photo by Reg Caldecott
Johannesburg, South Africa – For the third consecutive year, Gauteng’s number 1 premier entertainment destination – Montecasino – in Johannesburg will play host to the SA Tennis Open tournament in 2011.
The R3.5-million event will run from 31 January to 6 February 2011, with the qualifying tournament taking place on January 29 and 30. The main singles draw will comprise of 32 singles players with 16 teams competing for the doubles title.
“Staging a tournament at a venue like Montecasino is a huge advantage for us,” said South African Tennis Association chief executive Ian Smith who is also the Tournament Director. “Players have enjoyed coming here as there is a lot to occupy them at the Montecasino complex. The players official hotel, the luxurious Palazzo hotel, forms part of the tournament sight. Players and officials have everything on their doorsteps which also provides a safe and secure environment which is critical for an event of this nature.”
