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Open 500-status for Basel

04.10.2007 | Tennis

Roger welcomed the announcement today that the tournament in Basel will receive “Open 500”-status in the ATP calendar as of 2009.

"This is fantastic news for the ATP Tour and I am delighted in particular that my hometown Basel has been awarded "500" status for 2009. The ATP is making some exciting changes to ensure the sport continues to grow on a global level."

The “500” category, consisting of ten tournaments (five of which in Europe), will be the third level after the four Grand Slams and the eight planned Masters Series tournaments (hitherto nine).

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oopsiedaisy

10/04/2007 | 04:46 PM

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Great news for Basel! :)

natalya

10/04/2007 | 04:25 PM

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congratulations
Acapulco too :)

swimmer81

10/04/2007 | 04:22 PM

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So it is the tenth international series gold.
Nice for a tournament in Switserland!

The other tournaments being: Rotterdam, Memphis, Dubai, Acapulco, Barcelona, Stuttgart, Kitzbühel, Tokio and Vienna

Elaira

10/04/2007 | 04:14 PM

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Wow, Rog! Great news, GO ROGER!!!
GO BASEL!!!:)

nouny

10/04/2007 | 04:10 PM

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That's wonderful news :D We're so delighted that your hometown tournament is appreciated and gets the recognition it needs as it is a wonderful tournament :):) I hope you win this year Roger inshallah :D:D

Kaatje

10/04/2007 | 04:01 PM

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That is grest news for Basel!!
I hope you're well rested! So good luck in Madrid!
Enjoy!

Love,
K.

ningli

10/04/2007 | 03:24 PM