Branson Recruits Nadal, Ivanovic And Others For Necker Cup Pro-Am
Written by: Bob Larson Tennis on 6th August 2013

Rafael Nadal, Ana Ivanovic, Stefan Edberg, Martina Navratilova and Daniela Hantuchova will be joined by current and past ATP/WTA players along with Sir Richard Branson in the 2nd annual Necker Cup Pro-am on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands November 12-16.

Branson is excited to host the event again. “Last year’s first Necker Cup was a huge success & incredible fun for everyone involved. It’s an honor to have Necker Island host this unique tennis experience again this year and I’m very much looking forward to seeing everybody again and some new faces too.”

Amateurs can win a trip to compete in the Necker Cup Pro-Am by participating in the Corporate Challenge to be held October 4-6, 2013 at The New York Athletic Club in New York City.

Beside the tennis, Necker Cup Pro-Am guests will enjoy cocktail and dinner parties and also get the chance to meet with the players and Branson. The final day concludes with a charity exhibition match, dinner, auction and “End of the World” party in the main room of Necker Island’s Great House. 2013 Necker Cup guests will be some of the first to ever see Necker Island’s newly rebuilt “Great House.”

Last year’s Necker Cup raised over $1,000,000 for worthy causes.

Amateurs can book a 4 night/5 day all-inclusive team package to the world’s most exclusive tennis Pro-Am by calling 800.376.0975 or visiting

Excuse the language but thank F*** for that! At least she can really focus on doubles this week with hingis without worrying about missing qualifying.

Great news! I thought New Haven was out of reach. Daniela, particularly with Martina, have the popularity to have this happen. If they begin to wonder if they should stay together at some point, the WTA and a lot of tourney organizers will sure be trying to talk them into staying together!

Hingis has withdrawn from doubles in Tokyo,citing "personal reasons."

As long as Daniela plays singles then I don't mind. Will she get into Tokyo..I think they take rankings before US OPEN...

That's good news for all of us. It's one less week we have to wait for Daniela to be back in action.

I think Daniela would have a good chance of playing in Sofia because players like Vinci and Kirilenko who are eligible and above her in the rankings will be in the Fed Cup final at the same time.

Tennis: Tennis Classic in showing classes Hingis and Hantuchova against Tsonga and Monfils

Bratislava 24 October (TASR) - Former world number one with Slovak roots Martina Hingis will be headlining 6 Grade Tennis Exhibition Tennis Classic, which will take place on Wednesday 4 December at 19.00 h Aegon Arena Bratislava National Tennis Center.

It was accompanied at the event showcasing the Representative of Slovak Daniela Hantuchova and French pair Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (currently 8 player ranking ATP) and Gael Monfils (31). The event will kick off the French Derby on two winning sets, then comes the so-called. Championship tie-break Hantuchova with Hingis and finally mixed doubles. "In it enters Daniela with Tsongom against Monfils with Hingis and will play one set in eight games," said chief organizer of exhibitions Roman Smotlak. The idea to bring Slovakia five times Grand Slam champion Hingis came in the summer. "We first thought about it over the summer, when Danka put together in doubles with Martina. We then approached by Daniela. And we are very glad we did. Other great tennis players are Tsonga and Monfils. Both are close to the tip tennis players who can overcome any opponent. Tsonga First, we asked him if we were looking for someone more entertaining format. really look forward and hope to do well again a little fun and promote tennis in Slovakia, "said Smotlak.

For Hantuchova it will be the first ever exhibition in his native country. "I am very glad to introduce for the first time before the Slovak fans who give me tremendous energy and really look forward to it. The more that I play with Martina, who has roots in Slovakia. Sure you put in the body. Martina plays great when someone once champion and will be forever and no matter how long pause. In doubles proves, that are among the best in the world. It's a bit longer, which we last played against each other singles. It will be very interesting, "said Hantuchova. "Martin and we were girlfriends before career ended. Matches with it always gave me a lot and I have a lot to learn from it. Helped me when I started playing on the circuit, gave me a lot of incredibly valuable advice and gives them to me today . It is my great honor to play either against him or her, "she added.

Those interested can purchase tickets for the event since Friday in the net predpredaj.sk. Prices range up to 19-49 euros for VIP ticket paid 149 euros. The organizers have prepared an accompanying program aimed primarily at children. 15.00 h on the day of the event NTC can play with all four parties and exhibitions will be space for a book signing. Will not miss the traditional auction missiles and other items from players. Proceeds from it will be donated to the Foundation Project Hantuchova and Stars for Stars.
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Tennis exhibition in Bratislava will have a stellar cast
Author: SITA, today 10:26, updated today 12:38
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year's event will feature Tennic Classic Martina Hingis with Daniela Hantuchova.
They will not even miss the Grand Slam finalist and former seventh player computer ranking.

BRATISLAVA 24 (AFP) - Švajčiarka the birthplace of Kosice Martina Hingis will be the main foreign star 6 Grade Tennis Exhibition Tennis Classic, which will take place on Wednesday 4 December from 19.00 h in the arena Aegon National Tennis Centre (NTC) in Bratislava.

In addition to 33-year-old 5-fold singles-Grand Slam champion and former women leaders renkingu WTA in singles and doubles, Hingis will also introduce its deblových partner not only this summer Daniela Hantuchova and two French reputed allowed audiences around the world - Grand Slam finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and former computer ranking seventh player Gael Monfils.

"When we started in 2008 that we brought in Bratislava Pete Sampras, it was a bold step in the right direction, because such a thing is missing here. We are very pleased and honored that after last year about the greatest success in terms of ensuring the presence of Novak Djokovic, the We also now managed to secure a fan of exciting players," said the director of B & D Agency Roman Smotlak that Thursday's presentation at a press conference in Bratislava informed the organizers and participants for the presence of Daniela Hantuchova. "I am very happy that finally I play Slovakia in an event of this type. Certainly it will be a very enjoyable evening and a great experience for me and all the fans," said Daniela Hantuchova.

Hingis still plays great

Thursday's presentation at a press conference in Bratislava on participants for the organizers informed the Director of B & D Agency Roman Smotlak in the presence of Daniela Hantuchova.

The program will begin singles between Tsongom and Monfils on two sets obtained. If so definitely score 1:1. wrestling tie-break. Then you will play with supertajbrejk Hingis and Hantuchova finally comes the mixed doubles Hingis, Monfils - Hantuchova, Tsonga to one hundred and eight games instead of the standard six.

"Martina still plays great. Who once was a champion, it will remain forever, regardless of the length of the pause. Matches against him, including possible life in the final at Indian Wells in 2002 gave me incredibly much. Moreover, not only at the beginning of her career, I have received many valuable advice. the more I am pleased that you are now together we play in Slovakia, from which she also came. Martina fluent in English. court or in the locker room is an advantage that we can, if necessary, arrange, without our surroundings can understand, though mostly communicate in English, which we of tennis zvyknutejšie environment. language proficiency Martiny advantage will also now considering a small portable microphones in the mix," heralded 30-year-old native of Poprad Hantuchova when a male actor added: "Especially as Monfils played exhibitions during normal games. So I think that in terms of entertainment, the organizers could not reach more suitable players from the current peak. "

Part of exhibitions will be Kids Day event

Tickets to get into distribution on Friday 25 October, exclusively through a network . They ranged in price from 19 to 49 euros, VIP-tickets have a value of € 149. Direct broadcast television station brings Slovak Sport.

Part Tennis Classic will have a 15.00 also in NTC action Kids Day. Approximately 50-60 children will play with actors exhibitions and get autographs from them. Proceeds from the traditional charity auction missiles and other memorabilia items from tennis players will be donated to Project Stars for Stars Foundation and Daniela Hantuchova, who also offers fans the charity's calendar for 2014 and its own collection of T-shirts, caps and silt.
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