“I thought it might be a Kastle key” was a most appropriate way for the Kastles tennis team’s founder and owner, Mark Ein, to open his remarks Thursday. After all, he was being presented with the key to the city.
Mayor Adrian Fenty was on hand to give Ein what he called “city’s highest honor” in recognition of Ein’s World Team Tennis team, the Washington Kastles’, successful year.
“People didn’t know what team tennis was, but one man did,” Fenty said, acknowledging Ein for tennis team’s presence in Washington.
Quite impressively, Fenty noted, after only two seasons — the most recent one kicked off to a 0-4 record — the team took home the Pro League championship title.
We must agree. The electronic key company-sponsored team, led by league MVP Leander Paes and our team’s All-Star Serena Williams, sure did earn the key to the city.
Funny thing to note: Later that day Ein and the team headed to the Mall to take a picture in front of the Lincoln Memorial, but were quickly stopped by a Park Ranger who said they needed a permit. Guess the key to the city can’t get you everything.
(Photo: Carrie Devorah)
