NEW YORK, NY: IMG’s tennis representation business and TATΟΪ Club, one of the most exclusive Private Members Clubs in Europe, announced Tuesday ‘IMG Future Stars Invitational Tournament’, a weeklong event for the next generation of tennis talent, coaches, and their families, to learn, play against the best from across the globe, and bring this young community together like never before.
The inaugural event, taking place April 25 – May 1, 2022, will be hosted at TATΟΪ Club in Athens, Greece, which has luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art tennis facilities.
The IMG Future Stars Invitational Tournament week will consist of a 48-player field competition for the best 24 boys and 24 girls under the age of 12, as well as unprecedented programming following each days’ matches. These mandatory workshops for students, coaches, and parents will include panels and discussions hosted by executives from WTA, ATP, Nike, IMG and more, to educate families about being a professional tennis player, speakers who are experts in the nutrition and wellness spaces to help athletes understand what they need to fuel and heal their bodies, and fun, exclusive entertainment, including an exhibition match between two top ATP players.
Official broadcast partner, Tennis Channel, will air the matches internationally on its Tennis Channel International streaming service, marking the first time a tournament of players under the age of 12 will be broadcast this widely. Center court matches will be broadcast live in the United States on the network’s streaming service, Tennis Channel Plus. Official apparel partner, Nike, will outfit the competitors and participate in programming throughout the week.
“We recognize the importance of creating an environment for the next generation of tennis professionals that supports both their physical and mental health while teaching them how to succeed in a very competitive industry,” said Max Eisenbud, SVP, IMG Tennis, a division of WME Sports. “IMG is dedicated to providing these young athletes with all the tools they need to win both on and off the court, and we’re grateful to our partners in TATΟΪ Club, Tennis Channel and Nike for their incredible support in this effort.”
Young players from around the world can submit their application and video, to be among the lucky few invited to attend this weeklong tennis extravaganza, nurturing the next generation of professional tennis players. Submissions are open until November 15, 2021. Two spots will be held for Wild Card invitations for Greek residents who qualify to participate in the tournament. Each chosen player will receive two free hotel rooms, meals provided through the duration of their stay, up to two extra credentials for parents/guardians/coaches, access to top-of-the-line recovery equipment, and will be able to enjoy the fan zone village filled with food and entertainment for both players and their guests, as well as the 2,000 daily expected spectators. The winner of both the boys’ and girls’ tournaments will receive invitations to the prestigious Eddie Herr International Junior Championship (under 14 age group) later that year, at the renowned IMG Academy, in Bradenton, Florida.
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