KUALA LUMPUR – World No.5 woman tennis player, Francesca Schiavone will launch the first action of the BMW Tennis Championship 2011 Malaysia Open, the players voted against Jelena Dokic from Australia in the opening match tomorrow.
In addition Schiavone world star players who will play in the tournament this time, including Marion Bartoli, Alisa Kleybanova, Jarmila Groth, Lucie Safarova, Ayumi Morita, Kimiko Date-Krumm, Bojana Jovanovski and former world champion Dinara Safina.
In fact, all the players who were in the group is the world's best players get easy draw in this early competition. They have a bright chance to win this tournament which offered U.S. $ 220,000 (RM669, 000).
Executive Secretary Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM), Ibrahim Abu Bakar said the tournament which takes place this year is more challenging due to the increased participation of global superstars’ players when comparing from previous year.
"This year the tournament is better organized than ever before in addition to promising more exciting action.
"In addition there is also a good participation of young players that are of interest among local residents’ said Ibrahim.
Council vote took place at the Bukit Kiara Equestarian and Country Club yesterday.
Seven-day tournament is using a knockout format, featuring 32 singles and 16 doubles.
Further information on ticket prices can be obtained through the website www.ticketpro.com.my or call 03-78807999.
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