge for unlimited dining & drinks!) Feature Matches start at 7 p.m. weekdays. Saturday 12 noon and 7 p.m. starts. Sunday finals are at 1 p.m.

Weekday matches during the day also feature free viewing.

Special this year: Friday, Feb. 13 at 12 noon will have a feature match catered by Bucks Run. Cost is $10.

Special Event Package: $50 to include access to the Dueling Piano Concert Saturday, Feb 14 or the Wine & Jazz Party on Friday, Feb. 13 evening both after the matches.

Other scheduled events are as follows:

Monday noon, player press conference with gourmet lunch by Willow Tree Restaurant.

Tuesday, 10 a.m., singles main draw matches, first round, free admission.

Pros to Schools/Schools to Matches: (all day).

"Think Smart. Dream Big." (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Special program for at-risk youth.

Opening night matches, Tuesday, 7 p.m. (dining 5-7 p.m.) Presented by Apothecary Shoppe Pharmacies, catering by Holiday Inn (Wyndham).

Feature night matches, 7 p.m. Wednesday, presented by Dow Corning Corp., catering sponsor Dow Diamond.

Cardio Clinic & luncheon, 11-2:30 p.m. Thursday, presented by Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland.

Feature matches, 7 p.m. Thursday (dining 5-7), presented by Dow Chemical Co.

Singles main draw matches and quarterfinals, 10 a.m. Friday.

Feature night matches 7 p.m. Friday, presented by Dow Corning Corp., catering sponsor Zehnders of Frankenmuth. Post-match wine and jazz party sponsored by Chemical Bank.

Feature day matches, 12 noon Saturday, presented by Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. (Semi-final matches, singles and doubles).

Feature night matches, 7 p.m. Saturday, presented by Meijer. (Semi-final matches, singles and doubles). Catering sponsor, Valley Plaza Resort.

Finals, Sunday 1 p.m., presented by Dow Corning Corp., catering sponsor Horizons Conference Center.

Information is available online: www.DowCorningTennisClassic.com