This Season, Sinus Symptoms Have Met Their Match!

NEW YORK, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tennis legend and Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams has a new doubles partner -- she's teamed up with Vicks DayQuil Sinus and NyQuil Sinus products to announce the launch of the "Vicks Sinus Send-Off" national sweepstakes* and to relieve sinus suffering so consumers can get on with their day and get the sleep they need.

"As I train for the Summer Grand Slams French Open and Wimbledon, it's so hard to play tennis, or do anything I enjoy, when I feel pressure, pain and congestion in my head," says Serena Williams. "I can't let my sinus problems slow me down -- on and off the court. Vicks DayQuil Sinus and NyQuil Sinus products relieve my worst sinus symptoms so I can play hard during the day and sleep well at night."

Tennis star Serena Williams never lets sinus problems keep her from getting back on top of the tennis world. With her recent victories at the Australian Open and Sony Ericsson Open, the "Queen of Tennis" has found a way to relieve her sinus symptoms and is coming back to reign as the best women's tennis player in the world -- plus she's going to Wimbledon 2007 as the favorite to win! In addition to taking Vicks NyQuil Sinus and DayQuil Sinus, the following are some of Serena's favorite tips(1) to help maintain healthy sinuses:

  * Use a natural saline spray several times daily to keep the sinuses moist
  * Don't drink iced drinks, as they can aggravate sinus problems
  * Get plenty of rest, key to being at your best
  * When possible, exercise outdoors to increase your circulation and clear
    sinus passages
  * Make sure you are getting enough moisture in your bedroom at night and
    remember to close the windows -- problems occur when the sinuses dry
    out, use a humidifier if necessary
  * Take plenty of hot showers and inhale steam into the sinus passages

Wimbledon awaits! The "Vicks Sinus Send-Off" sweepstakes* will go live on April 24, 2007 on http://www.vickssinussendoff.com/. And the best part, one lucky grand prize winner will win an all expense paid trip to Wimbledon 2007 to watch Serena play a match! The winner and a guest will be flown to London, England and experience the once-in-a lifetime chance to meet and take photos with Serena plus receive VIP tickets to watch Serena compete at Wimbledon. Airfare, hotel accommodations and spending money will also be awarded.

Also, there's something for all fans -- four first-prize winners will win prize packets with a Wilson(R) tennis racquet autographed by Serena, Wilson tennis bag and gear, Nike(R) tennis apparel and DayQuil Sinus and NyQuil Sinus products to relieve sinus pain, pressure and congestion - so they can have more playing time and sleep well.

For more information and to enter, visit http://www.vickssinussendoff.com/. (1) Sinus Prevention Program -- Top Ten Tips for Sinus Relief. Accessed 4/13/07 from http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/faqs/faq-sinus_prevention.html *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to residents of the 50 US/DC, 21 or older. Void where prohibited. Visit http://www.vickssinussendoff.com/ for details and rules. Starts 4/24/07; ends 11:59 PM (ET) 5/31/07. Sponsor: The Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC. The Wilson name and logo are registered trademarks of Wilson Sporting Goods Co. The Nike name and logo are registered trademarks of Nike Inc. About Serena Williams

As one of the most dominant figures in women's tennis history, Serena Williams has won a title in all four Grand Slam tournaments, 26 singles championships, 11 doubles championships, and an Olympic Gold Medal. Off the court, fashion and acting are Serena's passions, having been chosen as one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People," one of the top 10 celebrities in Biography's top 100 biographies, one of 10 "Fashion Trendsetters" by Vogue Magazine, and one of Essence Magazine's "50 Most Inspiring African Americans." Very committed to philanthropic causes, Serena visits schools and hospital and conducts tennis clinics for at-risk youth. For much more information, please visit http://www.serenawilliams.com/.

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