The event will take place at the Perla Tapatia from September 9 to 15, 2024 at the Metropolitan Tennis Complex
With the confirmation and official presentation of the tournament, the tennis capital of Latin America is preparing to receive the best tennis players in the world with the GDL WTA 500 Open AKRON what will take place in La Perla Tapatia from September 9 to 15, 2024 in the Metropolitan Complex as is customary.
At a press conference, the details of the contest were reported, but most importantly, the participation of the champion Maria Sakkari was confirmed, who was crowned in last year’s edition of the WTA 1000, thus achieving her first title in the category. In addition, it was announced that six tennis players who are within the Top-10 will also be present in the national month.
“The best players in the world are coming. We are going to have a wonderful week from September 9 to 15. Last week we were talking with some of the players about everything new that we are going to present, very important structural changes are coming in the stadiums, in the food area and in the fan area. I think it will be the best event and better because we have celebrated this type of events for 5 years,” commented Gustavo Santoscoy, Tournament Director.
“Today we confirmed Maria Sakkari, and within the next few months we will be announcing the different players, but the draw is going to be spectacular and there will surely be many surprises for this edition. We will be the last tournament in America of the tour and we are sure that we will to replicate what happened last year by having six Top-10 players,” said Gustavo Santoscor Jr, Co-Director of the contest.
As part of the efforts to promote this sport that is still growing in our state, for the first time a tournament will be held for U-12 and U-14 players, which It will take advantage of the WTA 500 space, allowing the participants to coexist with the tennis players who will come to compete.
“We are concerned about raising new generations of tennis. We are going to hold a tournament for the first time for 12 and 14 year olds who will coexist with the players. We will invite the 4 best national tennis players in the 12 and 14 year old category and two by invitation so that they can see how these players prepare and experience what a professional tournament is and have the facility to project themselves for the future of great tennis players. “added the Director.
The tickets for the WTA 500 can be purchased through the page www.boletomovil.com starting May 1 and 2 in an exclusive pre-sale for Santander customers. Meanwhile, the general sale will begin on Friday, May 3.
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2024-04-30 20:43:00
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