{"id":12934,"date":"2018-01-06T08:58:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T21:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/?p=12934"},"modified":"2018-01-11T11:38:11","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T00:38:11","slug":"ehcc-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/news\/2018\/01\/06\/ehcc-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"EHCC – Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to watch some world class tennis right here in Canberra? \u00a0Then the East Hotel Canberra Challenger is the place to be. \u00a0Taking place at the Canberra Tennis Centre from January 6-13, the event has attracted top 100 players from across the globe as they complete their final preparations for Australian Open 2018.<\/p>\n

How much are tickets?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Entry into the East Hotel Canberra Challenger is FREE from January 6-12. \u00a0On finals day January 13, we request a gold coin donation upon entry.<\/p>\n

When will play take place?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The proposed schedule of play is below. \u00a0The schedule of play is always subject to change, so please check the daily order of play which can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/td>\nTime<\/td>\nRound<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday 6 January<\/td>\n10:00am \u2013 *5:00pm<\/td>\nQualifying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday 7 January<\/td>\n10:00am \u2013 *2:00pm<\/td>\nFinal Round Qualifying<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monday 8 January<\/td>\n10.00am \u2013 *5.00pm<\/td>\nMain Draw<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday 9 January<\/td>\n10.00am \u2013 *5.00pm<\/td>\nMain Draw<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wednesday 10 January<\/td>\n10.00am \u2013 *5.00pm<\/td>\nMain Draw<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday 11 January<\/td>\n11.00am \u2013 *5.00pm<\/td>\nQuarter-finals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday 12 January<\/td>\n11.00am \u2013 *4.00pm<\/td>\nSemi-finals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday 12 January<\/td>\n4:30pm – *8.00pm<\/td>\nDoubles Final \u2013 Twilight Session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday 13 January<\/td>\n11.00am \u2013 *1.00pm<\/td>\nFinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Draws and Order of play<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

The order of play will be released each afternoon\/evening at the conclusion of play.<\/p>\n

All draws and the order of play can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who is playing?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The East Hotel Canberra Challenger is the world\u2019s strongest event of this calibre boasting numerous top 100 players and some former top 20 ranked players (Mayer and Seppi).\u00a0 The current entry list (as at 6\/1\/18) includes<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ranking <\/strong><\/td>\nFirst name<\/strong><\/td>\nLast name<\/strong><\/td>\nNation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>\nDudi<\/td>\nSela<\/td>\nISR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69<\/td>\nFlorian<\/td>\nMayer<\/td>\nGER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70<\/td>\nGuillermo<\/td>\nGarcia-Lopez<\/td>\nESP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/td>\nMikhail<\/td>\nKukushkin<\/td>\nKAZ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
83<\/td>\nVictor<\/td>\nEstrella Burgos<\/td>\nDOM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85<\/td>\nMarton<\/td>\nFucsovics<\/td>\nHUN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
86<\/td>\nAndreas<\/td>\nSeppi<\/td>\nITA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88<\/td>\nLaslo<\/td>\nDjere<\/td>\nSRB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/td>\nMaximilian<\/td>\nMarterer<\/td>\nGER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95<\/td>\nNicolas<\/td>\nKicker<\/td>\nARG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98<\/td>\nMalek<\/td>\nJaziri<\/td>\nTUN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104<\/td>\nNicolas<\/td>\nJarry<\/td>\nCHI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
156<\/td>\nCorentin<\/td>\nMoutet<\/td>\nFRA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
168<\/td>\nSoonwoo<\/td>\nKwon<\/td>\nKOR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
269<\/td>\nZhe<\/td>\nLi<\/td>\nCHN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
297<\/td>\nGeoffrey<\/td>\nBlancaneaux<\/td>\nFRA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Twilight doubles session<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get down to Canberra Tennis Centre after work on Friday 12th January for the Twilight Session at East Hotel Canberra Challenger. Catch the doubles final, join in on free Fitbit cardio tennis sessions and enjoy a drink or two and some dinner on the lawns. 4pm \u2013 9pm Friday 12 January 2018. Entry is Free. \u00a0For information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Food and Beverage (Mon \u2013 Thurs)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note, access to the Next Gen Canberra caf\u00e9 is for members only.\u00a0 A limited amount of food and beverage will be available for purchase from the window at the Tennis Pavilion.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Food and Beverage (Fri & Sat) \u2013 Twilight Session Friday Jan 12<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For the doubles final [not before 4:30pm] food trucks including Capital Woodfired Pizza and The Italian Traveller will be available. Alcoholic beverages will also be for sale by provided by East Hotel and BentSpoke Brewing Co.<\/p>\n

Seating<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Seating is available on a first come first served basis. Seating on centre court has shade cover.<\/p>\n

How do I stay up to date if I can’t make it down to the tournament?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Live scoring and live streaming will be available here<\/a> throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n

Tennis Pavilion<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The tennis pavilion located in the centre of the site will be an accredited area for the duration of the tournament.\u00a0 The general public will not be permitted to enter this area.<\/p>\n

Canberra Tennis Centre Location & Parking<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Canberra Tennis Centre is located at Riggall Pl, Lyneham.\u00a0 Parking is available across the road at the National Hockey Centre.<\/p>\n

Conditions of entry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

No spectator may continually collect, disseminate, transmit, publish or release from the grounds of the Tournament any match scores or related statistical data during match play (from the commencement of a match through its conclusion for any commercial, betting or gambling purpose).<\/p>\n

The continual use of laptop computers or other handheld electronic devices within the confines (spectator area) of the tournament match courts is prohibited.\u00a0 The exception to this provision is properly credentialed media, tournament vendors and tournament staff when used in the performance of their duties.<\/p>\n

No animals are permitted on site at the Canberra Tennis Centre, with the exception of guide dogs.<\/p>\n

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