'Lexus Virtual Open at Rockefeller Center' Gives Tennis and Gaming Fans a Swing in Wii Tournament

Ultimate tennis experience gives New Yorkers, visitors a chance to win a one-year lease on a new Lexus IS F while helping raise funds for the Andy Roddick Foundation

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- WHAT:     Tennis and gaming enthusiasts can experience the excitement of
            the US Open and show off their skills at the "Lexus Virtual Open
            at Rockefeller Center" from September 4-6 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
            daily).  Participants in the three-day virtual tournament,
            featuring a scaled-down tennis court and Nintendo's Wii console,
            will compete for the chance to win a one year lease of a new
            Lexus IS F and tickets to the US Open finals.

            Professional tennis player and ESPN on-court analyst Luke Jensen
            and his former doubles partner and brother, Murphy Jensen, will
            be onsite to instruct participants and provide commentary
            throughout the tournament. What's more, for each serve hit
            during the virtual tournament, Lexus will donate $1 to the Andy
            Roddick Foundation (up to $30,000).

            The event is free to participate and open to the public. For
            more information about the Lexus Virtual Open at Rockefeller
            Center, visit http://www.myownpursuit.com/.

  WHEN:     Tuesday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  WHERE:    50th Street and Rockefeller Plaza

  WHO:      Luke Jensen, Professional tennis player and ESPN on-court
            analyst Murphy Jensen, Professional tennis player and host of
            Tennis Channel's Open Access
            *NOTE: In 1993, Luke and his brother Murphy Jensen Luke won the
                   French Open doubles crown

  VISUALS:  -- Hundreds of Wii players battling it out on the scaled down US
               Open tennis court
            -- ESPN commentator Luke Jensen and his brother Murphy Jensen
               umpiring matches, providing tips for players and more!

  FINALS:   The top two scorers will compete on Sept. 6 for the chance to
            win the grand prize, a one year lease of a Lexus IS F and two
            tickets to watch the US Open Finals in the Lexus Luxury Suite on
            Sunday, Sept. 9.  The runner up will receive two tickets to
            watch the US Open semi-finals on Sept. 8 in the Lexus Luxury
            Suite.