SPORTS SPOT
Women’s Tennis Play-Off
McKINNEY, Texas – The City of McKinney and Visit McKinney are proud to announce The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park will host the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-off between the top women’s players from Ukraine and Austria on Nov. 16-17. “The City of McKinney is honored to host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-off, an event that brings not only top-tier tennis to our community but also significant economic benefits,” said Mayor George Fuller. “Hosting a tournament of this caliber showcases our world-class facilities and puts McKinney on the global stage. Moreover, we are proud to provide a home for the Ukrainian team during such a challenging time, demonstrating our city’s commitment to supporting recreation and cultural exchanges.” The competition will be a best-of-five match series and one of eight held worldwide in November. The winners will advance to the Billie Jean -14- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ September 2024
King Cup Qualifier by Gainbridge next April. The play-off begins Saturday, Nov. 16, with two singles matches. Two reverse singles matches and a doubles match will follow on Sunday, Nov. 17. If one nation clinches victory in the third or fourth singles match, the schedule will be amended. “This international event reflects McKinney’s dedication to fostering sports tourism and enhancing our city’s profile as a premier destination for world-class events,” said Aaron Werner, Director of Visit McKinney. “We’re proud to welcome athletes and fans from around the globe, who will not only experience our exceptional facilities and hospitality but also contribute to our local economy by staying in our hotels, dining in our restaurants, and shopping in our stores.” The Courts of McKinney opened the new $11 million indoor tennis complex at Gabe Nesbitt