NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Tennis and gaming enthusiasts can experience the excitement of
the US Open and show off their skills at the "Lexus Virtual Open
at Rockefeller Center" from September 4-6 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
daily). Participants in the three-day virtual tournament,
featuring a scaled-down tennis court and Nintendo's Wii console,
will compete for the chance to win a one year lease of a new
Lexus IS F and tickets to the US Open finals.
Professional tennis player and ESPN on-court analyst Luke Jensen
and his former doubles partner and brother, Murphy Jensen, will
be onsite to instruct participants and provide commentary
throughout the tournament. What's more, for each serve hit
during the virtual tournament, Lexus will donate $1 to the Andy
Roddick Foundation (up to $30,000).
The event is free to participate and open to the public. For
more information about the Lexus Virtual Open at Rockefeller
Center, visit http://www.myownpursuit.com.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: 50th Street and Rockefeller Plaza
WHO: Luke Jensen, Professional tennis player and ESPN on-court
analyst Murphy Jensen, Professional tennis player and host of
Tennis Channel's Open Access
*NOTE: In 1993, Luke and his brother Murphy Jensen Luke won the
French Open doubles crown
VISUALS: -- Hundreds of Wii players battling it out on the scaled down US
Open tennis court
-- ESPN commentator Luke Jensen and his brother Murphy Jensen
umpiring matches, providing tips for players and more!
FINALS: The top two scorers will compete on Sept. 6 for the chance to
win the grand prize, a one year lease of a Lexus IS F and two
tickets to watch the US Open Finals in the Lexus Luxury Suite on
Sunday, Sept. 9. The runner up will receive two tickets to
watch the US Open semi-finals on Sept. 8 in the Lexus Luxury
Suite.