November 15, 2006 Sports » Sports Feature

Venus Williams Commits To Tournament 

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Officials from the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup announced today that Venus Williams has signed on to play. In addition, Williams will participate in a fund-raiser for the National Civil Rights Museum. David Porter is chairman of the fund-raiser.

Andy Roddick will also play in the tournament, which is scheduled for February 16-25 at the Racquet Club of Memphis.

Williams won the singles women's title in 1998 and 1999. She won the doubles title in 1998 with her sister, Serena.

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