The countdown is on in earnest. Another “Swingtime” tennis special is coming up Nov. 22-23 at The Players Club & Spa at Lely Resort.

One of the headliners of the 10th annual event benefiting the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation is Florida-based touring pro Mardy Fish. Others on this year’s Swingtime celebrity guest list are current and former tennis stars Sebastien Grosjean, Xavier Malisse, Corina Morariu, MaliVai Washington, Jimmy Arias, Wendy Turnbull, Harold Solomon, Brian Gottfried, Ricardo Acuna, Jay Berger and Lori McNeil.

Guests outside the sphere of tennis will be actress Robin Givens and actor Michael Lombardi from FX’s “Rescue Me,” announcer Brett Haber, baseball’s Mike Cuellar, Rennie Stennett and Bill Gullickson, and football’s Jim “Crash” Jensen, Troy Drayton, Marvin Jones, Don Silvestri and Tom Sorensen.

Fish will bring a high-profile resume to Naples. He has posted some great results in 2008.

Fish’s noteworthy outing at Indian Wells included victories over three top-10 players: then No. 4 Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in the third round, then No. 7 David Nalbandian in the quarterfinals, and then No. 1 Roger Federer in the semifinals. Ultimately, he lost to No. 3 Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a three-set final.

The VERO BEACH native, who now has homes both in Tampa and Los Angeles,, Calif., also reached the semifinal in Los Angeles as well as the quarterfinals at San Jose, Delray Beach, Houston and the U.S. Open.

His quarterfinal finish at the U.S. Open marked his second career quarterfinal showing at a Grand Slam. He reached the final eight at the 2007 Australian Open.

In his career thus far, Fish has won two singles and four doubles titles on the ATP Tour. He captured the silver medal in singles at the 2004 Athens Games and participates on the U.S. Davis Cup team.

Off the court, Fish has had an interesting year, too, having walked down the aisle with fiancé, attorney and “Deal or No Deal” model Stacey Gardner, in September.

Fish says he enjoys participating in events like the “Swingtime” special.

“I love being a part of charity events, because for us, it is so easy to do,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to do what we love to do and be able to help people while doing it — what could be better than that? Swingtime is an awesome event and I look forward to coming year-in-year-out.”

With 2008 pretty much behind him, Fish already is gearing up mentally and physically for an even stronger 2009.

“My goals are to get back into the top 20 in the world,” said the man currently at No. 25. “I am real close now and it feels like I’m only one great tournament away from doing that.”

Tickets for “Swingtime’s” tennis exhibition are $70 for box seats and $35 for general admission. Call 800-927-7242.

There also is a golf pro-am that will take place at Olde Cypress. For more information or to purchase spots in the tennis pro-am, golf pro-am, or invitations to the Swingtime Gala, phone 561-394-9190 or visit the Web at www.chevents.com.

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An interesting pro doubles exhibition is coming up Saturday at the World Tennis Club on Airport-Pulling Road in Naples.

On one team, Petr Korda, the former No. 2 tennis player in the world and Australian Open champion, will join Pavel Slozil, Director of Tennis at World Tennis Club, a former No. 4 doubles player in the world and former coach of Steffi Graf.

Korda and Slozil will face Jose Pastrello and Adam Lane at 5 p.m. For more information, call 263-7411.

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Another chapter of the North Naples Clay Court Championships have been written. Play wrapped up this past weekend at the YMCA courts.

In the men’s open singles, former Florida Gulf Coast University standout Richard Stempnowski was the victor in the finals over Manuel Encalada, 1-6, 6-2, 1-0.

The highest level of women’s singles was in the 4.0 division. Honors in that final went to Diedra Landrum over Jully Louis 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

In all, champions were determined in 15 divisions. A recap of each final follows:

* 9.0 Mixed — Kevin Dwyer/Alison Hobden d. Kristin Foelgner/Frank Fourgeau 6-1 6-2.

* 8.0 Mixed — Jeff Feldman/Jennifer DiRocco d. Frank Fourgeau/Maria Coleman by default.

* 7.0 Mixed — Wayne Castronovo/Kerry Castronovo d. Don Sprenger/Nita Sprenger 6-2 6-4.

* Men’s 3.5 Singles — Kevin Davidson d. Nathan Hill (score not available).

* Men’s 4.0 Singles — Wayne Castronovo d. Mike Collins 6-0 6-4.

* Men’s 4.5 Singles — Keith Mull d. Karl Fry 7-5 2-0, ret.

* Men’s Open Singles — Richard Stempnowski d. Manuel Encalada 1-6, 6-2 1-0.

* Men’s 7.0 Doubles — Rich Federman/Rick Golden d. Edas Pazera/Glenn Bruins 6-4 7-5.

* Men’s 8.0 Doubles — Curtis Catlin/Tareem Heath d. Tim Billings/Dan Toppin (score not available)

* Men’s 9.0 Doubles — Tareem Heath/ Jason Steiler d. Gerd Franke/Mike Lavery 6-4, 4-6, 7-6.

* Women’s 3.0 Singles — Ali Elkins d. Lisa Weiler 6-3, 6-2.

* Women’s 4.0 Singles — Diedra Landrum d. Jully Louis 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

* Women’s 6.0 Doubles — Tina Jaquess/Martha Bennett d. Lisa Weiler/Linda Boyd 6-2 6-3.

* Women’s 7.0 Doubles — Hildy Glick/Tina Jaquess d. Nancy Black/Gail Hayton (score not available)

* Women’s 9.0 Doubles — Heather Reynolds/Michele Nelson-Baker d. Vicki Molter/Mary Murphy (score not available)

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Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club in Estero will host a “Rally for the Cure” event to benefit breast cancer research. The event will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Play will be a mixed doubles round-robin “social” with the emphasis on having fun. All proceeds (a $20 donation is requested) will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Players will receive a gift bag and a year subscription to a Conde’ Nest publication of their choice. A minimum of 20 players is needed and there will be a limit of 50. Contact Adam Lane 908-2393 or e-mail him at alane@miromar.com.

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The Club at Longshore Lake and the Longshore Lake Tennis Center will hold a tennis open house Sunday. It will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be an exhibition by J. Webb Horton’s FGCU tennis team beginning at noon, as well as refreshments, boat rides, a fitness trainer and prizes.

The Club at Longshore Lake is located off Immokalee Road at Valewood Drive, just east of I-75. Call 566-2783 for more information or go to the Web at www.longshorelake.org.

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The Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park is the site of The Gobbler Junior Super Series tournament this weekend.

This USTA-sanctioned event is for boys and girls from throughout Florida in singles and doubles. Divisions will be 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s.

The entry fee is $43 per person (fee includes doubles). The entry deadline expired Monday. For further details, call 213-3060.

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After a five-month bout with Lyme Disease, Naples junior standout Gordon Watson is experiencing success again on the tournament trail. This past weekend, Watson won the boys 16 USTA designated event in Plantation.

Watson finished the boys 14s division at No. 1 in the nation, then, as the result of a tick bite at a tournament in Macon, Ga. contracted Lyme disease.

In Plantation, Watson topped No. 1 seed Blaine Willenborg of Miami Shores, 6-3, 6-3, en route to the finals, where he beat Miami’s Roy Lederman 6-4, 6-3.

Watson’s next national tourney is in Pensacola during the Thanksgiving weekend.

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Coming up at the World Tennis Club on Airport-Pulling Road in Naples is a fundraising tournament for NSV International. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. Players at all levels will compete in doubles and mixed doubles.

The cost to play in the tournament is $25. All proceeds from the tournament will go to NSV International, non-profit organization that manages population growth in Third World countries.

To enter, contact the WTC pro shop at 263-7411 by Nov. 18.

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Local tennis players can kick off the holiday season by entering the annual Turkey Shoot tourney at the Marco Island Racquet Center. It will take place Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. A World Team Tennis format will be used. To register, contact the Racquet Center at 394-5454.

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The Club at Sterling Oaks has named David Mix its new Director of Tennis. Mix is a graduate of Ferris State University’s Professional Tennis Management Program and a former USTA Intersectional coach for the Hawaii Pacific Section.

Mix has more than 12 years of formal experience as a USPTA certified professional overseeing tennis programs in New York and Hawaii.

The Club at Sterling Oaks offers outside memberships that include tennis, fitness area, swimming, and dining. For more information, call the Sterling Oaks pro shop at 566-1800.

Today the Club at Sterling Oaks will have a mixed doubles pro exhibition at 6:30 p.m. The public may attend free of charge.

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The father-daughter team of Jordan Vaughan and Steve Vaughan have been at it again.

This past weekend they traveled to Florida’s east coast for the national clay court championships in Jupiter.

The Vaughans advanced to the finals, where they bowed to Carl and Sierra Poske 7-5,6-2.

The Vaughans will finish the year ranked No. 2 in the country as a father-daughter team.

As for the future, Jordan will be transferring to FLORIDA Atlantic University in January after playing last year for Florida Gulf Coast University as a walk-on. As an Eagle last year, she played No. 4 singles and No. 1 doubles.

Steve Vaughan remains the director of tennis at the Grey Oaks Country and holds the same position at Linville Ridge Country Club in North Carolina during the summer months.

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The Naples Beach Hotel Tennis Center will host a mixed doubles round-robin Saturday. It will run from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Phone 435-4351 to reserve a spot.

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Nina Krupa won her second straight USPTA/JusTennis Junior Tennis Series event with victories over Majana Vukajlovic (8-5) and Julia Van Fleet (8-4) this past weekend. Michael Moll won the boys event with an 8-3 win over Joshua Braverman and an 8-4 finals victory over Nick Jagodzinski.

Vukajlovic now owns the series grand prix standings lead with 14 points. She is followed by Madison Neill and Van Fleet with 13 points each and Jagodzinski and Moll with 12 apiece. Krupa has 10 points for sixth place, followed by 27 other competitors.

The next Junior Tennis Series event is a singles tournament Nov. 22 at the Vineyards Community Park. Matches will be supervised by USPTA pros, ensuring sportsmanship and proper procedures.

The registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 20. Contact Collier County Parks tennis pro Spike Gonzales at 248-0894.

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A rundown of activities and events follows:

– Mixed doubles round-robin – for intermediate and above, starts Nov. 15 at Naples Beach Hotel Tennis Center; 3 to 5:30 p.m.; call 435-4351 to reserve a spot.

– Collier County Women’s Tennis Association – Web site is colliercountywomenstennis@hotmail.com

– Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club — Tennis and swim clinics 10 a.m. to noon; ages 5-12; Nov. 8, Dec. 6; Contact Karolee at 465-2922.

– Olde Cypress Golf & Country Club – Tennis and swim clinics 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Ages 5-12; Oct. 11, Nov 15, Dec. 13; Contact Joey at-370-1976.

– After-school tennis program – at the Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park; Pee-Wee classes for ages 4-6 run 3:15 to 4 p.m.; Futures classes for ages 6-8 run 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; Tournament classes for ages 7-16 run 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Call 213-3060.

– Junior After-School Advanced Program — at the Academia -Sanchez at the Naples Tennis Club and Resort; sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.; Kids Zone Program for boys and girls ages 4-10; Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 384-5657.

– The Preeg-Doherty Fall Junior Tennis Academy — at The Dunes in North Naples; Tuesday through Friday from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m.; primary focus is for the tournament player; USTA tournaments as wells as private lessons and “free-play” sessions; $40 per day or $140 per week; Call 593-9736.

– Daily tennis clinics/lessons – at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort; all levels; call 877-8889.

– Junior instruction at World Tennis Club — Instruction by former pro Pavel Slozil (former coach of Steffi Graf); call 263-7411.

– Tom Avery’s Tennis Outlet - Private and group lessons, cardio tennis for teams, earlybirds and all levels. For schedule, fees and more information call Tom Avery at 592-5920.

– Quail Creek Country Club round-robins — 3.5 and 3.0 women every Thursday 9 to 11 a.m.; 3.5 and 3.0 men every Wednesday and Friday 9 to 11 a.m.; Cost: $3; Phone 597-9725.

— Vanderbilt Country Club - Individual, team instruction and Cardio Tennis; given by Director of Tennis Christina Oldock; Cardio Tenni for singles, couples, teams, young professionals, earlybirds, beginners, intermediates, and advanced; To sign up for clinic times and fees, phone 348-1725.

— 3.0 and 3.5 women’s round-robins - at Quail Creek Country Club; Every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m.; Cost: $3 per player; Sign up in advance by phoning 597-9725.

— The Plantation Club at The Dunes - Preeg-Doherty Junior Tennis Academy: Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.; Ladies Day: Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; Men’s Day: Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; Ladies 3.0 Clinic: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ladies 3.5 Clinic: Fridays, 9 a.m.; Phone 593-9680.

— Pelican Bay Community Park events - Most levels of round-robins for men and women available each week; Adult and junior clinics held daily; For specific days-times, phone 598-3025.

— Quail Creek Junior Tennis -Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tiny Tots from 3:30-4 at $6; Beginners from 4 to 4:45 at $9; Intermediate and Advanced from 4:30 to 5:30 at $12; Clinic and Ralleyball to beincluded; All directed by Doug Welsh; Phone 597-9725.

— Quail West Tennis programs - Tuesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays; Events include 3.0-3.5 ladies round- robin from 9 to 11 and 3.5-4.0 men’sround robin from 9 to 11; 3.5-4.0 ladies doubles clinics on Wednesdays from 9 to 11; Also: Wednesday clinics for men and women from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Also: “3 students and the Pro” on Mondays; Phone 592-1139.

— Weekly mixed doubles round-robin - Fridays at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Men’s, women’s and mixed round-robins - Each day of the week at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Adult clinics - for all levels at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Men’s round-robin match play - at Imperial Racquet Club; for days and times, phone Dick Morrissey at 566-3442.

— Colliertennis.com - the official Web site of the Community Tennis Association of Collier County.

— Collier Tennis Connection - Phone Connie Kormanyos at 394-8061 or 394-3144, Ext. 224.

— Tennis instruction, lessons - For schedule at Miromar Beach Club, phone pro Rick Kobleur at 992-0024.

— Marco Island Racquet Center - Round-robins, league play, USTA competitive teams, Stroke of the Week clinics, beginners lessons, junior programs and racquetball challenges; For the complete schedule, phone 394-5454.

— Men’s and women’s round-robins - at Imperial Tennis Club; men on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. for 3.0-3.5 players and at 10:30 a.m. for 4.0 -4.5 players; women on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. for 3.0 players; Phone 566-3442.

— Ladies Day Round Robin, Men’s Day Round Robin, Saturday Mixed Round Robin - at Cambier Park Tennis Center, Phone 213-3060; Tuesdays at 11a.m. women of all levels welcome to participate; Thursdays at 11 a.m. men of all levels welcome to participate; Saturday mornings are “Mixed Troubles” round robin at 9:30.

— Bridgewater Bay Tennis Club - Weekly activities include: Tuesdays beginner/intermediate clinic 5 p.m., Thursday mixed round robin 6 p.m.; Saturdays intermediate clinic 9:30 a.m.; Phone 450-1000.

— Saturday Mixed Doubles Round Robin - at Cambier Park Tennis Center at 10:45 a.m.; Phone 213-3060.

— Tony Kamen Youth Tennis Clinics - For beginners/intermediate/high school players; Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m. at Naples High School courts. $15 per session or $96 per month; Phone 272-9223; Also, Beginner to Intermediate players ages 6-12 on Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at Naples High courts; contact Fleischmann Park at 213-3013.

— Pelican Bay Community Park tennis facility - 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road; 8 lighted Har-Tru courts; park also provides users with racquetball courts, volleyball courts, basketball and bocce courts, softball and soccer field and an enclosed playground for children; 1-mile paved walking/jogging path and a pavilion d.looking a lake; For information on tennis programs or any information about the park, phone 598-3025.

— Wednesday night mixed doubles round-robins - at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club; 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Cost: $15 (includes balls, court time and light refreshments).

Those wishing to have events or activities included in the weekly Friday local tennis roundup should e-mail the information to Tom Rife at heart22@comcast.net by 6 p.m. Tuesday.