Gibson-Baldwin Grand Slam Jam Tennis Shootout

Friday, April 30 - 7pm

Grand Slam Jam Welcomes Two More Tennis All-Stars

In addition to the already stellar line-up of Martina Navratilova and Jim Courier, two more tennis superstars have been added to the roster of the Gibson-Baldwin Grand Slam Jam Tennis Shootout. John McEnroe and Corina Morariu will partake in the tennis and musical festivities in Austin Friday, April 30 at the Erwin Center.

The Gibson-Baldwin Grand Slam Jam Shootout has become an annual Austin event that brings together world-renowned tennis talent and musical powerhouses. In the past this sporting exhibition has been preceded by performances from Endochine, Mike Mills of REM, and Lee Roy Parnell. The Grand Slam Jam Tennis Shootout pairs celebrities with professional tennis athletes in competitive matches that are athletically impressive and immensely entertaining.

John McEnroe, one of tennis’ elite, has won 77 singles titles and 48 doubles titles since turning pro in 1978. McEnroe was ranked as the world’s Number One player for four consecutive years from 1981-1984. In July 1999 McEnroe was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He retired in 1994 and has since worked as a sports commentator for CBS sports, NBC and the USA network covering some of tennis’ most fantastic tournaments including the U.S. Open, French Open and Wimbledon. McEnroe is most widely recognized and remembered for his loose-cannon temper. At the height of his career, in the 1980s, McEnroe often lost his cool, throwing rackets and having tantrums on court.

Corina Morariu began playing professional tennis in 1994, at age 16. She quickly moved up and joined the ranks of the world’s best tennis players, ranking Number 28 in singles and Number One in doubles, in May 2000. Morariu won the Wimbledon Doubles Title with Lindsay Davenport in 1999. Morariu was born and raised in Detroit and attended UCLA. In May 2001 she began chemotherapy after being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. One year later Morariu returned to the tennis circuit, competing on the WTA Tour in San Diego.

Tickets for the Gibson-Baldwin Grand Slam Jam Tennis Shootout at the Frank Erwin Center, Friday, April 30 at 7 PM are $16, $26, $45 VIP and $75 Courtside and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL TICKET PRICES EXCEPT VIP AND COURTSIDE. NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS: $2 off college and university student, faculty and staff with valid ID at the Erwin Center box office ONLY and $2 off for groups of 20 or more. Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512/471-7744. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. The Nextel Emergency Message Center is available on the arena concourse during this event. For emergencies only call 512/845-4213. uterwincenter.com