Dallas Mavs guard Klay Thompson, Dr. Phil McGraw and former U.S. Open tennis champion and Olympian CoCo Vandeweghe will join Dirk, Steve Nash, J.J. Barea and Mark Knowles in an exhibition-style charity match benefiting The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation
This just in!Beloved NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki is gearing up for his annual charity tennis match this Saturday and has added some big names to play alongside — Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks guard and four-time NBA Champion; Dr. Phil McGraw of the Dr. Phil show; and CoCo Vandeweghe, former World No. 9 in singles, 2018 U.S. Open Doubles Champion and U.S. Olympian.
In its sixth year, the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic – presented by Chime – is set for Saturday (Sept. 14) at 3 p.m. inside the Banner House at T Bar M (6060 Dilbeck Ln, Dallas, TX 75240). Doors will open at 2 p.m. with the T Bar M Academy Junior Teams match up kicking off the fun.
Also joining Dirk on the court are former Dallas Mavericks players Steve Nash,two-time NBA MVP, and J. J. Barea, 2011 NBA Champion, plus Mark Knowles, former World No. 1 tennis player in doubles with 55 ATP doubles titles.
Proceeds will benefit The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, which awards grants annually to organizations focusing on children’s wellbeing, health and education.
Tickets are $65 at universe.com. Limited parking is available. Ride sharing is strongly encouraged. (Use Alto code DFNTENNIS24 to receive $10 off 2 rides at RideAlto.com.)
For details, go to dnfoundation.org.
KILL DATE: Saturday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m.
