After 31 editions of the Hopman Cup on Australian soil, the 32nd will take place on the courts of the Nice Lawn Tennis Club..
After 4 years of absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hopman Cup is making a comeback. And for the first time, it will be played in Europe! This year, the event will take place over 4 days from July 19 to 23, 2023 with no less than 4 000 people expected every day to see the matches.
This legendary tennis tournament has hosted, since its creation, many legends like Serena Williams, Roger Federer or John McEnroe.
Its format is unique. 6 mixed teams of 2 players divided into 2 groups of 3 come to represent their country. Each nation competes in a men’s singles, a women’s singles and a mixed doubles awarding one point per victory. The best team in each group qualifies for the final.
(From left to right: José Cobos municipal councilor for sporting events, David Haggerty president of the ITF, Franck Balabanian President of Nice LTC, Alizée Cornet professional tennis player, Christian Estrosi Mayor of Nice, Iva Majoli Director of the Hopman Cup, Richard Gasquet professional tennis player and Kristoff Puelinckx CEO of Tennium)
3 teams out of the 6 were announced this Tuesday, February 28:Spain will be represented by the prodigy and world number 2 Carlos Alcaraz and the 22nd player in the world Paula Badosa, the team sto have will be composed of Leandro Riedi and Belinda Bencic. About the France, Richard Gasquet and Alizée Cornet were selected.
The French player, current 66th in the world, therefore returns to her land. For her, native of Nice, this tournament means a lot. Alizée Cornet returns to our microphone on the pressure of playing at home:
For Richard Gasquet, “ It’s an honor to play with Alizée, we’ve known each other forever, and we both know these courts by heart. We will give everything to get the best possible result. “Result that will be difficult to achieve as the level of play will be raised for this edition. THE French number 1 comes back to this adversity that France will have to face:
For this edition, a fan Zone and one village VIP will be put in place. For Kristoff Puelinckx, organizer of the event: “ It is important for us to create a complete atmosphere and a lasting memory over time. Beyond the matches, visitors must remember the event as a whole. »
The ticket office will be available during the second half of March. And see you next July 19 for the start of the tournament.
Practical information : www.hopmancup.com
Address: 5 avenue Suzanne Lenglen, 06000 Nice
