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Exciting Start to an Unforgettable Tennis Weekend Includes Player Meet-and-Greet, Quarterfinal Matches and ‘Thursday Night Whites’ Beach Party
Tickets and Corporate Packages Available
GRAND CAYMAN (April 13, 2009) – The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will kick off the Legends Championships tennis tournament on April 23rd with a host of opportunities to get up close and personal with some of the world’s greatest tennis players, including Jim Courier, Goran Ivanisevic, Karel Novacek and Mikael Pernfors, among others.
Gates open at 2:00 p.m., and ticket holders are welcome to watch warm-up rounds of championship tennis at The Courts or meet the champions in person at the Merchandise Tent, where players will be available to take photos and sign autographs on Legends memorabilia. Champagne by Lanson as well as a selection of beverages offered by Jacques Scott, including a rum bar and beer tent, and delicious food offerings by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will also be available for purchase.
The first quarterfinal matches start promptly at 3:00 p.m. and will feature Wayne Ferreira and Mark Philippoussis followed by Mats Wilander and Jimmy Arias vying for advancement into the semifinal round.
Opening day festivities continue at 7:30 pm with “Thursday Night Whites,” a relaxed affair featuring cool cocktails, sexy sounds, delectable buffet style dining and an exclusive opportunity to rub (tennis) elbows with the legends themselves. The dress code for the evening is white, and guests will be treated to the sumptuous surroundings and gold standards of service provided by the world-renowned Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Resort Legends Championships is one of eight events on the 2009 Outback Champions Series, a collection of tennis events around the world featuring the greatest names in tennis over the age of 30. The event features $150,000 in prize money with an undefeated winner taking home $60,000. Players also compete for Champions Series points that will determine the Champions Rankings year-end No. 1.
Sponsors of this year’s Legends Championships include: Outback Steakhouse, Coca-Cola, Diamonds International, Jacques Scott, DMS Broadcasting Ltd., Cayman Financial Review, GT Automotive/BMW, Queensgate and Tattersall.
To purchase individual tickets or for travel and tournament information, please visit The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Real Estate Office, www.ChampionsSeriesTennis.com or www.thelegendscayman.com or call 877-322-TIXX (8499) or 954-241-7936.
Corporate packages for Legends Championships opening day are also available:
• Corporate Gold Package (US $600) includes two gold boxes (eight seats total) for Session 1 only and two VIP passes for “Thursday Night Whites”.
• Corporate Silver Package (US $360) includes ten silver seats for Session 1 only and two VIP passes for “Thursday Night Whites”.
• Corporate Bronze Package (US $250) includes 15 bleacher seats for Session 1 only and two VIP passes for “Thursday Night Whites”.
To book corporate packages, please contact Ms. Marian Foster at marian.foster@residences-cayman.com. « back |
