The Washington Kastles team tennis squad fell in their home season debut Tuesday, losing in overtime to the Venus Williams-led Philadelphia Freedoms, 23-16.
The Kastles were dominated by Philadelphia, losing all three segments that featured Williams, the women's singles, mixed doubles and women's doubles. Only the men's doubles segment was won by the Kastles which under World TeamTennis' unique rules extended the contest into overtime. The Freedoms won a single postgame point to conclude play.
Combined with a further loss to the St. Louis Aces the subsequent evening, the Kastles are now 0-4 on the young team tennis season. After two more road contests, Washington will next be at home Sunday at 5 p.m. against the New York Buzz.______________________Labels: sports, team tennis, washington kastles
