WTT Stepping Up Stadium Locations

World Team Tennis is one of the best ways to enjoy a couple of matches and get a close look at the legends and young stars of the game.  It seems that there's an interesting movement going on in The City of Brotherly Love, as their WTT Freedom's franchise will now be competing in a primetime venue at the King of Prussia Mall.  This reminds me of the University of Pennsylvania's tennis stadium which is located right in the middle of their urban campus.  I recall playing an NCAA match there once; after running for a ball, I had to leap over the bleachers, and literally bumped into a hot dog stand on the side of the street; needless to say it's a great atmosphere for tennis and it's location is a catalyst for fan support.  Watching Venus Williams and John McEnroe in this new WTT Philly Stadium should be exciting:

Philadelphia's Tennis Franchise to Build Court at KOP Mall

This summer, you’ll be able to do more than just shop at the King of Prussia Mall, you’ll be able to watch professional tennis in the mall’s parking lot.

The third largest mall in the country will become the home court for the Freedoms -- Philadelphia’s franchise in the World Team Tennis league. In mid-June, the team will begin erecting a 2,500-seat stadium in the parking lot near Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.

The team has played at Cabrini College for the last seven years. Marketing manager Rory Paolantonio says this allows them to show off their product:

“Cabrini was beautiful, it’s a beautiful campus but it’s tucked in the woods. You can’t really see it from the road so you can’t get much more visibility than 202 right by the King of Prussia Mall where thousands of people go every day.”

Seven matches will be played there during July featuring top names like Venus Williams, Bob and Mike Bryan, and John McEnroe.

courtesy: kyw1060.com