We could go on with tennis puns all day, but we're aces at getting to
the point. This afternoon, play will begin in the River Oaks
International Tennis Tournament. Did you know that the tournament is
the oldest event in the United States still played at its original
site and on its original surface? It's been around for 72 years, but
doesn't look a day over 65.

In all seriousness, the River Oaks really is a Houston tradition, and
has drawn big names like Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, and Andre Agassi in
the past. This year's tournament kicks off at 1:30 this afternoon and
includes an exhibition match between tennis greats Martina Navratilova
and Monica Seles at 5:30 on April 5.

It all goes down on clay at the River Oaks Country Club today through
April 8, when the winner will receive $300,000 in prize money. Nice.