The Washington Kastles' surprising road back home to the WTT championship final ends today with a title contest against the league leading Springfield Lasers.
After four straight losses to open season play, the Washington Kastles rallied with a marquee assist from Serena Williams to win eight of their last eleven matchups. The Kastles needed the seventh of those wins over these same Lasers at home just to qualify for postseason play followed by a win against the rival New York Sportimes to make the championship contest.
While Williams did provided a midseason boost for the Kastles, full-time players including 2009 WTT Male MVP Leander Paes and 2008 WTT Female MVP Rennae Stubbs now carry the burden of bringing the championship home.
By sheer happenstance, the Kastles will enjoy the home advantage for Sunday's contest as Kastles Stadium serves as the predesignated site of the WTT final. After a celebrity tennis exhibition at 3 p.m., the Kastles and Lasers will take the court at 5 p.m. EDT to determine WTT's champion.______________________Labels: sports, team tennis, washington kastles
