(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 24, 2008 ) COSTA MESA, CA September 24th, 2008 – After taking a year off due to injuries number two seed Zack Fleishman rallied back from a first set deficit to upset number one seed, Michael McClune, 4-6, 6-4 7-6 (5). The first and second sets went quickly with big serves and blasting forehands. In the third set Fleishman broke McClune to go up 5-4 and McClune held to take the match into a tie-break.
Fleishman stayed calm and closed the match after McClune returned Fleishman’s serve into the net.

Costa Mesa City Council member, Katrina Foley, congratulated the players and presented the trophies.

The $10,000 USTA Pro Circuit Futures world-class event boasts players from over 12 different nations. The United States Tennis Association organizes, sponsors and administers the USTA Pro Circuit – the Futures are professional tournaments offering $10,000 to $15,000 in prize money and are typically the proving ground for top-ranked juniors, college players and pros at the beginning of their careers. This year, players from more than 50 countries will be competing in 96 USTA Pro Circuit events for $3 million in prize money.

The event was held at the Costa Mesa Tennis Center located in the beautiful TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa, California.

Contact Information:
Katrina Foley, City Council Member
Katrina Foley
Tel: 949-756-5258
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