Tennis in the Land

The annual tennis tournament begins today and continues through Aug. 26 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. This year’s field features four Grand Slam champions, including 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens, who'll compete during the Monday night matches on Aug. 21. Gates Mills native Lauren Davis, who has already won a WTA title this year, returns to Cleveland for her third tournament appearance. Last year's Tennis in the Land Singles Champion Liudmila Samsonova and Doubles Champions Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez will be back to defend their titles. The event’s top seed is WTA-ranked No. 12 Barbora Krejčíková from the Czech Republic. Consult the website for a complete schedule and more info. tennisintheland.com.