April 10, 2001

Memphis, Tenn. --- - The University of Memphis men's tennis team will host its first-ever Pro-Am, Apr. 27-28th, on the resurfaced University of Memphis courts. The tournament, in round-robin format, will pit current Tiger players against alumni and supporters of the program, beginning at 8:45 a.m., Apr. 28th.

The previous evening, there will be a reception held in honor of Tommy Buford, who was the Head Coach of the men's tennis team for 30 years. Buford coached current Head Coach Phil Chamberlain from 1973-76. Chamberlain was inducted to the Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame, Jan. 26th of this year. Chamberlain is already in the University of Memphis and the Memphis Amateurs Halls of Fame.

For more information or to RSVP to the Pro-Am, contact either Keri Davis or Phil Chamberlain at 901-765-4458 or by email at philchamberlain@hotmail.com. Please RSVP by Apr. 15th in order to participate in the pro-am.