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Nearly 100 athletes worldwide will participate in the 2024 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open

2025-03-31


On the afternoon of September 5, 2024, the 2024 "China Agricultural Bank · Just in Time Cup" Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open and International Men's Professional Tennis Challenger press conference was held in the press conference hall of the Guangzhou Huangpu Media Center. The conference introduced relevant information, highlights, and preparations for the event to the public and officially released the logo for the Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open. The event will be held at the Guangzhou Development Zone International Tennis School from September 8th to 15th.

Lü Liang, director of the Events Department of the General Administration of Sport of China's Tennis Management Center; Deng Weihan, deputy director of the Guangzhou Municipal Sports Competition Center; Peng Xuan, Party secretary and director of the Huangpu District Sports Bureau of Guangzhou; Chen Bingchi, deputy general manager of the Guangzhou Development Zone branch of the Agricultural Bank of China; Ou Xuy, chairman of Guangdong Sport Systems Co., Ltd.; and Australian tennis player Christopher O'Connell were among the guests who attended the press conference, which was hosted by Yangjin, a host from Guangdong Radio and Television Sports Channel.

This year's event marks the inaugural year of the Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open. A short but grand logo launch ceremony was held at the press conference. The logo incorporates the main elements of the Huangpu District logo and tennis, highlighting Huangpu's characteristics and showcasing the deep integration of tennis into Huangpu. It fully expresses Huangpu's great expectations for the development of technology and tennis. In the future, we look forward to more projects (WTA, ITF, etc., international events) and higher-ranking events joining the "Huangwang" system, witnessing together the growth of the Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open.

Lü Liang, director of the Events Department of the General Administration of Sport of China's Tennis Management Center, stated that this event is another important international tennis event following the successful hosting of the China Tennis Tour and the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs in Guangzhou Huangpu, making Guangzhou Huangpu a new frontier for international tennis events. This is due to the high recognition and praise from all sectors of society for Huangpu's experience and quality in hosting events in recent years. We look forward to Guangzhou Huangpu once again showcasing a high-level international sporting stage to the world. We believe this event will bring a wonderful tennis feast to the citizens of Guangzhou, leaving a good impression on players and tennis fans from all over the world, continuously expanding the influence of the event, and injecting new content and vitality into various fields such as society, economy, sports, and international exchanges in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Peng Xuan, Party secretary and director of the Huangpu District Sports Bureau of Guangzhou, stated that the holding of this event will allow more citizens to personally experience the unique charm of tennis, helping to rapidly promote the popularization and development of tennis in our district, allowing all sectors of society to personally experience the remarkable achievements and bright prospects of the Guangzhou Development Zone and Huangpu District, and achieving the two-way empowerment of tennis and urban development. The Huangpu District Sports Bureau will actively cooperate with various departments and sectors of society to ensure that the event is held scientifically, efficiently, and safely, working together to make this event a success.

At the meeting, Peng Xuan, Party secretary and director of the Huangpu District Sports Bureau of Guangzhou, introduced relevant information and highlights of the event to the public in response to reporters' questions. A total of nearly 100 athletes from 28 countries and regions worldwide have registered for this event. There are more than 5 players currently ranked in the top 100 in the world men's singles rankings, including Australian star O'Connell, Chinese player Tu Chenli, and Italian youngster Luca Nardi, who shone at the recent Indian Wells Masters.

As the event is close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, the organizing committee will also hold a "Net Yue Mid-Autumn Festival" garden party at the weekend, offering a variety of entertainment activities and food, with interactive game areas such as riddle-guessing, ring-tossing, and archery. This will allow players to experience the characteristics and enthusiasm of this traditional Chinese festival, allowing all audiences to participate fully and experience the joy and fun brought by the event. When tennis meets the Mid-Autumn Festival, it adds to the festive atmosphere, inherits traditional Chinese culture, and reflects the fusion of culture and sports, creating a carnival that integrates the event into city life.

The ATP International Men's Professional Tennis Challenger is a series of international men's professional tennis championships held by the International Professional Tennis Federation and is one of the highest-level men's professional tennis events in the world. In recent years, the Challenger has become a necessary path for Chinese rising stars to advance to a higher stage, with many Chinese male tennis players achieving historic breakthroughs in world rankings and career achievements, attracting the attention and expectations of countless fans!

This event is authorized by the International Professional Tennis Federation (ATP) and is jointly organized by the General Administration of Sport of China's Tennis Management Center, the Chinese Tennis Association, the Guangzhou Municipal Sports Bureau, and the Guangzhou Huangpu District People's Government. It is undertaken by the Guangzhou Huangpu District Sports Bureau, co-organized by Guangdong Radio and Television Sports Channel, and operated and executed by the Guangzhou Development Zone International Tennis School, Guangzhou Huangpu District, the Development Zone Tennis Association, and Guangdong Yueqiu Ren Sports Co., Ltd. It is jointly sponsored by the Guangzhou branch of the Agricultural Bank of China and Guangdong Sport Systems Co., Ltd.! We thank China Sports Lottery, Huarun Yibao, Yonex, Powerade, Baderui, Infiniti, Fanghe Food, Emerald Hilton Hotel, Copa Hotel, Huangpu District Media Center, Guangzhou Daily, Quanwangqiu, Yue Ting APP, Adidas, Golden Classic, and Boshen Shenwei, and other well-known enterprises and units for their strong support and sponsorship of the event, providing comprehensive services and guarantees.