ANDERSON CAPTURES 2ND ATP WORLD TOUR TITLE AFTER MOYA DOMINATES ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR DRAW

While Ivan Lendl, Carlos Moya, Michael Chang, Pat Cash, and other ATP Champions Tour legends kicked off the 20th anniversary of the Delray Beach ITC, a star-studded ATP World Tour cast including Andy Roddick, John Isner, the Bryan Brothers, and Bernard Tomic were warming up to provide its own fireworks for the 10-day event - the world's only combined ATP World Tour and ATP Champions Tour event.

ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR EVENT. Carlos Moya defeated eight-time Grand Slam champion Ivan Lendl, his boyhood idol, 6-4, 6-4 to claim his fifth title since joining the ATP Champions Tour last year. "It was a strange feeling to see him across the net. I used to watch him a lot," Moya, 35, said of Lendl, 52. Moya, who finished the 2011 ATP Champions Tour ranked No., dropped only one set during his four matches in the eight-player round robin tournament. His match against Lendl fulfilled one of his wishes he had for the Delray Beach ITC. Moya became the first player to punch his ticket to the finals when he defeated Aaron Krickstein in straight sets Sunday afternoon to finish pool play with a 3-0 record. Moya's 6-4, 6-4 win against Krickstein clinched the No. 1 position in the Group B standings. It was Moya's third match in as many days, but he had Monday off to rest for Tuesday's final against Lendl. Michael Chang, who lost to Moya in straight sets in pool play, defeated Mikael Pernfors 7-6, 3-6, 13-11 in the third-place match of the Champions Tour tournament.

Moya, Lendl, Chang, Krickstein, and Pernfors were joined in the eight-player round robing ATP tournament by Pat Cash, Jimmy Arias, and Johan Kriek.

ATP WORLD TOUR EVENT. Kevin Anderson stamped his name into the Delray Beach ITC's record book when he became the first South African to capture the title in the 20-year history of the ATP tournamen, beating Australian qualifier Marinko Matosevic 6-4, 7-6(2) to claim his second ATP World Tour title. "I could'nt have asked for a better week leading up to Indian Wells and Miami," Anderson said. He enetered the week ranked No. 36 and will now move into the top 30 in the world. The past 12 months have been quite a ride for Anderson. He captured his first title in Johannesburg in February last year, he got married three months ago, and Sunday he notched his second ATP title. "It's fantastic. My first (title) in the United States is great," said Anderson, who played college tennis at the University of Illinois nad now resides in the Chicago area. "I feel, apart from South Africam this is my new home... This is a very important tournament for me. It's my third year (here) and I'm sure I'll be back quite a few times."

On his way to the title, he defeated two-time Delray Beach champion Xavier Malisse, No.4 seed and local fan favorite Andy Roddick, and No. 1 seed John Isner before prevailing over Matosevic in the final.

Matosevic, 26, was making his first appearance in an ATP World Tour final. He entered the week ranked No. 173 and had to win three qualifying matches early in the week to earn a spot in the singles main draw. He won a grueling three-set match that included a lengthy third-set tiebreaker in the semi final against Dudi Sela of Isreal. Matosevic was the fifth qualifier to reach the final in the ITC's history but fell short of becoming the third qualifier to win here.

Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins became the first all-British team to capture the doubles title at the Delray Beach ITC when they rallied from down a set to force and third-set tiebreaker and claim the first-place price with a 2-6, 7-6(5), 15-13 victory against Michal Mertinak of Slovakia and Andre Sa of Brazil. Fleming and Hutchins lost only one set throughout the week, that coming in the final Sunday, as the No. 3 seed in the 16-team doubles draw. This title is their second as a team - they won their first ATP World Tour title together last October in St. Petersburg.

HOSPITALITY, SPECIAL EVENTS & MORE.
While the 2012 Delray Beach ITC drew over 57,000 fans during the 10 days of the combined ATP Champions Tour and ATP World Tour matches, many attendees also took pleasure in Special events...

The Delray Beach ITC kicked off Friday night with the VIP Sponsors' Reception.  ATP Champions Tour players and celebrities mingled with Sponsors and VIPs in the on-site Hospitality Pavilion. The 'Roaring Twenties' themed party featured gourmet cuisine, musical performances, and a "speech" by Johnny Mac that could only be described as stand-up comedy.  Party-goers enjoyed the event just before heading over to the night's marquee matches including Ivan Lendl, Pat Cash, Carlos Moya, and Jimmy Arias. Read More

Additional hospitality and fundraising events took place throughout the Delray Beach ITC... The Box Holders' Reception presented by Unique Travel of Palm Beach / Regent Seven Seas Cruises kicked off Monday night and was exclusive to all week-long Box Series Ticket Holders.  Attendees enjoyed drinks and dinner in the Hospitality Pavilion while ATP Pros and VolleyGirls mingled in the crowd.   Two Ladies Day Luncheons presented by Altier Jewelers drew over 300 women to enjoy lunch, drinks, fine jewelry displays, raffles and ATP player appearances. The Chambers of Commerce from Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach enjoyed a special night at the Chamber Bash; the Boys Scouts of America took pleasure in a charity fundraiser on the first Saturday Night; and ITC attendees were present for an exceptional evening at the ITC Dinner Party on Quarterfinals Friday. All  these special events included a delectable dinner, drinks and ATP player appearances in the Hospitality Pavilion along with Stadium Court seats for the  evening's  matches.

USTA members were happy when they were treated to lunch and gifts at the USTA Appreciation Reception, while kids of all ages enjoyed  Kidz Day, consisting of 10andUnderTennis.com activities, a bounce house, sand-art,  Italian ices, balloon twisters, mini golf by Putt N'Around, and obstacle courses by Gym 111.

You don't have to be on the ATP Tour to play tennis in Delray.  Multiple amateur events which included men, women, boys and girls, were held on  the tournament grounds during the Delray Beach ITC... One popular event was the Doubles Club Championships presented by New Balance, where Doubles teams from South Florida country clubs, came to compete against each other for a chance to win the 'ITC Cup'.  There was also the first annual VIP Clinic, an exclusive clinic taught by ATP Champions Ivan Lendl, Mikael Pernfors, and Johan Kriek. The USPTA hosted three events on-site: the 4th annual USPTA Grand-Prix tournament of local tennis pros, a free Adult Clinic for ITC attendees, and the first annual USPTA "Under the Stars" Pro-Am. Budding tennis stars played as well, such as the collegiate athletes from Palm Beach Atlantic University and Southern New Hampshire University and the boys and girls who played in the USTA Jr Team Tennis Super Invitational presented by Tenniskidszone.

While on-site, many attendees also enjoyed some of the area’s hottest musical acts, who performed on the Seminole Casino Main Stage, located in the on-site courtyard Plaza. Performances were enjoyed day and night, before and after all featured matches. Semi-final Saturday played host to the all-star band Rockers in Recovery. This supergroup consists of rock legends: Ricky Byrd, Richie Supa, Kasim Sulton, Liberty DeVitto, Mark Stein, and Christine Ohlman. Also joining the band was motivational funnyman, Comedian Mark Lundholm. Read More.

While the stage was heating up, some guests were cooling down in the Champions Club Lounge. This exclusive area was an escape for all Box Series holders and featured Buy One, Get One beer, wine, and cocktails. 

2012 special ticket promotions included Senior Days presented by Delray Beach Medical Center/West Boca Medical Center (buy 1, get 1 free Stadium Court ticket), and the Champion Porsche Food Drive (donate eight non-perishable items and receive a complimentary ticket).