Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Grand Slam for Grand Cayman

As a luxurious, full-service Caribbean resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is always popular with second home buyers and vacationers alike, with stunning and sophisticated vacation homes and a first-class hotel. From the unparalleled natural surroundings to the seemingly endless list of amenities, this Caribbean resort has received significant world-wide acclaim. Now, the resort is also about to make a splash with tennis fans as The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman prepare to host the latest event of the Outback Champion Series tennis circuit featuring renowned tennis pros from around the world.

The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will provide the venue for the Legends Championships while working together with series founder, InsideOut Sports & Entertainment. Michael Ryan, owner and developer of The Residences and main sponsor of this new tournament on the international Outback Champions Series tennis tournament, is excited to be involved with the upcoming event. He is also confident in the tournament's ability to deliver high quality sporting entertainment to Ritz-Carlton vacationers, Residence owners and members of the local Grand Cayman community. Moreover, with several tennis greats already signed on to participate in the tournament, Ryan is also convinced that the event will prove to be the preeminent tennis event of the year on the Caribbean island.

The latest tennis pro to join the roster for the Legends Championships is John McEnroe. He will be participating in the eight-man round-robin matches with other players including Jimmy Arias, Wayne Ferreira and Jim Courier, among others to be confirmed in the near future. The tournament is expected to feature high quality tennis and plenty of excitement with $150,000 in prize money up for grabs and the undefeated winner taking home $54,000. Designed for players over the age of 30 who have achieved a top five world ranking, reached a Gland Slam singles final or played singles on a championship Davis Cup team, the Outback Champions Series is likely to be a smashing success in the Cayman Islands.

Beyond the roster of notable competitors, the Legends Championships is also bound to impress fans and spectators with its stunning venue. An intimate stadium setting provided by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and a breathtaking Caribbean backdrop will certainly complement the level of play and provide an all-round exceptional experience for both the players and the spectators.

The Legends Championships tennis tournament at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman resort this April is sure to be a grand slam for the island of Grand Cayman. Although the complete player field and the full tournament schedule have yet to be announced, there is certainly a significant buzz of excitement for The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman's Legends Championships. With ticket prices starting at $15 and a variety of destination packages available, avid tennis fans from around the world can enjoy what the Cayman Islands and the Outback Champion Series tennis circuit have to offer. For more information, visit www.legendsgrandcayman.com.

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