Northern Vision is delighted to announce that 11 time Grand Slam title winner and unrivalled tennis legend, Bjorn Borg will be returning to the Puente Romano Tennis Club to play in this years Marbella Masters, 25th-27th August 2011.
Talking ahead of the tournament in August, Bjorn said: “I am really looking forward to returning to Puente Romano Tennis Club where l have many friends and such great memories.”
Tournament Director, Anders Borg commented; “We are delighted that Bjorn will join us this year, the centre court at the tennis club is spectacular and should be used to showcase one of the world’s best ever players.
“Last years inaugural event was a great success, but we fully expect the 2011 event to be even bigger as Bjørn Borg is one of the biggest names in tennis!”.
Bjorn is very familiar with the clay courts of Hotel Puente Romano as he managed the club after it opened in 1979, today, the club still attracts the world’s greatest tennis players and fans, Spanish legend Manolo Santana took over from Bjorn and is a fan of the Marbella Masters.
As a member of the ATP, the club has played host to prestigious international tournaments over the years and last year hosted the inaugural Marbella Masters, which was attended by Pat Cash, Richard Krajicek, Mansour Bahrami, Martina Hingis and was won by two-times French Grand Slam winner, Sergi Brugera.
