A pro women’s tennis competition is underway at Sun Oaks in Redding. The Merrill Lynch $30,000 Women’s Open is a USTA Pro Circuit and World Tennis Tour Pro Tennis Event. It features players from all over the world. The tournament benefits the non-profit “Ascension Project”, which sponsors junior tennis players to help them get college tennis scholarships. The competition is free to watch. The semi-finals and finals this Friday and Saturday will feature food, a full bar and music.
-Steve Gibson