FifthSet International, Inc.

FifthSet International, Inc., has been providing entertainment, athleticism, culture, and education to the greater Washington, DC, area for more than 10 years. Founded in 1996 by Yann Auzoux, FifthSet International is a sports marketing and management firm specializing in tennis, including clinics and camps for juniors and adults, corporate clinics and retreats, tournaments and innovative special events. FifthSet International's mission is to provide a dynamic experience for the sport's participants, spectators and fans.

Tournament Director: Yann Auzoux

Yann, President of FifthSet International, is a former Davis Cup player for Cameroon who has competed with the best in the game, including John McEnroe, and local pro players such as Paul Goldstein and Alex Kim. A former All-American and top ranked men's player at George Washington University, Yann channeled his competitive experience into a successful career as coach and business leader. He has trained regionally, nationally and world-ranked juniors and currently serves as Head Coach to the Holton-Arms varsity tennis team, 2006/2007 ISL League Champions. His professional vision is to bridge sports, culture, education, diplomacy, and entertainment to create the most fulfilling and enhancing athletic experience yet.

Event Manager: Erin Nicholson Ortiz

Erin is a former nationally ranked junior and USPTA certified teaching pro. Her business experience includes sports marketing, corporate branding, corporate communications, not-for-profit management and fundraising. She was the Director of marketing and development for a not-for-profit junior tennis academy and the sponsorship director for a women's professional tournament. A graduate of Holton-Arms, Princeton and Emory University's Business School, she is also the JV tennis coach for Holton-Arms.