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Club Med Launches Family Reunion Month This July
Diverse Family Groups Enjoy Discounts When Gathering at Club Med
(May 5, 2009—Miami) This July, Club Med rewards families looking to return to basics with everything they need for a successful family reunion. The package takes away the worry of family reunions by providing an onsite planner, room upgrades, group photos, menu and cocktail ideas, games, entertainment and a money saving discount. Club Med will offer the July family reunion package at Club Med Sandpiper (Florida), Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Columbus Isle (Bahamas) Cancun Yucatan and Ixtapa Pacific (Mexico).
“2009 has triggered a return to basic values for a lot of people,” comments Sabina Sicuso, vice president of marketing, Club Med. “We’ve noticed that travelers seek trips that add value to their pocketbooks and to their lives. In response to this, Club Med has decided to launch Family Reunion Month to offer excellent deals and programs that encourage families to reconnect.”
Throughout July, travelers can take advantage of Family Reunion Month packages that offer a family portrait, reserved family seating for dinner, tailored family events (scavenger hunts, sports tournaments and games), and a family reunion dinner at the resort’s specialty restaurant. The program is available for family groups of eight or more, with additional upgrades and discounts offered for larger groups.
For example, family reunions of 20 people or more will receive an upgraded room for two family members, the option of a unique reunion memento, family portraits and a rate starting at $160 per night per person with significant discounts for children. A Club Med group specialist will work closely with all family event planners to create packages tailored to their needs.
“We coordinate family reunions throughout the year, but July is by far the most popular month for family reunions at Club Med,” comments Robert Cao, Club Med groups director, “Club Med understands that many families still want to travel this summer, but are currently facing tighter budgets. That’s why we are working to provide them with added value in July, when the whole family can vacation together.”
Family reunions at Club Med benefit from the full array of amenities and activities offered at Club Med’s upscale, all-inclusive properties, including full open bar, all-day dining, fitness activities, newly renovated accommodations and facilities, award-winning children’s programs, live entertainment, land and water sports and the best locations in the region.
Families can enjoy time together with activities such as flying trapeze, snorkeling, wall climbing, sailing, and kayaking or take part in discovery excursions that invite families to discover local cultures, archeology and history together. Parents can also enjoy time alone with the confidence that their children ages four months to 17 years are in expert hands at Club Med Med’s children’s programs.
Club Med offers programs for children four months to 17-years that encourage kids to learn about local cultures, explore nature’s beauty, practice a variety of sports and discover activities designed for their age group. Children are divided into small groups according to their age and interests to participate in programs such as Club Med’s Circus School, Hip Hop Kidz and Lil’ Explorers Science Club. Additional activities include flying trapeze, tennis and golf lessons, soccer, sailing, rollerblading, archery and more.
For an insider look at Club Med’s offerings, family members of all ages are invited to create a profile, post questions and share family reunion ideas on Club Med’s newly launched social media site at ClubMedInsider.com.
For more information on booking a family reunion package, contact a Club Med groups representative at 1-800-453-2582 or your trusted travel professional. Find general information at www.clubmedgroups.com.
Club Med Columbus Isle Boasts Green Globe Certification
May 1, 2009, Bahamas – Club Med Columbus Isle, Bahamas has achieved Green Globe’s prestigious bronze status under the globally recognised benchmarking program. This program recognises Club Med Columbus Isle’s commitment to operating to the world’s highest environmental standard.
In achieving bronze status, Club Med Columbus Isle committed to benchmarking its energy and water consumption, total waste production and community commitment; along with implementing an integrated environmental and social policy.
In particular, Club Med Columbus Isle has attained best practice results or higher in the areas of community commitment, paper products and cleaning products. These measures will ensure efficient practices and large cost savings, putting Club Med Columbus Isle on the path to securing a sustainable future for the environment.
“We are dedicated to offering sustainable tourism at Club Med resorts worldwide,” stated Olivier Bergeret, VP of operations at Club Med, North America. “This award is a true honour, and it spurs our enthusiasm to continue working towards our environmental vision.”
Benchmarking represents the first phase of Green Globe Certification. Club Med Columbus Isle will now continue its journey of sustainability by undergoing a third party verification of their commitment to the environment and compliance with the Green Globe Company Standard.
In addition to its onsite environmental practices, Club Med’s recently launched social media site, ClubMedInsider.com, has partnered with green consultant and writer, Keith Rockmael, in an effort to help build community and raise environmental awareness. Rockmael offers tips and recommendations on easy ways for guests to travel more sustainably; he also details Club Med’s environmental activities.
Seven–night, all-inclusive rates at Club Med Columbus Isle start at $1,260 per adult. Guests booking now through June 30, 2009 are invited to enjoy “half off their better half” with Club Med’s newly launched 50% Off The Second Person special. The offer is available for select travel dates between May 1 and Dec. 19, 2009. The special includes onsite entertainment, upscale accommodations, healthy dining options, premium beverages and a variety of land and water activities. 50% Off The Second Person is based on double occupancy and availability. Holiday restrictions and other blackout dates may apply.
For more information on Club Med or to book a vacation, guests can call 1-800-ClubMed, visit www.ClubMed.us or contact a travel professional.
About Club Med Columbus Isle
Club Med Columbus Isle is located on San Salvador, a Bahamian out-island that features rarely frequented snorkeling and diving areas. Steeped in history, the resort houses a collection of hardwood sculptures and timeless masks as a nod to past civilizations worldwide. The property sprawls 89 acres in the cove of Bonefish Bay, an area rich in scenery, superb beaches, reefs and the first landfall site of Christopher Columbus in his initial 1492 voyage. From coral gardens to shipwrecks, the underwater sites offer an exceptionally rich environment to discover fauna and flora. Club Med Columbus Isle offers a “blue tourism” eco-dive program in partnership with Beautiful Oceans. The program provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the coral reef ecosystem, through online tutorials and underwater guided tours.
About Green Globe
Green Globe is the worldwide Benchmarking, Certification and performance improvement system assisting international organisations to attain sustainability. Green Globe provides a certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including climate change, waste reduction and non-renewable resource management.
For more information please contact:
Kate Moeller
Club Med Tel: 305-925-9065
Email: kate.moeller@clubmed.com
Web: www.clubmedpress.com
Morgan Painvin
Quinn & Co.
Tel: 212-868-1900 ext. 256
Email: mpainvin@quinnandco.com
Claire Hendrie
Relationship Manager
EC3 Global
Tel: +61 7 3238 1931
Fax: +61 7 3211 4734
Email: claire.hendrie@ec3global.com
Web: www.greenglobe.ec3global.com
Kids Hone Skills at Club Med’s Elite Tennis Academies this Summer
All-inclusive Junior Summer Camps Launch at Club Med Sandpiper in June
Miami (April 27, 2009) – On June 27, Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie, Florida will begin welcoming children 12 years and older to participate in full-time Elite Tennis Academy. Geared towards junior players aspiring to play on the pro tour circuit or to receive a Division NCAA scholarship, the camps will run in one and two week sessions.
“The camps challenge players on a daily basis, preparing them to compete with other top-ranked juniors in national and international tournaments,” comments Luis Miguel Nascimento, Club Med Junior Tennis program director. “But, after the players have met those challenges, Club Med encourages them to become kids again and participate in afternoon activities like sailing, flying trapeze, archery and rollerblading. This helps players achieve balance and become well-rounded adults.”
The tennis programs will run for eight weeks, from June 27 to August 22, 2009, with coursework running Monday through Friday during the seven night stay. Juniors must register in one of the four levels of instruction: beginner, intermediate, advanced and elite.
Grand Slam Tennis Partners, a world class tennis management company, has assembled a team of international experts to coach the aspiring players. Coaching staff includes Manny Dominguez, coach of ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) player Nuno Marques and former tennis director at the Doral Country Club; Luis Miguel Nascimento, coach of Portuguese national champion Pedro Cordeiro; Boris Bosnjakovic, who worked with Jelena Jankovic in 2008 and Antonio van Grichen, private coach for Victoria Azarenka.
For five hours daily, the players will follow a comprehensive program that improves technique, endurance, competition, athletic performance, fitness and mental conditioning. Working with the same core group of coaches everyday in a one-to-four instructor to student ratio, juniors will focus on improving all aspects of their game with consistency. Students will also train with their peers and engage in ladder and practice games to gain experience competing against players of different levels and styles.
After an early morning breakfast, players will hone their skills in three hour morning sessions and two hour afternoon sessions. From the late afternoon until lights out, Club Med staff will engage the juniors in a variety of on-site activities tailored to ‘tweens and teens. Professional camp counselors will provide 24 hour supervision of the players and enforce a strict rules and regulations policy.
Seven–night, all-inclusive Elite Tennis Academies and Camps at Sandpiper start at $1,285 per junior based on occupancy of four participants per room. Local juniors looking to improve their tournament results may attend a day camp starting at $650 per player. Call Gabriela Medves at 1-800-232-3413 to request an application and complete registration.
In an effort to help build community before the camp’s launch, Club Med’s recently launched social media site, ClubMedInsider.com, invites participating juniors to create a profile, post questions and meet other players before the academy begins.
About Club Med Sandpiper
Between Miami and Orlando on Florida’s east coast, Club Med Sandpiper stretches along the lush St. Lucie River. Club Med Sandpiper features 17 hard tennis courts (eight of which are lit in the evening), four mini courts that cater to younger players, top-of-the-range equipment and both individual and group lessons for adults. For the youngest set, the resort offers Petit Tennis, a unique curriculum for players as young as three and a half years old. Club Med Sandpiper hosted the Nike Junior Tour International Masters in 2008 and will again in 2010. Tennis stars such as Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams started their careers winning Nike Junior championships. Club Med Sandpiper is also well-known for its golf program which offers group and individual lessons, a nine-hole pitch and putt and an 18-hole championship course designed by Mark Mahanna. Club Med recently partnered with Crayola to develop the Crayola Creativity Program featuring age-appropriate arts and crafts activities for all kids, from toddlers to teens. The resort offers children’s programs for ages four months to 17 years old.
$4 Million Dollar Renovation of Club Med II
Club Med’s Ship Brings Intimacy to Caribbean and Mediterranean Cruising
(Miami, Fl—April 13, 2009) This summer, Club Med will unveil its newly refurbished cruise ship, the Club Med II. The $4 million dollar overhaul is a continuation of Club Med’s ongoing commitment to cater to upscale leisure travelers. With 46 winter destinations in the Caribbean and 70 summer options in the Mediterranean, the newly renovated ship offers intimate refinement and ports of call rarely found in the cruise industry. The distinctive suites, refurbished cabins, new spa, attentive crew members and complimentary evening champagne combine to offer an outstanding cruise. With a capacity of 372 passengers, guests will enjoy personalized service in an intimate setting. The Club Med II accepts children eight and older.
Design
Designer Sophie Jacqmin conceived the new interior layout to reflect the ship’s warm and personal atmosphere. The design draws on the stories of explorers, their epic journeys and the majestic vessels they sailed in. The Moby Dick bar features a sperm whale’s tail in wood, while old maps, navigation devices and deck gear grace the walls of Le Méditerranée restaurant. In the Magellan restaurant, Jacqmin reproduced a world map in gold, coral and black, allowing diners to trace the routes of the great navigators while the Pacific lounge integrates elements of a classic Remington typewriter and has a feel akin to that of an English club. The vessel’s 186 renovated cabins convey the intimate feel of a travel log. Ten new suites, each a spacious haven of 388 square feet, are complete with state-of-the-art features. In certain ports of call, the stern of the five mast beauty opens up to provide guests with a private marina to enjoy a variety of water sports with the expert assistance of Club Med staff.
Indulgence
The new Club Med Spa by Carita overlooks the ocean, allowing guests to relax from one of the finest spots on the ship. The spa offers an oasis of well-being, featuring five sea view cabins, a private hair salon and a relaxation area. Carita-trained beauty experts provide exclusive care and custom advice in the subtle, elegant surroundings.
Seas and Seasons
In winter, the Club Med II tours the Caribbean, with the option to visit 46 tropical gems. From quaint, off-the-beaten-path stops in Venezuela, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama, to elegant escapes in the Antilles, guests can choose from 21 different cruise itineraries. Those who wish to combine “sea and sand” can choose to stay at a Club Med resort for a portion of their vacation.
In summer, the Club Med II glides through the Mediterranean to 70 regular ports of call in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia and Libya. The ship also offers 12 unique destinations featuring natural wonders and historical sites, including two new routes to the ancient Egyptian capital of Alexandria (Athens–Alexandria and Alexandria–Nice). Passengers will marvel at a host of high-class performances including the Moscow Circus Stars, Cirque du Soleil, Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, Las Vegas magicians and the Magnifica brass quintet. For a quick getaway, mini-cruises are also available along the coasts of Corsica and Italy. Guests looking to sail the Mediterranean can chose among 28 different cruise itineraries.
And for those looking for a rare and timeless cruise, each spring the Club Med II sails one transatlantic cruise, with ports of call in Cuba, Bermuda, the Azores and Portugal.
For more information about the Club Med II, or to make a reservation, call 1-800-ClubMed, visit www.clubmed.us or contact a travel professional. For an insider look at Club Med’s offerings visit Club Med’s newly launched social media site at www.ClubMedInsider.com.
Club Med’s Live Music Month Launches Fall Travel Season
Live Bands and Guest DJs at “Turkoise Rocks” Entertain Throughout September
Miami (May 4, 2009) – Club Med has teamed up with a group of talented musicians to celebrate “Turkoise Rocks” Sept. 1-30, 2009 at Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos. As part of Club Med’s all-inclusive package, “Turkoise Rocks” will showcase guest DJs, local island performers and cover bands nightly at the resort’s intimate shore side theater.
Guests are invited to revel in live rock ‘n’ roll performances with tribute bands covering the sounds of U2, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Guns N’ Roses, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Kiss and others. “Turkoise Rocks” is available for booking now at a rate of $180 per night, per person, based on double occupancy.
“Club Med redefines the value of an all-inclusive vacation with specialty weeks like Turkoise Rocks,” stated Sabina Sicuso, vice president of marketing. “The event allows guests and devoted fans the opportunity to see artists perform in an intimate atmosphere while enjoying all the other benefits of a Club Med vacation.”
The music-filled month follows the resort’s recent successful launch of “Turkoise Rocks,” April 18-24 which featured Big Head Todd and the Monsters and special guest Hazel Miller among other performers. September’s “Turkoise Rocks” represents the second live music festival in a series of special interest weeks that Club Med will offer throughout 2009.
Club Med Turkoise stands on the edge of Grace Bay beach on the island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The resort offers 70 acres of Caribbean beach front property, upscale accommodations steps from the ocean, panoramic views of the talcum soft sands and a variety of exceptional coral reefs. Resort activities include windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, flying trapeze, fitness classes, tennis, beach volleyball and more.
For reservations call 1-800-ClubMed, visit www.clubmed.us or contact a travel professional.
Club Med Launches Interactive Web Site to Strengthen Dialogue with Travelers
Guests on Club Med Insider Share Experiences and Build Community
(Miami—March 26, 2009) Today, Club Med announced the public launch of Club Med Insider, an interactive Web site where travelers shape content through personal profiles, stories, photo galleries, forums, favorites, comments and travel tips. The site, www.clubmedinsider.com, also allows travelers the unique opportunity to read and comment on articles from experts in travel, parenting, scuba diving, sustainable living, and cuisine.
“Because of the nature of our vacations, Club Med guests gravitate towards building community. They have a long history of participating in social media,” comments Kate Moeller, Club Med communications director. “Club Med Insider lets us join the conversation and receive direct feedback from our clients on what we are doing well, and what needs to be improved.”
An eclectic blend of partners, staff and professional writers shape the “Expert Advice” component of the Web site with daily to weekly articles, travel trends and tips lists. Prospective travelers can also post questions, peruse other’s videos and photos and gain inspiration from recent Club Med media coverage in the “Latest Buzz” section.
Club Med past guests enjoyed an exclusive peek at Club Med Insider beginning February 26, 2009. The clients were invited to test drive the site’s functionality and suggest improvements. From among their suggestions, the Club Med Insider team will focus on two priorities: e-mail alerts and the ability to “favorite” and “search” another user’s profile. The upgrades are planned for April 2009.
With over 80 resorts worldwide, Club Med proudly operates Sandpiper, the only family all-inclusive in the United States. The company also features three resorts in the Caribbean and two in Mexico.
Olympic Gold Medalists Energize Club Med’s Beach Volleyball Clinics
Club Med Dedicates Select Weeks to Beach Volleyball Enthusiasts
Miami (Nov. 11, 2008) – Club Med has teamed up with Volleyball Vacations to re-launch Beach Fest, a series of semi-annual Olympic beach volleyball clinics, at a variety of Club Med locations. As a special addition to Club Med’s all-inclusive vacation package, renowned Olympians teach guests of all skill levels an array of beach volleyball techniques during Beach Fest. Club Med’s next Beach Fest will take place February 1 – 7, 2009 at Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico and is available for booking now through Wednesday, November 19th at an early booking rate of $1,299.
Club Med’s Ixtapa Pacific Beach Fest follows the program’s recent success at Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos, November 8 – 15. The resort’s Beach Fest extravaganza featured 2008 USA beach volleyball gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Phil Dalhausser, along with fellow 2008 Olympian Sean Rosenthal.
Twice a year, Beach Fest enriches Club Med’s all-inclusive vacation offerings. During Beach Fest, elite professionals provide complimentary guidance, including daily workshops, exhibitions and tournaments for volleyball enthusiasts.. The program boasts one professional coach to every five volleyball vacationers. Live bands and special guest DJs will be onsite creating popular up-tempo beats to motivate participants.
“The service and professionalism at Club Med keeps us coming back,” stated Albert Hannemann owner of Volleyball Vacations. “I am thrilled to be bringing the very best beach volleyball players in the world to the most beautiful beaches in the world!”
Club Med is accepting bookings for its next Beach Fest, February 1 – 7, 2009, Interested participants should call 310-350-5512, email HannemannEvents@aol.com for details or log on to www.volleyballvacations.com.
For more information on Club Med visit www.clubmed.us or call 1-800-CLUBMED.
Club Med Petit Chef Program Gets Kids Cooking
Young Guests Learn How to Choose and Prepare Healthy Foods
Click image to view video: Youngsters 4-10 learn to make nori rolls in Club Med’s Petit Chef program.
Miami (October 22, 2008) – Club Med Ixtapa Pacific recently launched a new Petit Chef program in response to young guests’ requests to spend time in a kitchen just for kids. The professionally trained Petit Chef leads daily cooking lessons for six to 10 year olds during snack time in the Mini Club Med kitchen. Parents who do not know how to prepare a vegetable nori roll or fresh Mexican salsa can take heart, soon their youngster could soon be teaching them – pending a vacation at Club Med.
“Research shows that children involved in the kitchen are excited to eat the foods they’ve made and willing to experiment with new foods—even vegetables,” comments Club Med corporate chef Erik Peters. “Cooking lessons during vacation are the perfect opportunity to expose children to healthy new foods. I’ve never seen so many six year olds gobble down nori!”
The Petit Chef program teaches kids how to prepare a different recipe daily, including nori rolls, guacamole, fresh salsa, handmade pasta, pizza from scratch, salads and light carrot cake. After creating exciting dishes under the Petit Chef’s supervision, children enjoy the meal that they prepared.
Each recipe gives children a new opportunity to learn basic cooking techniques, kitchen safety and practice following food preparation directions. These skills provide the perfect foundation for youngsters to help their parents in the kitchen and even teach them a few things upon returning home. The Petit Chef program integrates nutritional tips throughout the cooking classes and offers kids fun ideas on how to make healthy eating choices.
Club Med plans to roll out the Petit Chef program to the newly renovated Punta Cana in December 2008 and Sandpiper in December 2009. The Petit Chef daily cooking lessons are part of Club Med’s all-inclusive package. The resort company is designing a similar program for teens, also to launch in 2009.
Juniors Seek Tennis Glory at NJT International Masters
Port St Lucie, Florida. (October 8, 2008) – Rafael Nadal set the pace. The current world No 1 made his name at the Nike Junior Tour by playing at the International Masters on four occasions and winning it three times, from 1998 to 2000.
On Monday, October 13 a new troupe of players will take to the court at Club Med Sandpiper on the Florida coast of the USA and attempt to step into the shoes of Nadal, Thomas Berdych, Juan Martin del Potro, Shahar Peer and the many other leading players who have filtered through the top-flight competition of the NJT International Masters.
Most will be playing for the first time at this prestigious tournament while a few have played before but come away empty handed. However, for 13-year-old Petra Uberalova of the Slovak Republic, it will be all about adding the under-14 crown to the under-12 title she captured in Torino, Italy, last year. In theory it could be a tough ask. Petra is first year under-14 and she will be taking on a number of players older than herself. But in reality she could be the player to beat. She has won four tournaments this year, Cologne, Milovice-Mlada, Paris and European Championships, and was runner-up in two other events. She has also held the No 1 ranking in Europe since winning the European Championships in July.
An-Sophie Mestach of Belgium fully understands Petra’s predicament as she was in the same position last year. The youngster from Belgium was a 13-year-old competing in the under-14 draw but she made it all the way through to the final without losing a set. However, she had no answer to the power of top seed Vivien Juhaszova of the Slovak Republic, going down 6-1 6-0. A multiple champion in her home country, An-Sophie won her first ITF under-18 tournament in Hamburg and then followed up with another victory in Nottingham. She was a finalist in Nuremburg, a semifinalist in Wustenrot, Austria and a semifinalist in Morocco, all of them under-18 events. An-Sophie also reached the semifinals in the “Petits As” as well as in the under-14 section of the European Championships played in the Czech Republic.
Andre Biro was just 11-year-old when he played in the boys under-12 draw in Torino last year but the diminutive youngster from Hungary never let it intimidate him. When he took on top seed Marek Routa of the Czech Republic it was the proverbial David versus Goliath story but this was not a battle Andre could win with a slingshot and a stone. After a tight first set that went to Routa 7-5, Andre faded out and lost the second 6-0. During the course of the year he has been taking on older youngsters and has regularly played in under-14 competitions where he has performed well. He also won a boys under-12 title in Budapest.
Andre could face a challenge from Italian Gianluigi Quinzi, who has been given a wild card into the under-12 draw. Although still 11-years-old Gianluigi has also been contesting competitions against older opposition and has won a number of under-14 events in Europe as well as tournaments in his own age group. As a 10-year-old the talented left-hander placed fifth in the Orange Bowl and was also a semifinalist at the Eddie Herr International Championships.
Another player who will be looking to take a title on his own is Kevin Kaczynski of Germany when he contests the boys under-14 tournament. He reached the final in La Manga in 2005 and was declared a joint winner of the boys under-12 title when the final was not played due to inclement weather. In the semifinals he beat Wayne Montgomery of South Africa 6-2 6-2 to reach that final. Interestingly, current South African representative Marc van der Merwe last weekend beat Montgomery by the same score at the National Championships in Bloemfontein. Adam Pavlasek of the Czech Republic also played in the boys under-12 draw in La Manga but fell 6-2 6-3 in the semifinals to top seed Julien Cagnina of Belgium and will be hoping to improve on that performance in the under-14 draw this year.
The NJT International Masters has developed its own family as year after year people come together from all over the world to officiate at the annual event. One of the regulars is tournament referee Michel Renaux, who brings a wealth of experience to the NJT International Masters. Starting out as a sports master in France, Michel became a qualified tennis teacher and then joined the French tennis Federation as a technical adviser to some of the top junior players in the region. In 1983 his friend, Hervé Siméon, created the “Petits As” tournament and Michel decided to earn all the necessary qualifications to become referee and was nominated as ITF Referee/Supervisor in 1990 (silver badge).
Due to his responsibilities for the French federation, Michel never worked as a full-time referee for the ITF, but he did manage to keep up an average of 12 international tournaments per year, including men’s and women’s events in France, Morocco, Spain, Ivory Coast and the Caribbean. But his heart has always been set on junior tennis and Michel has been involved with all the best junior tournaments in Europe including the French Open juniors, eight times as supervisor.
At Club Med Sandpiper Michel will be in charge of his fifth NJT International Masters. “With my years involved in junior tennis I have been acquainted with all the top professional players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, David Nalbandian, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, Dinara Safina, Elena Dementieva and Justin Henin, and it was my great pleasure to have known them when they were kids,” said Michel.
The quality of this year’s field has delighted Tournament Chairman Philippe Weiss. “It’s amazing how every year the players are getting better and the tournament more and more competitive. I believe we are in for an outstanding week of tennis with top-class performances and some nail-biting contests.”
For more information, please visit www.nikejuniortour.com.
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Media Contacts:
NJT International Masters: Marks Mokolobate, marks@thebldgroup.com, 772 626 0459 (US Code)
