The Countrywide Classic, scheduled for Aug. 4 to 10, won't feature either player but tournament director Bob Kramer said that isn't likely to stop larger crowds from showing up. "With the strong response to the women's final and the Federer-Nadal match, what a great display of tennis ... Honestly, the Federer-Nadal match is going to be talked about for a long time, and it's the kind of thing that is going to cause all boats to rise." Michael Roth, vice president of communications for AEG, said the ripple effects of the match should help bring people to the Home Depot Center in Carson for the East West Bank Classic, a women's tournament owned by AEG, from July 21 to 27. Full Article at Los Angeles Times