Some of the top names in tennis past and present will appear at the Riviera Tennis Classic on Saturday, March 2, and hosted by the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

Riviera Tennis Director of Tennis Mary Pat Faley announced the event, and that tickets are currently on sale for a VIP reception, tennis clinic and grandstand seating.

Matches that will take place include: Andy Roddick vs. James Blake; Venus Williams vs. Madison Keys and a mixed doubles match between Roddick/Williams vs. Blake/Keys.

In addition, WTA star Maria Sharapova will take part in a 60-minute clinic along with Keys, Roddick, Blake and Williams.

The event schedule is as follows:

3:30-4:40 p.m.:  VIP Reception; 4:45-5:45 p.m.: tennis clinic; 6:00-8:30 p.m.: tennis matches and dinner. The days’ events will be facilitated by famed tennis coach and commentator Paul Annacone.

For more information and for pricing options, go to:

http://www.therivieracountryclub.com/club/scripts/contact/contact_info.asp?FID=18927&DN=Tix