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| Sam Stosur |
Australia’s No. 1 female Tennis player Sam Stosur and Olympic silver medallist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are confirmed to participate in this January’s Apia International Sydney. The formidable pair are set to spearhead an impressive player line-up at the 6 – 12 January event at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre
World No. 9 and former finalist Stosur signed up for the Sydney event because the internationally-renowned tournament attracts the world’s best.
“Every year the tournament is tough, the cut off is around 25 in the world so you really jump straight in the deep end there,” said Stosur.
”Going into the first Grand Slam of the year you want to be playing the best in the world and that always happens in Sydney,” Stosur added.
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| Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
“There are lots of friends and family that come out and support me and it just feels like home. What better way to get ready for the Australian Open than Sydney,” Stosur continued.
Apia International Sydney Tournament Director, Craig Watson, said Tsonga’s presence in Sydney is a real boost to the men’s line-up for the 2013 event.
“Tsonga is one of the global superstars of men’s tennis and we are thrilled that Sydney tennis fans will get the chance to see him play this January,” said Watson.
NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, said the participation of high-profile players such as Sam Stosur and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, demonstrated the regard in which the tournament is held.
“The NSW Government, through Destination NSW, has a strong relationship with the Apia International Sydney and we are pleased to see the continued high calibre of players competing in this world-class event in 2013,” said Mr Souris.
Apia International Sydney 2013 will take place at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre from 6 to 12 January 2013.
Apia International Sydney single session tickets and series packages are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or call 1300 888 104. For further tournament information please visit www.apiainternational.com.au
Apia International Sydney Tournament Director, Craig Watson, said Tsonga’s presence in Sydney is a real boost to the men’s line-up for the 2013 event.
“Tsonga is one of the global superstars of men’s tennis and we are thrilled that Sydney tennis fans will get the chance to see him play this January,” said Watson.
NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, said the participation of high-profile players such as Sam Stosur and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, demonstrated the regard in which the tournament is held.
“The NSW Government, through Destination NSW, has a strong relationship with the Apia International Sydney and we are pleased to see the continued high calibre of players competing in this world-class event in 2013,” said Mr Souris.
Apia International Sydney 2013 will take place at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre from 6 to 12 January 2013.
Apia International Sydney single session tickets and series packages are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or call 1300 888 104. For further tournament information please visit www.apiainternational.com.au
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