from the Miami Herald:
South Florida tennis fans can turn back the clock on Sept. 22 and watch legends Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Jim Courier and Michael Chang compete against each other at the BankAtlantic Center in the first stop of the 2011 Champions Series.
The four Grand Slam champions will kick off a whirlwind 12-city tour over five weeks, and the series also will feature Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg and Mats Wilander in other cities. The players at each stop will compete in one-set semifinals and the winners will play for the title in an eight-game championship. The champion earns $500,000, the runner-up $350,000.
“Competing against my friends and foes in front of fans across the country is going to get my adrenaline pumping,” said Courier, who is co-owner of the tour. “The player lineup and format of the circuit is ideal for me and my peers to quench our competitive thirst while showcasing tennis to many cities that lack pro tennis events. May the best man win.”There was reportedly a delay starting the event due to a problem with McEnroe's wheelchair.
