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Rabu, 10 November 2010

Jakarta to host international junior tennis champs

JAKARTA: The capital will host the Indonesian International Junior Tennis Championships 2010 at Gelora Bung Karno Sports Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta, from Nov. 16 to 21.

The championships, which are graded four by the International Tennis Federation, will feature 287 tennis players from 27 countries, including Indonesia.

“The championships is another perfect event for young Indonesian tennis players to grow their skills and mental ability by facing international players,” Indonesian Tennis Association chairwoman Martina Widjaja told a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Organizers will provide 12 gravel courts for international matches and eight hard courts for national-scale draws.

Tournament director Deddy Prasetyo hoped that the annual event would enable the nation to help its young and talented tennis players propser. 

“I’m really expecting our players to reach the main draws,” he added.

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