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SUMMER VOLUME SIX // ISSUE ONE 2016 THIS ISSUE HEADLINES 10TH ANNUAL WAILEA FANTASY CAMP THIS NOVEMBER

FEATURED ATHLETES LINDSAY DAVENPORT

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: “We are pleased to have Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport back for one of our strongest fields to date” said Cathy Nicoloff, Camp Director from Wailea Tennis Club, which in February 2012 was voted one of the top fifty tennis resorts in the U.S. by Tennis Magazine and #1 in Hawaii. Adult tennis players from throughout the globe will converge on Wailea for an intense four days of instruction, drills, video analysis and play with the pro’s. “We are very excited for our 10th Anniversary Celebration this November at The Four Seasons Resort Maui”, added Nicoloff.

Lindsay Davenport and fantasy camper 2016 WAILEA FANTASY CAMP PACKAGE Fantasy Package Includes: Four nights garden LINDSAY view accommodations (November 16-20, 2016) at Four Seasons Resort; Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp DAVENPORT registration, Wailea Fantasy Camp Welcome Party and Awards Lunch. Does not include gratuity, Three time singles champion and former applicable taxes, food and beverage or other world #1 Lindsay Davenport will return for her incidentals. $3395 per person for double occupancy; seventh year for The 10th Annual Wailea Fantasy $3895 for single occupancy. Subject to availability. Tennis Camp in Maui, which will be held November See registration information to reserve your 16-20, 2016 at Wailea Tennis Club and Four Seasons package. For more camp info contact Camp Director Resort Maui. Participants will be treated to world Cathy Nicoloff at 808-879-1958 or class instruction and match play with Davenport, [email protected] Former #1 and Two Time US Open Champion Tracy Austin, Former U.S. Captain Tom Gullikson Wailea Tennis Club is the largest resort tennis facility and Former ATP player Justin Gimelstob. on Maui, featuring 11 Plexipave courts and a picturesque stadium court. In February 2012 it was Lindsay Davenport has been ranked number one in voted one of the top fifty tennis resorts in the U.S. singles and doubles on the WTA Tour. She has won by Tennis Magazine and #1 in Hawaii. Renowned for three Grand Slam singles tournaments and earned its high level of customer service and idyllic country an Olympic Gold Medal in singles in 1996. She has club atmosphere, Wailea Tennis Club offers daily won 55 WTA Tour singles titles and 37 doubles titles, lessons and clinics by its team of USPTA certified and is one of only four women since 1975 who have professionals, full service pro-shop, and special been the year-end world number one player at least events and activities throughout the year. four times. Lindsay is currently a commentator for . www.waileatennis.com 1

Tom Gullikson TOM GULLIKSON BIOGRAPHY Tom Gullikson has had an illustrious career. He reached a career high of #34 in the world in singles and #4 in doubles , most notably in performances with twin brother Tim. The duo reached the Wimbledon final in 1983. Gullikson won 1 career singles title and 15 career doubles titles, and has coached such top players as , , and . From 1994-1999 he served as US Davis Cup Captain, leading the team to victory in 1995. He also coached the U.S. Olympic Team in 1996 where he helped win the gold medal. He currently is a lead national coach with the USTA National Player Development Program where he has coached ATP Players and .

2 Photo by Paul Fenelon TRACY AUSTIN

Tennis prodigy Tracy Austin stormed into women's tennis in 1977 and set a number of amazing records as the youngest player in the sport. In 1977, she was the youngest winner of a pro tournament when she won her first title at Avon Futures of Portland, Oregon, at the age of 14 years, 28 days. That same year, as an unseeded amateur, she reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. In 1979, she won her first major title at the where she defeated in the semifinals and severed Chris 125-match winning streak. She then defeated Chris again that year to become the youngest player to win the U.S. Open at the age of 16 years and nine months. In 1980, she ranked No. 1 in the world and set a

new record as the youngest NO. 1 ranked player in tennis history. From 1978 to 1983, she was ranked in the Top Ten, and from 1980-81 she was No. 2.

In 1980, she reached $1 million in career prize money, becoming the youngest player at the time, male or female, at the age of 17 years, 8 months to reach that mark. That same year, she and her brother, John, became the only brother/sister team to win Wimbledon mixed doubles in history. In 1981, she won her second U.S. Open title in a thrilling tiebreak finish over . Tracy defeated Chris and Martina back-to-back five times, and she led the career head-to-head against Chris 9-8. In 1983, her back injuries limited her play, and then in1989 she was involved in a near-fatal car accident that resulted in a broken leg that eventually ended her playing career.

Tracy Austin 3 JUSTIN GIMELSTOB BIOGRAPHY Justin Gimelstob is an American broadcaster, producer and former tennis professional. Justin won 13 ATP doubles titles, as well as consecutive Grand Slam mixed doubles titles with at the 1998 and . He won the Boy’s National Championships in an unprecedented three age groups (14’s in 1991, 16’s in 1993, and 18’s in 1995) and led UCLA to an NCAA runner-up finish and won the NCAA Doubles title in 1996. While Justin also hosts his own long form interview show at UCLA, Justin was an All-American in both called “Holding Court With Justin Gimelstob” where singles and doubles, was the #1 ranked player in he has interviewed guests from the tennis, sports, and singles and doubles, and maintained the highest entertainment worlds, ranging from , John GPA (4.0) of any student athlete at UCLA. Justin McEnroe, , and Lindsey reached a career high of #63 in singles and #18 Vonn to Greg Norman and Randy Jackson. in doubles on the ATP World Tour. Justin was also an active member of the Justin is serving his 3rd term on the ATP World Tour US Davis Cup Team. Justin retired from the Board of Directors as a representative of the players ATP World Tour after the 2007 season and and has been one of the most successful advocates for made a successful transition into sports and player’s rights since the Tour’s inception. The ATP entertainment broadcasting. recently named Justin the Chairman of Player Business. Justin is also a worldwide ambassador for Technology Justin has worked with Tennis Channel, CBS, Company SAP, , Nike, and Zico Coconut water. NBC, Fox Sports, Fox Sports Radio, ESPN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN, TV Guide Justin is passionate about philanthropy, and dedicates and Extra. Through his production company, time to the Justin Gimelstob Children’s Fund. Since the “Without Limits Productions” Justin also hosts Fund’s inception in 1998, Justin has hosted events with and co-produces a show about life on the ATP the support of Pete Sampras, , John World Tour called, “ATP World Tour Uncovered” McEnroe, Lindsay Davenport, and the Bryan which is distributed to over 150 countries twins, and has donated over 1 million dollars to The worldwide. He also hosts and produces Valerie Fund, an organization that supports children “Players Give Back” a yearly look at the tennis with cancer and other blood disorders. community’s commitment to philanthropy.

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