{"id":2337,"date":"2025-07-18T05:45:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T05:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/2337\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T05:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T05:45:12","slug":"sunlive-world-tennis-tour-to-swing-back-into-papamoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/2337\/","title":{"rendered":"SunLive – World Tennis Tour to swing back into P\u0101p\u0101moa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Professional tennis returns to the Bay of Plenty this summer, with the World Tennis Tour once again taking place at the P\u0101p\u0101moa Tennis Club.<\/p>\n

Scheduled for December 15-21, the Eves Open will bring together some of the world\u2019s best up-and-coming players, competing for official Women\u2019s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking points and more than $60,000 in prize money.<\/p>\n

Now in its fourth year, the tournament has become a fixture on Tauranga\u2019s events calendar, marking the start of the summer and Christmas season.<\/p>\n

P\u0101p\u0101moa Ward councillor Steve Morris said it\u2019s great to see the event return.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing world-class sport to P\u0101p\u0101moa is a real win for the city \u2013 and the fact it\u2019s free to attend makes it even better for our community. We\u2019re big fans of tennis here, with Tauranga leading the country in growth for both memberships and casual play,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTauranga City Council [TCC] is proud to support this event through the Tauranga Event Fund, which helps bring more arts, culture, and sporting experiences to life, making our city an even better place to live and visit. The event\u2019s gone from strength to strength over the past few years, and it\u2019s fantastic to welcome an event of this calibre back to P\u0101p\u0101moa.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nEVES P\u0101p\u0101moa general manager Meagan Swainson, P\u0101p\u0101moa Tennis Club president Gerald Greig and P\u0101p\u0101moa Ward Councillor Steve Morris can\u2019t wait for the EVES Open to return this December. Photo \/ Brydie Thompson<\/p>\n

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\nP\u0101p\u0101moa Tennis Club president Gerald Greig, EVES P\u0101p\u0101moa general manager Meagan Swain-son and P\u0101p\u0101moa Ward Councillor Steve Morris can\u2019t wait for the EVES Open to return this De-cember. Photo \/ Brydie Thompson<\/p>\n

Tennis New Zealand commercial and marketing manager Gareth Archer said players had often praised the Eves Open for its atmosphere and hospitality, with many calling it their favourite tournament at this level. The event was also vital for local athletes, Archer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cKiwi players have to travel far and wide to earn prize money and ranking points. Events like the Eves Open are crucial. They offer players the chance to compete on home soil, with the backing of a local crowd.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, more than 40 New Zealanders competed in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles draws, alongside players from more than 15 countries.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s tournament will offer plenty for fans and families, including a junior school holiday programme and the NZ Wheelchair Tennis Championships, which will be held alongside the main draw.<\/p>\n

The popular courtside hospitality tables will return, offering food and wine just metres from the action. Public entry is free all week, with great vantage points from the grass banks around the courts.<\/p>\n

Naming rights partner Eves Real Estate is again backing the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tournament is always a highlight of the summer, and Eves is thrilled to be back on board,\u201d said the Eves general manager of marketing and communications, Gabriella Troutbeck.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe level of tennis on display is incredible up close. Make sure you get along to check it out!\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with Eves, the event is proudly supported by TCC and TECT through their event funds, ensuring the tournament remains free for spectators. For more information and expressions of interest for courtside tables, visit: www.tennis.kiwi\/evesopen<\/a><\/p>\n

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