Jack Sock, Eugenie Bouchard lose in mixed doubles at PPA Red Rock Open ... but are not out of the tournament

It's time to get our heads around the #serveclock ⏰ @Petra_Kvitova, @CaroGarcia, @KaPliskova, @juliagoerges, @ARadwanska, @Daria_gav and @CoCoVandey break it down...#CTOpenTennis pic.twitter.com/eaZHjmElRi
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 23, 2018

#FBF That time an eclipse came to town and @Petra_Kvitova @KikiMladenovic @ARadwanska and @Cibulkova broke THAT down for us...#flashbackfriday #CTOpenTennis pic.twitter.com/MvMkVILWZq
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 24, 2018

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The tournament also hosted some legends of the game for high-quality exhibition matches.

#AboutLastNight

Competitive? John #McEnroe?? #youcannotbeserious

But @JRBlake had the measure of the Mc on Friday night.#CTOpenTennis pic.twitter.com/x7sdi7p3rD
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 25, 2018

It even raised a lot of money, clothing and goods for nonprofit organizations throughout Connecticut,

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Did you know socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters? As part of its sponsorship of #CTOpenTennis @BOMBAS will donate 250 pairs of socks each to two local shelters, Interval House and Columbus House.@juliagoerges pic.twitter.com/Bzeg82vc9T
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 23, 2018

Run by tournament director Anne Worcester, New Haven truly made a name for itself as one of the calendar's best stops.

"Thanks so much everyone for the incredible messages of love and support,” Worcester said on Twitter. “The end of an era…an amazing 21 year run and what a team effort of players, fans, volunteers, sponsors, media. It’s sad but I will cherish all the memories and I’m excited for the next chapter.”

The WTA Premier event will move to Zhengzhou City, China just after the US Open in September.

The Connecticut Open recently announced that 2018 was its last. The sad news from the much-loved WTA Premier event has been met with an outpouring of love from players, reporters and fans.

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End of an era 📜

After 21 years of hosting @WTA tennis in New Haven, #ctopentennis is waving goodbye 👋
-www.ctopen.org

We want to thank our fans for all your support and invite you to share your happy memories below 🙏👇 pic.twitter.com/QNTcFn1so4
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) February 1, 2019

Over two decades, the tournament in New Haven consistently attracted the top players. Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep won their maiden Premier titles in New Haven, and in 2018, Aryna Sabalenka captured her first-career WTA title.

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Three-time champion Petra Kvitova, Rennae Stubbs, Pam Shriver and Halep were all quick to applaud the event and pay tribute to the opportunities it created for them.

Thank you Petra our 3-time champion and great friend ❤️ https://t.co/RZnspGQYoV
— Anne Worcester (@AnneWorcester) February 2, 2019

@AnneWorcester thanks for always thinking about the players first! You’re a champion of this sport we love and your event was spectacular to play and be apart of! We will miss this stop, sooo much! I played the first one and was a commentator for the last one! I Will miss it
— Rennae Stubbs OLY (@rennaestubbs) February 2, 2019

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My son going to work with me in New Haven!! Nothing but great tennis and family fun memories for year after year! pic.twitter.com/fNZ1VVQ84F
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) February 2, 2019

Sorry to read this news. Won my first Premier title in New Haven!

Thanks to @AnneWorcester and the tournament for a great 21 years ❤️🤗 https://t.co/JgV2QbEhR1
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) February 1, 2019

On top of the memorable moments on court, the hilarious feature videos about the serve clock rules and total solar eclipse safety guidelines were both brought out of the vault.

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It's time to get our heads around the #serveclock ⏰ @Petra_Kvitova, @CaroGarcia, @KaPliskova, @juliagoerges, @ARadwanska, @Daria_gav and @CoCoVandey break it down...#CTOpenTennis pic.twitter.com/eaZHjmElRi
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 23, 2018

#FBF That time an eclipse came to town and @Petra_Kvitova @KikiMladenovic @ARadwanska and @Cibulkova broke THAT down for us...#flashbackfriday #CTOpenTennis pic.twitter.com/MvMkVILWZq
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 24, 2018

The tournament also hosted some legends of the game for high-quality exhibition matches.

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#AboutLastNight

Competitive? John #McEnroe?? #youcannotbeserious

But @JRBlake had the measure of the Mc on Friday night.#CTOpenTennis pic.twitter.com/x7sdi7p3rD
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 25, 2018

It even raised a lot of money, clothing and goods for nonprofit organizations throughout Connecticut,

Did you know socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters? As part of its sponsorship of #CTOpenTennis @BOMBAS will donate 250 pairs of socks each to two local shelters, Interval House and Columbus House.@juliagoerges pic.twitter.com/Bzeg82vc9T
— Connecticut Open (@connecticutopen) August 23, 2018

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Run by tournament director Anne Worcester, New Haven truly made a name for itself as one of the calendar's best stops.

The WTA Premier event will move to Zhengzhou City, China just after the US Open in September.

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