The Marbella Masters will arrive at Hotel Puente Romano from August 25-27 with a grand slam line-up with tennis legends Bjørn Borg and Yevgeny Kafelnikov to compete on the famous clay courts!

In addition, to the 11 time Grand Slam Champion, Bjørn  Borg and former World Number 1, Yevgeny Kafelnikov will be joined by Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash and former top 15 players Younes El-Alanoui and Ronald Agenor. Iranian tennis trickster, Mansour Bahrami will also return to the Marbella Masters this year.

“It is an honour for our city to host the 2011 Marbella Masters”, says Angel Mora, City Councilor of Sports.

The club is particularly excited to welcome back Bjørn Borg to the hotel. Bjorn is very familiar with the clay courts of Hotel Puente Romano as he managed the club after it first opened in 1979.

Talking ahead of the tournament in August, Bjørn said: “I am really looking forward to returning to Puente Romano Tennis Club where l have so many friends and great memories.”

“We are delighted and so proud that Bjørn will play at the tournament this year”, said Anders Borg, Tournament Director. “He is a true tennis legend and was a hero of mine and many others during his distinguished career.”

With beautiful weather, scenery, culture and an incredible culinary scene, Marbella is the perfect setting for such an esteemed event. Angel Mora went on to comment: “On behalf of the city I would like to invite visitors to Marbella, to experience all the area has to offer and to enjoy this prestigious event that is unique in Spain.”

As a member of the ATP, the club has hosted various prestigious international tournaments over the years including the Davis Cup and the WTA. Today, the club still attracts the world’s greatest tennis players and fans.

Tickets for the Marbella Masters 2011 are available from 9 Euros from El Corte Ingles and Ticket Master.

For more information please visit the official website: www.marbellamasters.es.