VERO BEACH – The fourth annual Mardy’s Tennis & Jake’s Music Fest to benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation has announced that touring tennis professional Jesse Levine will be participating in this year’s Tennis Exhibition on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club. Levine joined the ATP World Tour in 2007 after achieving success in the juniors and at the University of Florida. Levine won the U.S. Clay Court 14’s National singles championship as a 13-year old, the USTA Boys’ 16’s doubles championship as a 15-year old and the 2005 Wimbledon boys’ doubles championship at 17. Levine played No. 1 singles as a freshman at the University of Florida in 2007 and finished his collegiate career with a 24-1 record.
On the professional tour, Levine has won three titles at the Challenger level and has posted wins over two top 50 players, including former world No. 1 Marat Safin at Wimbledon. He has ranked as high as No. 94 in the world and is currently ranked No. 106.
Mardy’s Tennis & Jake’s Music Fest kicks off on Friday, Dec. 11 with a Kids’ Tennis Clinic, 4 to 5 p.m. at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club and a Jake Owen Concert at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 8 p.m.
The following day, Saturday, Dec. 12 will feature a Barbeque Luncheon from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Tennis Exhibition at 2:30 p.m. featuring Mardy Fish vs. James Blake with a doubles match to follow. Levine will be paired with Fish or Blake for the doubles match. An additional player will be named shortly.
“One of the things I love about hosting the event is the opportunity to invite my friends to participate,” said Fish. “Having Jesse commit is a great addition.”
The Mardy Fish Foundation, which Fish created in 2006 supports youth organizations in Indian River County, including the Pelican Island Elementary School/Mardy Fish Music Club and Health & Fitness Club, the Youth Guidance Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of Vero Beach. The Foundation has started three additional after school programs and clubs at Glendale Elementary School, Sebastian Elementary School and JA Thompson Magnet Elementary School. The Youth Guidance Foundation will use the funds raised to provide children the opportunity to attend summer camp and participate in sports and music programs.
The Harrington McLaughlin Family Foundation is a Platinum Sponsor of Mardy’s Tennis & Jake’s Music Fest. Official Sponsors include Clear Channel – WAVE 92.7 and 103.7 FM WQOL, Comcast, George E. Warren Corporation, John’s Island Real Estate Company, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, Proctor Construction Co., Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Tennis Life Magazine, TennisWeek.com, and Vero Insurance.
Tickets for the Tennis Exhibition are $75 for Box Seats and $35 for General Admission. Tickets for the Jake Owen Concert are $100 for VIP Seats, $75 for Premier Seats and $35 for Reserved Seats. The Barbeque Luncheon is $150 per person.
Tennis Exhibition and Concert tickets: Call (866) 333.7623.
Kids’ Tennis Clinic, Barbeque Luncheon and Sponsorship opportunities: Call (561) 394.9190.