Tennis NSW

Pro Tour gains momentum in Sydney

The Australian Pro Tour will continue its third leg around Australia with the Nature’s Way Sydney International taking place at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre from Tuesday 14^th through to Sunday 19^th February 2012.

The tournament worth US$25,000 is an important part of the tournament landscape for female players in Australia. Ranking points are up for grabs and strong national and international competition will be on offer throughout the week.

In the battle of the Sema family 2011 champion Yurika Sema from Japan (167) as well as her sister Erika Sema (129) will headline the tough field. Yurika will be looking to defend her title, with the possibility of meeting her sister in the final on Sunday.

Six Australians will make up the main draw including 2012 Burnie International winner, Olivia Rogowska ranked 168 (Melbourne, VIC) as well as Isabella Holland (Brisbane, QLD), Bojana Bobusic (Perth, WA), Monique Adamczak (Sydney, NSW) and Sally Peers (Melbourne, VIC).

Sasha Jones ranked 235, who at the end of 2011 announced that she would play for Australia, will hope to make an impact after a tough start to the year at the Moorilla International.

Qualifying for the Nature’s Way Sydney International will start Sunday 12^th February. A strong Australian contingent will look to join their fellow country women.

Up and coming Australian and 2011 Australian Tennis Award, Junior Athlete of the Year, Ashleigh Barty ranked 670 (Ipswich, QLD) is looking to make the tough transition from juniors to seniors this year.  Barty had an incredible 2011, winning Junior Wimbledon Championships as well as winning an Australian Open Playoff Wildcard at the December Showdown in Melbourne.

“The tournament will again include some tough competition throughout the week.  Even the girls who are entered in qualifying will enjoy the chance to get some matches under their belt and gain confidence for the year ahead”.

“It is an opportunity for the tennis community to support the new generation of Australian athletes” explained Tournament Director Lara Giltinan.

Entry to the 2012 Nature’s Way Sydney International is free as well as free parking within the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.

Qualifying Dates

Sunday 12^th February to Monday 13^th February 2012.

Main Draw Dates

Tuesday 14^th February to Sunday 19^th February 2012.