Philippines Set for First WTA Tournament as Organizers Ready

Preparations Near Completion at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center

The organizers of the Philippine Women’s Open, which will take place from January 26 to 31 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, say that everything is going according to plan. They said that the renovations have gone quickly and turned the venue into a world-class facility that can host professional women’s tennis matches.

Officials said the tournament was ready during a press conference two weeks before the opening day in Pasay City. They were sure that the rest of the logistical needs would be taken care of before the players arrived and the official inspections took place.

Source: Business Mirror

Government Agencies Support Venue Modernization

Patrick Gregorio, chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, said that close cooperation between the PSC, Philta, the Manila city government, and public works authorities was to blame. He said that hundreds of workers worked on upgrades every day to make sure that the courts, seating, lighting, and other facilities met the standards of the international federation.

Gregorio also said that PSC was quick to give money to the project, which was in line with the country’s long-term sports development goals. He said that investing in infrastructure is necessary to raise the level of competition for Filipino athletes.

Tennis Federation Highlights Long Term Development Goals

According to John Rey Tiangco, secretary general of the Philippine Tennis Association, local qualifying matches showed that the venue was almost done and ready to play. He was very sure that all the work that needed to be done would be done before the tournament’s official opening ceremonies.

Tiangco said that the event was more than just a one-time sporting event for international exposure; it was a long-term investment. He said that long-term tournaments would help local players get better by playing against better players from around the world.

Ticket Sales and Multi Year Hosting Agreement Confirmed

Tonette Mendoza, the executive director of Philta, said that tickets were already on sale for the qualifying rounds and the main draw matches. Prices range from 200 pesos for general admission to 2,000 pesos for the best championship seating options.

She also said that Philta signed a three-year deal with the Women’s Tennis Association to host the WTA 125 tournament. The people in charge think that the partnership will make the country stronger in Asia’s professional tennis circuit.