Locals don\u2019t need to go far to see more world-class tennis talent on show in Tasmania this summer, with the HCi Burnie International in full swing on the north west\u2019s doorstep, from Sunday, 28 January to Sunday, 11 February 2024.<\/p>\n
This year’s lineup includes notables like the current world No. 71 Rinky Hijikata<\/strong>, Australian Open qualifier Dane Sweeney<\/strong>, the Australian Open mixed doubles semi-finalist Marc Polmans<\/strong>, and the 2024 Australian Open junior girls\u2019 singles champion, Renata Jamrichova<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Played on hardcourts at the Burnie Tennis Club, the HCi Burnie International features players from both the Men\u2019s ATP Challenger Tour and the Women\u2019s ITF World Tennis Tour.<\/p>\n \u201cThe talent displayed here is not far behind the level of the Australian Open and having this tournament in Burnie is not only great for the local economy and spectators, but it\u2019s also inspirational for young Tasmanian athletes,\u201d Chairman of the Burnie International Organising Committee, Anthony Johnstone<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n The Burnie International is also beneficial to the players who use the tournament as a stepping stone following the Australian Open.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Burnie International is more than just a tournament; it’s a crucial stepping stone for players looking to kickstart their season after the Australian Open and prepare for the European summer circuit,\u201d Burnie International Tournament Director, Andrew Reynolds<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s intimate, it\u2019s close and everyone is thrilled to be here. It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity for locals and tourists to see some world-class tennis here in the north of Tasmania over the next two weeks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Tournament Schedule <\/strong><\/p>\n Men’s Challenger – HCi Burnie International 1:\u00a0<\/strong>29 Jan – 4 Feb, 2024<\/p>\n