Strong Womens Field Set for Tennis Channel Open

The Tennis Channel will feature former Grand Slam semifinalists Jelena Dokic and Alexandra Stevenson in The Mirage Cup, its inaugural women's tennis tournament, Feb. 27-March 5.

Dokic paces the field and has been ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, with career wins over Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin-Hardenne, Monica Seles and Venus Williams. Stevenson, meanwhile, has defeated Jennifer Capriati, Elena Dementieva, Anastasia Myskina and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.

The Mirage is the official hotel and casino of the 2006 Tennis Channel Open, as well as the title sponsor of the event's women's ITF tournament in Las Vegas. The Mirage also will host the men's tournament draw ceremony Friday, Feb. 24 and the player party Sunday, Feb. 26.

Steve Bellamy, president and founder of The Tennis Channel said, "The Tennis Channel Open and The Mirage Cup are thrilled to be able to hail such a spectacular player field its first year. We appreciate The Mirage's support as our partner and for providing the opportunity for this to be an exceptional event."

Also scheduled to compete in The Mirage Cup are Jill Craybas, Meilen Tu and Nicole Pratt, as well as rising American stars Ashley Harkleroad, Angela Haynes, Laura Granville, Jamea Jackson, Shenay Perry and Vania King.