The Outback is coming to the Caribbean. The
second event of the 2008 Outback Champion Series is set to be hosted this April
by The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The resort is known as a vacation destination
that offers the height of luxury in an exquisite Caribbeansurrounding. It's now ready to set a new
standard of luxury in sports. With a
field of legendary players and the incredible setting of The Residences at The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman as a backdrop, the 2008 Legends Championships will be
one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments to be hosted in the Cayman Islands.
Founded and produced by InsideOut Sports
& Entertainment, the Outback Champions Series was introduced in 2005 and
consists of eight annual events. Created
as a venue for high-calibre tennis players over the age of 30 to exercise their
skills, athleticism and competitiveness, the Outback Champion Series has proved
be highly successful. In order to be
eligible to enter the tournament, players must have reached a Grand Slam
singles final, competed in singles on a championship Davis Cup team or achieved
a ranking among the top five players in the world. Each tournament also includes a wild card
entrant.
The upcoming Legends Championships will
feature eight international competitors playing in a round-robin format. The 2008 line-up for the Cayman
Islands tournament includes some of the greatest names in tennis. Top-ranked players John McEnroe and Jim
Courier are confirmed as entrants, along with Olympic silver medalist Wayne
Ferreira and former Davis Cup competitor Jimmy Arias. Todd Martin, Mikael Pernfors, Mats Wilander
and Paul Haarhuis will complete the field. Considering the talented roster, the Legends Championships will no doubt
be an exciting and thrilling event set in the stunning backdrop of The
Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The anticipation leading up to the 2008
Legends Championships in the Cayman Islandsincreased with the release of the tournament schedule. April 16, 2008 will be the first day of play
and will feature three round-robin matches followed by a kickoff party. The next three days will feature three
round-robin matches as well as additional activities including a pro-am event
at the Cayman Island Tennis Club and a Kids Day at The Residences at The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The final day of the tournament, April 20,
will feature the third-place match followed by the much-anticipated
championship match. With $150,000 in
prize money up for grabs, and $54,000 going to an undefeated winner, every
match is expected to be a great show.
For those who want to be part of this
exciting tennis event, a variety of ticket options are available, starting at
just $15. Exclusive Racquet Fever
packages are also available for those who wish to experience the best of the
tournament along with the luxurious accommodation of The Residences at The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. No matter what type of ticket spectators hold,
the Outback Champions Series Legends Championships will be one of the Caribbean's most spectacular sporting events of the year.
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