Tennis Ventures Partners with Legendary Stanford University Tennis Coaches

PHOENIX, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennis Ventures, the Phoenix-based tour operator of the international grand slam tennis tournaments has partnered with Dick & Anne Gould, the legendary Stanford University tennis coaches to be the hosts and touring pros on Tennis Ventures' Australian Open Quarter Finals program. With 18 National Collegiate Team Championships to their names, the Goulds have coached former Australian Open singles champions Roscoe Tanner and Barbara Jordan and doubles champions Jared Palmer, Scott Davis, Bob and Mike Bryan, and Kathy Jordan.  

"We are excited to travel back to the Australian Open where we have many great memories," Dick Gould said.  "We also look forward to sharing our passion for tennis on the court with those who are joining us on this fantastic program."  

Tennis Ventures CEO, Chadwick Byrd, announced: "We are extremely proud of being able to work with such high caliber and top class individuals as the Goulds.  Their experience and passion for tennis and international travel make them a perfect fit with our unique programs to the international slams."  

Byrd went on to say that the adult players on the program will have the opportunity to play nearly every day of the 10-day program and will have instruction from the Goulds and other international tennis pros on all four surfaces of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments. "No other tennis program offers the same combination of tournament viewing, player participation, all-inclusive activities and first class amenities."

About Tennis Ventures

Tennis Ventures is an Official US Tour Operator of the Australian Open.  In addition to viewing tournament action, Tennis Ventures' travelers experience world-class professional tennis clinics and play during their trips along with a host of other all-inclusive unique activities and events.  Due to their exclusive access to private tennis clubs and limited access at the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments, Tennis Ventures keeps their travel groups small.  The company has sold out every program it has put together.  Additional information about Tennis Ventures can be found at www.tennisventures.net.

SOURCE Tennis Ventures