River Oaks is one of the most prestigious and historically significant venues in American tennis and is going to be a great long term home for the Stanford Cup. We love the intimate feel of the venue and believe both the players and the fans will appreciate this special setting.

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We are very pleased to welcome our newest partner, Outback Steakhouse, as the title sponsor of the Series and are excited to promote, expand and enhance the Outback Champions Series brand in the sports marketplace. Outback has a great history of supporting sports events and properties and we are flattered that this will be their first major foray into tennis.

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Goran Ivanisevic has been one of the most exciting personalities in tennis in the last 15 years. We are thrilled to add him to the field in Boston where the indoor surface will certainly make him one of the favorites for the title.

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