Legends and Luxury: The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Legends Championships

Launched and produced by InsideOut Sports & Entertainment, the Outback Champions Series brings high-level international tennis players together to put their athletic skills and competitive instincts to the test. Comprised of eight different events, this series of tournaments was founded in 2005.  Players accumulate ranking points which are calculated to determine the top player at the end of the series.  The Outback Champions Series events feature tennis players over the age of 30 who have reached a Grand Slam singles final, have achieved a top-five world ranking or have played singles on a championship Davis Cup team.  This year, with the 2008 Series' Legends Championships to be hosted by The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the excitement of world-class tennis will be showcased in a truly luxurious setting.

 

The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman consist of 69 stunning oceanfront homes, in addition to a 20,000 square-foot penthouse known as 7 South.  With exquisite interior design and a list of impressive amenities and services, these vacation homes have taken luxury living in the Caribbean to a whole new level.  By hosting the Legends Championships and offering an exclusive Racquet Fever event package, The Residences will provide tennis fans and enthusiasts with an opportunity to sample the best of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman lifestyle while taking in the fun and excitement of the tennis tournament.

 

The Racquet Fever package offers guests a true VIP experience.  Package holders will enjoy Legends Championships Gold Box Seats for two as well as access to the VIP lounge, food and beverages, and a number of other exclusive VIP extras.  Also included in the package is a five-night stay in one of the fully-furnished Residences at The Ritz-Carlton,Grand Cayman. The Racquet Fever package combines world-class athletics and luxury living in an idyllic Caribbean surrounding.  While staying at The Residences during the tournament, Racquet Fever guests will have access to luxury automobiles and motor yachts, a Greg Norman golf course, a Nick Bollettieri tennis center, a children's eco-adventure program by Jean Michel Cousteau and several first-class restaurants, including one by New York's Eric Ripert.

 

The luxurious setting will be complemented by a field of legendary tennis players competing in the round-robin match-ups.  As recently announced by InsideOut Sports & Entertainment, seven of the eight available spots will be filled by Jimmy Arias, John McEnroe, Wayne Ferreira, Todd Martin, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors. To round out the field, Paul Haarhuis, a former top ranking world doubles player, will appear as a wild-card entry.  With such prominent players scheduled to appear in the Cayman Islands tournament, the event will be one of the most prestigious to take place in the Caribbean.  With the combination of high-calibre athletic competition and the renowned services and amenities of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, The Residences' upcoming tennis tournament promises to be a showcase of both legends and luxury.