Serena Williams is steamrolling her competition. (Camerawork USA photo)

2009 Kastles Campaign

Begins July 2

Only eight days remain until the Washington Kastles begin their second season of Advanta World TeamTennis as they travel to California to take on the Newport Beach Breakers.

Head coach Murphy Jensen and new Kastles star Leander Paes will make their Kastles debut against a Breakers team that finished fourth in the Western Conference at 5-9 in 2008. 

The Kastles return home to D.C. on July 7 for opening night against Venus Williams and the Philadelphia Freedoms.

 Serena and Venus Advance at Wimbledon

Washington Kastles star Serena Williams and sister Venus WIlliams kicked off their Wimbledon play this week as the championships began at the All England Tennis Club in London, England.

Serena, the No. 2 seed in the ladies singles draw, defeated Neuza Silva 6-1, 7-5, in the first round on Monday and Jarmila Groth 6-3, 6-2, in the second round on Wednesday. 

She will take on Roberta Vinci in round three. 

Serena will also pair up with Venus as the No. 4 seeded women's doubles team, taking on the team of Virginie Razzano and Aravane Rezai in round one.

Venus, who has won the last two Wimbledon titles, defeated Stefanie Voegele in the first round and defeated Kateryna Bondarenko in the second round by a score of 6-3, 6-2. 

She is set to take on Carla Suarez Navarro in the third round.

Venus will make her first professional appearance in Washington at the Kastles' home opener on July 7 with the Philadelphia Freedoms.

The Kastles' Leander Paes and partner Lukas Dlouhy, the recently crowned French Open champions, were upset this morning in the first round by James Blake and Mardy Fish.

Remember to log on to Washingtonkastles.com all week to follow your favorite stars as they try to capture yet another Grand Slam championship.

Kastles Box Seats and Dream Tables Available

A very limited number of Premier and Basic Box seats as well as VIP Dream Tables in Kastles Stadium have become available.

Last season, all boxes sold out and will shortly again for this year. Don't miss this great opportunity to get the best seats in D.C.'s most intimate sports venue.

With four seats included in each box, friends and family can enjoy all seven home matches and the Advanta WTT Championship Final in the best seats in the house. 

Premier Box holders also receive access to the catered VIP area and passes to special Kastles events.

There is no finer way to enjoy a summer evening in Washington than watching a match at a Kastles VIP Dream Table. Located courtside, Dream Tables include dinner with waiter/waitress service, access to catered the VIP hospitality tent for pre-match entertainment and invitations to exclusive Kastles sponsored events.

Premier and Basic Boxes and VIP Dream Tables can be purchased by calling the Kastles at (202) 4-TENNIS (483-6647). Don't wait - they will be gone soon. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets for opening night on July 7 along with many other matches are going fast, so purchase yours today to get the best tickets to the matches of your choice.

For individual match tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call (202) 397-7328.

Season and group tickets can be purchased by calling the Kastles at (202) 4-TENNIS (483-6647).

2009 Home Schedule:

7/7 vs. Philadelphia Freedoms featuring Venus Williams
7/8 vs. St. Louis Aces featuring Anna Kournikova
7/12 vs. New York Buzz (defending WTT Champs)
7/14 vs. Newport Beach Breakers featuring Serena Williams

7/16 vs. New York Sportimes featuring John McEnroe
7/21 vs. New York Buzz (defending WTT Champs)
7/22 vs. Springfield Lasers 
7/26 Advanta WTT Championship Finals at Kastles Stadium