THE 9TH AL HABTOOR TENNIS CHALLENGE
The Ninth Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge will once again take place at the Al Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa during the period of 10th - 15th December, 2007.
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Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor
Chairman, Al Habtoor Group |
As in previous years were the tournament have seen top quality tennis players and some storming juniors, the ninth edition of the event should be not far from that. Historically, the tournament usually attracts a handful of players ranked among the top one hundred players in the world and some rising junior stars, this mixture of talent and experience produces an amazing atmosphere throughout the week.
The moving of the tournament dates from April to its current week 4 years ago has added a special characteristic to the event. It’s not only Tennis we are talking about here, but, along side the tennis, it’s the “family vacation” concept that created among the players and their families. Statistics showed that the number of accompanying guests with the players is among the highest in the circuit.
Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge was created by the Chairman of Al Habtoor Group Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor, to encourage the development of Women's Tennis in the United Arab Emirates. He felt that establishing a professional ladies tournament in the Emirates would give a much-needed boost to the women's game in the region.
The AHTC was the first Professional Ladies Tennis Event in the region. It set a precedent that Gulf countries have followed with other ladies tournaments being established later.
Again the event will have a prize money of $75,000 which according to the ITF ranking scale features some important points for all participants.
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PATRONAGE
Since inception, the AHTC is blessed with the kind support and patronage of H.H. Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance and Industry, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
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A STORY OF SUCCESS
The Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge is one of Dubai’s great sporting success stories. Now in its 9th Year, this Top International Tennis Federation Tournament promises a superb display of Professional Women’s Tennis over 9 action packed days.
Over the years the Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge has acted as a catalyst for the world’s finest young women’s players – no less than 44 previous players are now in the top 100 world ranking; 3 of those are in top 20 this year! And with total prize money this year worth of US $ 75,000 the tournament will again showcase some of the world’s most exciting women’s players – the superstars of tomorrow. This is an event that absolutely must not be missed…!
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THE 9TH AL HABTOOR TENNIS CHALLENGE - AT A GLANCE
| Dates |
Main Draw 10 – 15 Dec. 2007
Qualifying rounds 8 & 10 Dec. |
| Patronage |
H. H. Sh. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance & Industry |
| Profile |
1 of the International Tennis Federation, Sanctioned Women’s’ tournaments in the World with a Prize Money of US $75,000 |
| Players |
70 + players from all over the world all with International WTA world ranking.
8 – 10 Players expected to be from the top 100 world ranked players. |
| TV Coverage |
Live coverage by Dubai TV and EDTV |
| Radio Coverage |
Special coverage and match reports, daily throughout the Tournament on morning and evening drive time shows, and a quiz night for tournament related questions. |
| Media Coverage |
10 daily newspapers (5 Arabic + 5 English) with editorials and photographs. |
| Internet |
Dedicated site for the tournament with up to date results throughout the event |
| Staff |
31 Organisers and administration staff.
42 Umpires and Officials.
50 Ball persons.
36 TV crew men.
21 Press reporters and photographer.
+ Various staff of the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa. |
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THE 8TH AHTC 2006 AN ULTIMATE SUCCESS
Some Facts … We are proud to inform you with :-
- The Tournament Web site www.dubaitennis.com attracted 713,733 hits and 18,679 pages were viewed over the seven days of the event.
- Press Cuttings from the 10 daily newspapers covered a notice board of 18 x 4 ft.
 - 32 Hours of live coverage in Dubai TV and EDTV.
- Total attendance of aprox. 5,000 achieved throughout the week.
- 5 Media Awards were given out each with a valuable cash prize for Best Newspaper Coverage, Best sport editorial (x2), best Feature story (x2), and Best Published Photograph.
- Conducted the best and richest FREE raffle draw in Dubai. 10,000 tickets were distributed free for that included 7 annual and 7 bi-monthly family memberships at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, 42 VIP privilege cards and 56 sports bags with full sport kit.
- Holding two big press conferences and 2 prize presentations made headlines in the regional press.
- Mailed out invitations to 7,450 clients of the Tournament organiser.
- Distributed invitations to all students of 5 leading schools in Jumairah.
- The Tournament Organisers held ‘A kids days’ in association with the UAE Tennis Association, at which 113 kids between the ages of 5 – 9 were introduced to the game of Tennis.
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