International-Tennis-Federation-World-Tennis-Championships-Return-to-Miami-Beach
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2018
International Tennis Federation World Tennis Championships
Return to Miami Beach
-- Sunday, October 21 through Saturday, November 3 --
WHO/WHAT: With palm trees and a pristine beach as their backdrop, the finest senior
tennis players from around the world will compete in the International
Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Championships at the Miami
Beach and Flamingo Park Tennis Centers to take their swing at a win.
Team championships will take center court from Sunday, October 21
through Friday, October 26 followed by individual championships
beginning Saturday, October 27 through Saturday, November 3.
“The vibrant energy and elite players that ITF attracts annually is met
with the excellence of our tennis facilities,” expressed Mayor Dan Gelber.
“We’re especially excited to unveil the newly-renovated Miami Beach
Tennis Center in North Beach.”
Top-ranked players from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, China, Australia, the
U.K., New Zealand, Spain and the United States will show off their skills
in singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches — leaving spectators on
the edge of their seats.
“We are quite proud of our rich tennis history in Miami Beach, and we
welcome the ITF competitors to come build on that legacy and enjoy the
play both on our outstanding clay courts as well as our beautiful sandy
beaches,” added Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán
Admission to all matches is free for spectators. A more detailed schedule
of matches can be found by visiting www.itfmia.com.
WHEN: Sunday, October 21 through Saturday, November 3, 2018
WHERE: Flamingo Tennis Center (1200 Meridian Avenue)
Miami Beach Tennis Center (501 72 Street)
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