Tennis tourney highlights Riverfest

Published 11:39 am Friday, April 15, 2011

Riverfest weekend will be highlighted athletically by the second Guaranty Bank Tennis Tournament.

The tournament will feature between 30 to 60 adult and youth competitors on the Halls Ferry Tennis Courts beginning today and concluding on Sunday.

Halls Ferry tennis director Rick Shields said the tournament is gaining in popularity thanks to Guaranty Bank’s sponsorship.

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“We’re really fortunate to have David Bell from Guaranty Bank, who is really trying to promote tennis in Vicksburg,” Shields said. “We had the first tournament last year and we’ve been able to grow it this year.

“We’ve got players coming from the surrounding areas of Jackson, Greenville, and Natchez.”

The format will include draws in men’s and women’s singles, doubles along with mixed doubles.

Player ratings from the United States Tennis Association will be used to bracket play.

The cost for the tournament for late signups will $25 for singles and $20 for doubles.

Players can contact Shields at 601-831-8006 for more information.