{"id":28775,"date":"2022-09-15T13:31:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?p=28775"},"modified":"2022-09-15T13:32:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:32:32","slug":"traralgon-confirmed-to-host-professional-tennis-tournaments-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/news\/2022\/09\/15\/traralgon-confirmed-to-host-professional-tennis-tournaments-in-november","title":{"rendered":"Traralgon confirmed to host professional tennis tournaments in November"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traralgon locals will have the chance to rub shoulders with some of the world\u2019s best tennis players when the Latrobe City Traralgon International hits town from 13-27 November 2022 at Traralgon Tennis Association.<\/p>\n<p>Players, including some of the world\u2019s best rising stars from Australia and across the globe, will compete for USD$100,000 in prize money and valuable world ranking points.<\/p>\n<p>With support from the Latrobe City Council, Traralgon is a popular spot on the tennis calendar, and has regularly played host to key Australian Open lead in events for juniors and players looking to gain valuable court time in Australia ahead of the years\u2019 first Grand Slam.<\/p>\n<p>Latrobe City Council Mayor Kellie O\u2019Callaghan was proud to see the tournaments would be hosted in Traralgon, \u201cWe cannot wait to welcome tennis players from across the globe to battle it out at the Latrobe City Traralgon International this November. Latrobe City has positioned itself as a premium sporting hub and is pleased the Australian Pro Tour has recognised our region,\u201d said Cr Kellie O\u2019Callaghan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tournament Schedule:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 13-20 November: Latrobe City Traralgon International #1<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>o ITF World Tennis Tour Men\u2019s $25k and ITF World Tennis Tour Women\u2019s $25k<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 20-27 November: Latrobe City Traralgon International #2<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>o ITF World Tennis Tour Men\u2019s $25k and ITF World Tennis Tour Women\u2019s $25k<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fields for the event will be revealed in early November.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Traralgon Tennis Association is excited to hold these two Pro Tour Events,\u201d said Susie Grumley, Manager Traralgon Tennis Association.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese events are a wonderful pathway for player development, and enables players to come to the Club, train and play matches for two weeks, giving them valuable experience in our great region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe community embraces these events and it\u2019s lovely to be able to give them the opportunity to be a part of the tournaments, and experience some high quality tennis locally.<\/p>\n<p>We are really looking forward to supporting Tennis Australia and the Pro Tour Circuit,\u201d Grumley continued.<br \/>\nTennis Australia\u2019s Pro Tour Manager Fiona Luscombe also thanked the region for their ongoing support,\u201d We are extremely grateful for the support of Latrobe City Council, Traralgon Tennis Association and the community for their support to be able to host these events.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a longstanding relationship with Traralgon, hosting ATP80 Challenger events for more than 9 years, and have seen esteemed players Max Purcell, Jordan Thompson, Luke Saville and Matt Ebden take out titles here in the past, along with rising stars and the elite juniors of the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are looking forward to hosting another great season of events and welcoming the local community down to enjoy,\u201d Luscombe added.<\/p>\n<p>The Latrobe City Traralgon International will take place at Traralgon Tennis Association from 13-20 November and 20-27 November. 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