In 2009, the Monterrey Open was dominated by youngster Marion Bartoli. She beat out the unseeded Li, who knocked off the top seeded Agnieszka Radwanska early in the competition. Li took an early lead but Bartoli went on a spurt from there, winning eight of nine games. She hit some great shots and came away with her fourth career singles title on that tour.

This year looks to be just as promising of a tennis thriller as some of the most renowned professional womens players get ready to compete. We will likely see tennis stars such as Jelena Jankovich from Dubai, and Melanie Oudin from the U.S.A. Melanie made headlines last year as she played in last year’s US Open. She won the hearts of America with her fantastic play and after that year’s US Open she went from rank 70 to 44.

The best of the ATP Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour will be on display with day and evening session matches. Expected to compete will be Maria Sharapova, former top-10 player Nicole Vaidisova, and American teen sensation Melanie Oudin.

As usual, the men’s field is very strong as well. The stars continue to turn out for this ATP 500 level event. Former champion Andy Roddick will return to the mid-south, along with James Blake, Tommy Haas, and Fernando Verdasco.

American upstarts Sam Querrey and John Isner are also expected to be a factor. 2010 Australian Open Doubles Champs, the Bryan Brothers, will headline the doubles action throughout the week.

Also lurking in the draw will be 6’10″ Ivo Karlovic and the feisty Radek Stepanek who always plays well in Memphis. There is over $1.1 million and many ATP ranking points at stake this year for the 33rd annual Regions Morgan Keegan Championships.