FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARENA TO SIZZLE AS FIERY-HOT LEGENDS PLAYERS CONFIRMED FOR SHRIVER'S CHARITY TENNIS CHALLENGE

Baltimore, November 14 ­ The area's premier charitable sporting event has confirmed the players for the Salomon Smith Barney Legends Match. The legendary field of tennis all-stars will feature Jana NovotnaTim Wilkison battling Zina Garrison who will be joining forces with Richey Reneberg.

The 2001 Chevy Chase Bank Tennis Challenge presented by The Baltimore Sun will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 PM, at the Baltimore Arena. American tennis superstars, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick face-off in the Tennis Challenge's Feature Match billed as "an evening of Star Spangled Tennis."

The Tennis Challenge welcomes back 1998 Wimbledon champion, Jana Novotna who appeared as a Tennis Challenge Feature player that same year. She headlines an all-star cast of tennis legends that is the preliminary to the Agassi vs. Roddick showdown. Novotna is joined by 1988 Olympic Doubles Gold Medallist (w/Shriver), Zina Garrison former world¹s No. 1 doubles player and Davis Cup hero Richey Reneberg plus the gritty ex-ATP and current Champion Tour superstar Tim Wilkison.

"Hosting a Legends field of this caliber combined with the likes of Agassi and Roddick is like icing on the cake. Baltimore should be prepared for one of the very best years in Tennis Challenge history," said Tournament Chairman and Founder, Pam Shriver.

In addition to the tennis action on the court, fans will also be awarded the opportunity to meet some of the stars up close in the following VIP packages, with proceeds benefiting the Baltimore Tennis Patrons growing youth and adult tennis programs.

FOR A CHILD's BENEFIT
Ticket are now on-sale for a special Legends Player Reception and Auction for "A Child¹s Benefit" on Tuesday, December 11 at the Harbor Court Hotel beginning at 6:30 PM. Tickets to this special VIP reception will allow guests the chance to meet some of the tennis stars and participating Ravens and Orioles players. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call the Tournament Office at 410/296-2929 x21.

A TENNIS FANTASY
Experience this once in a lifetime opportunity to team with and take on the pros. Join the Salomon Smith Barney Legends players plus other tennis greats and celebrities in the 3rd Annual Baltimore Tennis Patron's Celebrity Pro-Am. The afternoon includes a luncheon, round robin tennis with the pros/celebrities, photos, and more. For information on how to make your dream a reality, call the Baltimore Tennis Patrons at 410/296-2100.

The Chevy Chase Bank Tennis Challenge presented by the Baltimore Sun is played to benefit the Baltimore Community Foundation, a publicly endowed non-profit organization that donates proceeds to area children's charities. Since the event's inception in 1986, over $2.6 million has been distributed to child-related causes.

Tickets are on sale NOW and range in price from $15-$90. Tickets can be purchased at the Baltimore Arena Box Office 410/347-2010 and all TICKETMASTER locations. To charge tickets by phone call 410/481-SEAT. Additional sponsorship or ticket information can be obtained by calling the Tournament Office at 410/296-2929 or www.tennischallenge.org.

Salomon Smith Barney Legends Match
Jana Novotna & Tim Wilkison
vs.
Zina Garrison & Richey Reneberg

Feature Singles Match
Andre Agassi vs. Andy Roddick

Orioles Challenge Match
*Brady Anderson & Andre Agassi
vs.
*Orioles Players (TBD) & Andy Roddick

*Coached by Baltimore Ravens Players

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