22 July, 2006 Kalamazoo, Mich . . . Timon Corwin, tournament director, announced today that Aaron Krickstein and Todd Martin will play in the RX Optical/Greenleaf Trust and Greenleaf Hospitality Exhibition on August 4th. The annual exhibition and opening night ceremonies will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Stowe Tennis Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College.

In making the announcement Corwin said, ?To bring back two of the greatest players in Michigan history is exciting. Todd Martin and Aaron Krickstein had long successful professional careers, top 5 in the world at different stretches. They have been great ambassadors for the sport, exhibiting sportsmanship and a tremendous competitive spirit whenever they competed. I know the fans in Kalamazoo are going to be in for a great night seeing these two legends battle in the RX Optical/Greenleaf Trust and Greenleaf Hospitality Exhibition.?

Aaron Krickstein won in Kalamazoo capturing the National Championship title in the Boys 16?s in 1982 and the 18?s in 1983. Krickstein turned professional in 1983. He reached his career high ATP ranking of World No. 6 in 1990. His best finishes in a Grand Slam event were at the 1989 US Open, and the Australian open in 1995, where he reached the semifinals. During his career he won nine singles titles.

Todd Martin played tennis for Northwestern University in Illinois for two years before turning professional in 1990. In 1994, Martin reached the men?s singles final at the Australian Open where he lost in straight sets to the World No.1 Pete Sampras. Later that year, he reached the semi-finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open. He was a member of the US team which won the Davis Cup in 1995. He also reached the Wimbledon semi-finals again in 1996. In 1999, Martin reached his second Grand Slam final at the US Open and in 2000, he again turned in a strong-performance at the US Open, reaching the semifinals before falling to the eventual champion, Marat Safin. During his career Martin won eight singles and five doubles titles.

This year?s championship play begins on Friday August 4 and will culminate 10 days later with the singles finals on Sunday, August 13. During the ten days of tournament play spectators will view the top junior boys from all over the US vying for the doubles and singles national championship titles. Some 400 players will compete for the top USTA ranking in the 16 and 18 age divisions. The winners in singles and doubles in the 18?s will receive a wild card to the main draw of the US Open.

For ticket information call 269-337-7343.

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Source: Darlene Pontello (Tournament Office)