The headquarters of Catalan Tennis Federation the chosen setting for the presentation of the press conference of the two WTA 125 tournaments to be held in Catalonia in 2025: the Catalonia Open and the Solgironès International Women’s Open.
These tournaments are, after the Madrid Masters 1000, the two most important events in the whole state of Spain in the women’s tennis circuit and one of the most ambitious projects in Catalan tennis.
The event was attended by Jordi Tamayopresident of the Catalan Tennis Federation; Francesc VidalCouncilor for Sports of La Bisbal d’Empordà City Council; Caesar Thovarrepresentative of the Sports territory in Barcelona; Conrad Felipecoordinator of the Sports and Physical Activity Area of the Barcelona Provincial Council; Eduard ComermaCouncilor for Sports of Vic City Council; Xavier Ponsatípresident of CE CT La Bisbal; Miquel Vilardellpresident of CT Vic; Javier SolerSports Director of RFET; Neus Aviladirector of the Catalonia Open; as well as the player Marina Bassols.
“Having two tournaments in this category in Catalonia represents a sense of pride. Thank you to everyone for making it possible and for your leadership. “I am convinced that the third edition of both the Catalonia Open and the Solgironès International Women’s Open will will be a success both on a sporting and social level.”was assured by JTamayo ordered.
He The Catalonia Open reaches its third edition this year After the success of the first two in CT Reus Monterols and the CT Lleida. This test of the women’s professional circuit is organized by the Catalan Tennis Federationand part of a joint project with Department of Sport of the Generalitat of Catalonia to promote women’s sports and build visibility and references.
this year, It will be held from April 28 to May 3. The tournament director is again Neus Avilawhich premiered this aspect last year. “Last year was an extraordinary experience and at the same time a great challenge for me. We met a high level of competition, and had a great response from the public. This year, I look forward to consolidating the tournament as an important event in the WTA 125 calendar, offering the highest quality setting for the players and an unforgettable experience for the spectators at CT Vic.
In the case of Solgirones International Women’s Openorganized by Club Esportiu CT La Bisbalwill surviveits third edition as WTAand the ninth tournament since they entered the ITF circuit in 2016.
It is, therefore, a very integrated project in the women’s circuit. “After nine years, it seems impossible. However, there is one very clear fact. If there is the necessary support, we can continue to hold this championship as long as we want. For this reason, I would like to thank the two federations, but also the City Council, the Provincial Council and the WTA. If it weren’t for them, the championship in that category would be impossible, with the costs it entails. “Sponsors are also important,” was emphasized Xavier Ponsatípresident of the host club of this test, which will be held from March 31 to April 6.
He was also present at the event Marina Bassolschampion of two WTA 125 -one in Ljubljana and Andorra in 2023-, and last year unable to participate in the Catalonia Open due to an injury that happened, certainly, in the round of 16 of the WTA in La Bisbal.
Bassols made sure of that “It was a tough blow because if I had won that match I would have definitely been in the top 100 in the world. I won’t be on the slopes for a few months and, therefore, won’t be able to participate in the Catalonia Open either. This year, now recovered, I hope to make it to the two championships held in Catalonia. For a player, who travels so many weeks a year, it’s a big help that two tests are arranged at home,” explained the 25-year-old Catalan tennis player.
Source: La Verdad
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