The Pro Tour Tennis
International is returning to Alice Springs.
Hosted under the backdrop of
the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges, professional tennis players will compete for
a prize of $25,000USD from 16 to 23 September, 2017.
Department of Tourism and Culture, Executive Director Sport and Recreation, Phillip Leslie said he was thrilled to welcome the Australian Pro Tour back to the Red Centre.
“It’s fantastic to be able to
host a top level tennis tournament in Alice Springs. This quality sporting
event provides Territorians with an exciting opportunity to experience world
class men’s tennis right here in the Territory,” Mr Leslie said.
“The Alice Springs Tennis
International, a key stop in the Men’s International Tennis Federation’s (ITF)
Futures Event, forms part of the Australian Pro Tour and will welcome a host of
leading international and Australian professional tennis players.”
The ITF Futures Event also
provides up-and-coming players the opportunity to advance their ranking while
playing against professional players.
Tennis Australia Pro Tour
Manager Fiona Luscombe said the ITF Futures event has quickly established
itself as an important tournament to kick-start the Australian Pro Tour,
providing athletes with the opportunity to play after returning from the US
Open.
“These international
professional level events provide a really important springboard for players
and being the first week back for the Pro Tour after the winter break, the
Alice Springs Tennis International will be a vital lead-up for players heading
into the summer.
“Following the success of the tournament since 2010, we look forward to
the local community getting behind the event again and thank the NT Government,
Tennis Alice Springs and the event volunteers for their continued support,”
Luscombe said.
The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Tennis NT, Tennis
Alice Springs and Tennis Australia are proud to present the Australian Pro Tour
Tennis International in the Red Centre, working together to drive visitation to
the region.
The Alice Springs International will be held at the Tennis Alice Springs
Centre on Traeger Avenue.
For more information on the Australian Pro Tour or Tennis Australia
visit www.tennis.com.au.
Media contact:
Department of Tourism and Culture, Sport and Recreation - Media Manager 0476 844 832
