Staged at the Club de Tenis Puente Romano, Marbella, the Andalusia Tennis Experience comes into the bracket of International Series of the (Women’s Tennis Association) WTA. The inaugural event of this women’s tennis tournament was held in 2009 and since then has created buzz around the tennis circuit.
The 2010 edition of the tournament is scheduled to be held in Marbella for the second consecutive year between 3rd and 11th April. This time, too, the tournament will bring some of world’s best players, including the reigning World Number 1 Serena Williams.
Besides, the Spanish Anabel Medina Garrigues, Maria Jose Martinez, Anabel Medina and last year’s runner-up Carla Suarez have confirmed their participation.
Players like Martinez, winner of 1994 Wimbledon tournament feels that Andalucía Tennis Experience is one of the best opportunity to see world-class tennis, and also to provide support to Spanish women tennis.
Earlier in the month, Mayoress Ángeles Muñoz had expressed her delight in holding the event and hosting some world-class players in the very stylish Marbella resort town. The Mayoress also stressed on the positive aspect of blending sports and tourism in promotion of city’s image.
The tournament director and former player Conchita Martinez is also expecting another successful event with greater enthusiasm from the locals. As the event is covered by national and international media, the nine-day long sporting extravaganza will also attract large international spectators.
The inaugural Andalucia Tennis Experience title was won by the Serbian Jelena Jankovic who beat Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the final.
Venue Location
The Club is located in the Costa del Sol region in the very heart of lovely Golden Mile. Just 35 minutes drive from the Malaga Airport, it is easily accessible by public transport, in addition to prepaid taxis and airport transfers.
Fast Facts
Prize Money: $220.000
Number of match days: 9 (From 03 to 11 April 2010)
Number of players Singles: 32
Number of players Doubles: 32 (16 pairs)
Players in wheelchair: 8
Courts: Four clay courts, and the capacity of the Centre Court is 2,500
For more information, you may visit the official website: www.andaluciatennis.com
