Potomac Tennis and Fitness Club Hosts 'Wilander on Wheels'

Champion tennis player Mats Wilander will bring the “Wilander on Wheels” tennis clinic to the on Sept. 29 and 30. 

Wilander was the No. 1 player in the world in 1988. His seven Grand Slam singles career titles puts him in an elite group of tennis greats, including Andre Agassi and Roger Federer.

Born in Vaxjo, Sweden, Wilander now resides in Hailey, ID, with his wife and four children. He travels around the world teaching WOW tennis clinics, which also feature Cameron Lickle, captain of the U.S. Naval Academy Tennis Team in 2002 and 2003. Through the clinics, Wielander and Lickle provide energetic and personal instruction through volley, forehand, backhand, and serving drills.

Potomac Tennis Director John McDaniel is excited about the event. “I am pleased that I will be able to stand court-side and learn the techniques of a No. 1 ranked player," McDaniel said.

"Wilander has a thorough knowledge of the game and how to teach club players. We are thrilled to host these clinics at Potomac Tennis and Fitness Club," he added.

The tennis center, located at 10800 Potomac Tennis Lane in Potomac, will raise it's weather-proofing bubbles by Sept. 29, allowing the clinic to proceed rain or shine, according to McDaniel.

Each clinic session allows for four people on each of the two courts, allowing Wilander and Lickle to provide one-on-one instruction. A private catered lunch or dinner follows the experience and gives the participant time to ask further questions of Wilander and Lickle, said McDaniel.

The event is open to the public, but is quickly filling up. Wilander will hold three 90-minute clinics on both Thursday and Friday. Time slots start at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. session on Friday will be reserved for junior players.  

A cocktail party, sponsored by RiverBay Investment Group will be held Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for all who register for the clinic.

Each clinic session costs $250 per person, and includes lunch or dinner and the cocktail party. Those who would like to meet Wielander and Lickle, but not participate in the clinic, may sign up for the cocktail party at $20 per person. 

To enroll in the clinics call the Potomac Tennis & Fitness Club at 301-983-1450. Full payment must be made upon registration. For more information about WOW and to see Wilander in action, visit www.wilanderonwheels.com.