Sunday, February 16, 2014

ATP World Tour 500

This month, Balls Channel will feature the ATP World Tour 500 series held in Rotterdam, Rio and Dubai.

ATP World Tour 500 series: Rotterdam

After falling to Roger Federer in the 2012 Final, Juan Martin del Potro made sure he did not falter the second time around as he defeated Frenchman Julien Benneteau to capture his first Rotterdam Open title.

ATP World Tour 500 series: Rio

The Rio de Janeiro Open, formerly known as the Banespa Open, which took place for two years in 1989 and 1990 will be revived this year as a part of the ATP World Tour 500 series. Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer have confirmed their participation in the event.

ATP World Tour 500 series: Dubai

Known for its history of famous tennis personalities who have won the event, the Dubai Tennis Championships once again welcomes greatness to the hardcourts at the Aviation Tennis Centre in Dubai. Last year, Novak Djokovic outdueled Tomas Berdych to win for the tournament for the fourth time after winning it for three straight years from 2009 to 2011.

Friday, February 7, 2014

European Tour

There are two events in the 2014 European Tour that will be featured on BALLS Channel this month.

Joburg Open

Since its institution in 2007, the Joburg Open has taken place at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the tenth event lined up for the 2014 season of the ever growing European Tour. Hometown favorite Richard Sterne is the defending champion of the event.

Witness the 2014 Joburg Open every day at 4:00 pm starting from February 7 until 10, 2014.

Africa Open

In the six year history of the Africa Open, no player outside of South Africa has captured the title. Darren Fichardt rose above the competition in last year’s event which is held annually at the East London Golf Club in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Will the South Africans continue to dominate the Africa Open? Find out by tuning in to BALLS Channel from February 14-17, 2014 at 8:00 am.