Bausch & Lomb Championships
April 8-14

   World-class tennis returns to Amelia  at the Bausch & Lomb Championships, which takes place April 8 -14 at Amelia Island Plantation.

Two-time champion Monica Seles _________________________

Wimbleton & U.S. Open champion Venus Williams ______________________

    This tournament, now in its 23rd year, is an island tradition. It is the second-oldest U.S. event on the women's tour. Bausch & Lomb has been the title sponsor for the last 16 years. The list of past champions here reads like a Who's Who of tennis history, including Evert, Navratilova, Graf, Sabatini and Sanchez-Vicario.

2001 Bausch & Lomb champion Amelie Mauresmo _______________

Anna Kournikova ________________

   At presstime, players committed to play this year's event include two-time Bausch & Lomb champion Monica Seles, reigning Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion Venus Williams, Anna Kournikova and rising Belgian star Justine Henin. Also expected to play this year are defending champion Amelie Mauresmo of France and Amanda Coetzer of South Africa.
This tournament has grown to become a favorite for fans and players alike due to the beautiful surroundings and relaxed atmosphere.

Fan favorite Amanda Coetzer
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     The Bausch & Lomb Championships will continue its "Commitment to Community" campaign in 2002. This program benefits selected charities and causes in the Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach areas, including the Amelia Island Montessori School, the Pilot Clubs of Jacksonville and Nassau County and the First Coast Tennis Foundation.
   For up-to-date information on player commitments, schedule of play or ticket information, please call 1-800-486-8366 or visit www.blchamps.com.