Tennis Event to Celebrate Life of Braun Levi 

By STEVE GALLUZZO | Sports Editor

The first Live Like Braun Memorial Tennis Tournament to celebrate the life and legacy of Palisadian Braun Levi will take place on August 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Peninsula Racquet Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.

“Braun’s life was tragically cut short by an alleged drunk driver, but his spirit lives on through the Live Like Braun Foundation, which is dedicated to prevention, impact and uplifting young people who embody Braun’s vibrant character and strong values—leadership, generosity, kindness and love,” read information about the event. “Your participation/donation will directly support programs that will help kids reach their academic dreams through scholarships and outreach. We will also work to prevent tragedies like this one from ever happening again.”

The captain of the Loyola High School Cubs’ tennis team, Levi was set to attend the University of Virginia this fall. He would have turned 19 on August 9—the date of the tournament.

Sponsored by the Arrillaga Family, the non-sanctioned event is for high school-aged players and above. The format consists of two hours of Live Ball doubles competition in three divisions (based on level), after which the two best duos from each division will play one set to determine a champion.

Teams may be mixed age and gender, and additional play opportunities will be available for those who do not advance to the final round. Peninsula Racquet Club is located at 30850 Hawthorne Boulevard.

Team registration is $200. General admission is $20, and everyone is invited to honor Levi through the sport he loved and excelled in.

“This will be a day filled with the joy of tennis in its purest form,” the event description continued. “Braun loved the game—not just for the competition, but for the friendships, the challenge and the sheer beauty of the sport. Come honor Braun’s legacy and experience the connection and joy that tennis brings to all of us.”

To sign up, visit zeffy.com/ticketing/llb-memorial-tennis-tournament. For more information, contact Debbie Mahdessian at 310-430-1962 or santamonicatenniscollective@gmail.com.