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Northwestern University - Facilities
Combe Tennis Center Dedication and Exhibition The formal dedication of the new Combe Tennis Center took place Feb. 1, 2002 and was highlighted by an exhibition match between U.S. Davis Cup teammates Todd Martin and James Blake. Martin is a former Wildcat All-American, while Blake was an All-American at Harvard. The Combe family and friends with the portrait of Ivan Combe, the
namesake of the Combe Tennis Center.

Mrs. Combe, President Henry Bienen and Chris Combe perform the
ribbon cutting.

Todd Martin, head women's coach Claire Pollard, head men's
coach Paul Torricelli, assistant women's coach Leigh Weinraub, assistant
men's coach Jay Udwadia, volunteer women's assistant Jennifer Lutgert,
James Blake at the dedication ceremony.

A cocktail reception preceeded the ribbon cutting and exhibition.

Todd Martin, a former Wildcat All-American, during the
exhibition match. Among the numerous accomplishments in his professional
career, Martin was runner-up to Andre Aggasi at the 1999 U.S. Open.

President Henry Bienen with Mrs. Combe and Chris Combe.

Northwestern President Henry Bienen played James Blake
in an exhibition match.

Professional tennis player James Blake, a former Harvard
All-American, during the exhibition match.

Todd Martin and James Blake, U.S. Davis Cup
teammates, shake after the exhibition match.

The mixed doubles teams shake hands after playing
an exhibition match.