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Moorilla Hobart International… Set To Go!

Great news for the Moorilla Hobart International… Dinara Safina has signed on! The tall Russian (a former World No.1 and sister of Marat Safin) was runner-up at the Australian Open in 2009. And now she’ll be playing tennis in Tasmania! She will be a major contender for the 2011 title, won this year by Alona Bondarenko.

By: Tania Horne
Category: Sports:Tennis
: Travel
Posted: Nov 26, 2010
Updated: Nov 26, 2010
Views: 175


Dinara Safina Headlines Hobart International

Although her rankings have slipped recently through injury, Safina is still a major draw-card.  With a high profile and admirable Grand Slam results, her powerful game is sure to attract a crowd.

Read what tournament director Michael Roberts had to say about the exciting announcement at the Hobart International website.

Australians Playing Tennis in Tasmania

Jarmila Groth has also signed to play tennis in Tasmania in January.  Second in the Australian rankings behind Samantha Stosur, Groth has enjoyed a successful year.  Making the fourth round of both the French Open and Wimbeldon, spectators can expect the top 50 player to showcase her hard-hitting game.

This year’s appearance by Alicia Molik was well supported by Tasmanian tennis fans.

Hobart International - Alicia Molik
Tasmanian Tennis Venue Upgrade

The Queens Domain venue has had a major make-over since the 2010 tournament and will prove even better for spectators.  With new seating and facilities, patrons at the Hobart International tournament will enjoy greater comfort while still being really close to the action.

Aside from the main arena, tennis is also played on an adjacent show court.  Several of the courts at ground level are used for practice, giving fans a great close-up view of their favourite female professionals.

Improvements to the tennis facilities in Hobart will also be utilised in February 2011, as Australia takes on Italy in a Fed Cup match.

The Moorilla Hobart International will be played at the Domain
Tennis Centre, with Qualifying commencing Fri 7 January.
The final will be played Sat 15 January 2011.
Ticket prices start at $9-90 – extremely good value
for the quality of professional tennis promised.

For more images of the Hobart International and to read other articles about Tasmania, visit...

www.think-tasmania-com



About Author

Born and raised in Victoria, Australia but now living in Tasmania, Tania is finally living her dream life. With her husband and two young sons, and a fantastic environment in which to work, the launch of think-tasmania.com has aligned all the stars.

Tania has worked for many years (since leaving school, in fact!) in administration, but her passion has always been for the written word. Having done copious amounts of study (travel writing, creative writing, comprehensive writing...) she is happy to have done all the research in order to launch her own business venture (think-tasmania.com).

For recreation, Tania loves to read, enjoys music, movies, photography and exploring all that Tasmania has to offer. She strives to keep her family healthy and happy. And absolutely loves her website development!

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