We could go on with tennis puns all day, but we're aces at getting to the point. This afternoon, play will begin in the River Oaks International Tennis Tournament. Did you know that the tournament is the oldest event in the United States still played at its original site and on its original surface? It's been around for 72 years, but doesn't look a day over 65.
In all seriousness, the River Oaks really is a Houston tradition, and has drawn big names like Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, and Andre Agassi in the past. This year's tournament kicks off at 1:30 this afternoon and includes an exhibition match between tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Monica Seles at 5:30 on April 5.
It all goes down on clay at the River Oaks Country Club today through April 8, when the winner will receive $300,000 in prize money. Nice.
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