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Inevitably, such possibilities make it possible to attract the best in Belgian tennis, if we exclude international players. ” We closed registrations on Tuesday evening with 47 participants. We will have seven Series A as well as 12 B-15/4. Some of whom are only 15 or 16 years old. This proves all the potential they have. We can therefore expect a good show on the courts. “
Among the loudest names, we can point to Julien Dubail (24th Belgian player), Nathan D’Hulst (39th), Niels Cleeren (41st) or Jacques Gley (33rd) and neighbor of TCMouscron.
If the head of the TUMa decided to split these tournaments into two: ” This is precisely to avoid having an impact on the other categories. As was the case before during the April and September tournaments where we were already in three stars. Because we necessarily favor the best grounds when we attract such players. This is also why we decided to organize our week in mid-June. Because the weather and the brightness which lasts longer allow us to organize the matches later outside. On the courts where the public can easily take place around. “
A first test
The organization of such a tournament necessarily requires more resources from the club. In addition to the larger prize money, you also have to take care of the reception, pay referees for the last four matches… ” But for this first year, we decided to work with equity. This is a test for us. If it is conclusive, we will attract sponsors for the next edition. I have already had contacts but also ideas to enhance the week. “
And knowing the inventiveness of Dominique Seynhaeve and his team, we can already imagine how good it could be!
