Dusit Thani Pattaya once again hosts the annual Pattaya Women’s Open from 2 to 10 February 2008. Now in its 17th year, this renowned event gathers tennis enthusiasts from Thailand and around the world to see their favorite players compete.
A younger breed of tennis stars aspiring to make it to the top of the tennis ladder are in the tournament this year, led by the teenage Radwanska sisters from Poland, Agnieszka and Ursula, both former junior Wimbledon champions. Other rising stars on the roster areYing-Jan Chan (Taiwan), Vania King (USA), Sania Mirza (India), Aravane Rezai (France), and former top 10 players Alicia Molik (Australia), Mara Santangelo and Roberta Vinci (Italy), and representing Thailand, Tamarine Tanasugarn and Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (Thailand)
“It is indeed our pleasure to welcome these fine tennis players from around the world who are participating in this year’s Pattaya Women’s Open,” says Chatchawal Supachayanont, the hotel’s general manager. “We would like to extend our appreciation to Pattaya City Hall, the main sponsor of this big sports event. The management and staff wish all the participants success in the tournament as well as a pleasant stay with us at the new Dusit Thani Pattaya.”
Dusit Thani Pattaya has been the host of the Pattaya Women’s Open since the tournament began. Organizers, spectators and players alike say the hotel’s relaxed and friendly ambience makes it the best resort venue for this celebrated event.
From left to right: Tournament director Geoffrey Rowe, Sony Ericsson Executive Sutachok Chantaraporn, Ittiphol Khun-pluem, chief advisor to Pattaya City Mayor, America’s Jill Craybas, tournament champion Agnieszka Radwanska, Chonburi Governor Pracha Taerat, and Dusit Thani Pattaya general manager Chatchawal Supachayanont pose after the final match.
For further information, kindly contact:
Vanjie Lauzon
Marketing Communications Manager
Dusit Thani Pattaya
Tel: + 66 (0)3842 5611-7
Fax: + 66 (0) 3842 8239
E-mail: vanjie.lz@dusit.com
