Orange County Breakers
 | |
| Sport | Tennis |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| League | World TeamTennis |
| Team history | Newport Beach Breakers 2003–2011 Orange County Breakers 2012–2013 Austin Aces 2014–2015 Orange County Breakers 2016–present |
| Based in | Newport Beach, California |
| Stadium | Breakers Stadium at the Palisades Tennis Club |
| Colors | Blue, lime green, black, white |
| Owner | Eric Davidson |
| Head coach | Rick Leach |
| General manager | Allen Hardison |
| Championships | 2004, 2017, 2021 |
The Orange County Breakers are a World TeamTennis (WTT) franchise founded in 2003, owned by Laguna Beach businessman Eric Davidson. The Breakers won the WTT Championship in 2004, 2017 and 2021. In 2014, the franchise moved to Greater Austin, Texas, where it was known as the Austin Aces. On December 14, 2015, the Aces announced that the team would move back to Orange County, California for the 2016 season and be renamed the Orange County Breakers.[1] In 2016, the Breakers played their home matches at Breakers Stadium at the Newport Beach Tennis Club.[2] In 2017, the Breakers returned to playing at the Palisades Tennis Club, the venue where they played from 2003 to 2006.[3]
Results
[edit]The Breakers raised the King Trophy in 2004, 2017 and 2021 as WTT Champions. The 2005, 2006 and 2016 Breakers reached the WTT Finals.
| Year | Breakers | SR | Opponent | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Newport Beach Breakers | Delaware Smash | 23–17 | |
| 2005 | Newport Beach Breakers | New York Sportimes | 18-21 | |
| 2006 | Newport Beach Breakers | Philadelphia Freedoms | 14-21 | |
| 2016 | Orange County Breakers | San Diego Aviators | 14-25 | |
| 2017 | Orange County Breakers | San Diego Aviators | 22-18 | |
| 2021 | Orange County Breakers | Springfield Lasers | 21-13 |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Shapiro, Sean (December 14, 2015). "Austin Aces to Move Back to California after Two Seasons". Austin American-Statesman. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Breakers Finalize Home Venue, Return to Newport Beach Roots". World TeamTennis. January 27, 2016. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ^ "Breakers Return to Palisades for 2017 Season". OurSports Central. January 31, 2017.
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