The Henry Fouque tennis open final took place this Saturday, December 11 at the Bourbon Olympique Tennis Club (BOTC) in Saint-Denis. The Open final is 100% Spanish, it pits Tommy Robredo, former world number 5, against Adrian Menendez-Maceiras.
This Saturday, December 11, the finale of the Henry Fouque Tennis Open at the Saint-Denis BOTC
100% Spanish final
It’s not every day that you can attend a match of such intensity. The final of l’Open Henry Fouque of the BOTC of Saint-Denis opposed two Spaniards. On one side, Adrian Menendez-Maceiras, on the other, Tommy Robredo, former number 5 worldwide ATP and quarter-finalist in Grand Slam. Both players are delighted to participate in this tournament and to discover our island.
“I wanted to play this tournament and do some sightseeing, I chatted with the club managers and they told me I could participate, I’m very happy to be here“says Tommy Robredo.
“I love this island, it’s amazing to be here, it’s so beautiful, the people in the club and outside are so nice“explains Adrian Menendez-Maceiras.
Elite players
The Open Henry Fouque takes place at the same time as the French championships This year. Failing to be able to invite French players, the organization appealed to spanish players. Alex Marti, Adrian Menendez, Roberto Ortega and Tommy Robredo are adding their names to an already prestigious list.
“The tournament has grown in volume with players like Bahrami, Nastase, Arnaud Clément, Guy Forget, Arnaud Di Pasquale bronze medalist at the Olympic Games. Almost all French first-series players have come to Reunion“explains Tom Gaud, oldest member of BOTC.
For the ball collectors, from the front row, it’s a golden opportunity to see such players compete against each other. “It allows me to see how they play, to see what their strengths and weaknesses are, to improve my game.“confides a young ball collector.
After a fight of two o’clock, Tommy Robredo won, with an ace, 6-4 / 7-5.
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