Popularity of Tennis in Spain
Tennis has always been one of the most popular Sports in Spain, and a number of Spanish greats have ruled the tennis courts for ages. The countries representation in various Tennis tournaments, especially the Grand Slam tournaments, in itself speaks volume about the popularity of the sports. Tennis in Spain has been growing bigger and bigger, and more children are getting interested in this sport.
Spain has hosted a number of ATP tours where the best breed of tennis players has competed against one another. Both men's tennis and women's tennis are popular in Spain and the country have sent its representatives in tennis tournaments like Davis Cup (men), Fed Cup (women) and Hopman Cup (men), besides the four grand slams. Being a popular sport, there are a number of tennis clubs training budding talents who want to make big in the professional world of tennis. The parents are very encouraging and they admit their wards in tennis schools when the child is young.
Popular Tennis stars and noted tennis tournaments in Spain
Barcelona WTA Tournament is one of the most celebrated tennis tournaments in Spain. Held in Barcelona, this tennis tournament is for women tennis players. A number of top seeded women tennis stars had competed in this prestigious tournament. After being halted for twelve years, the tournament returned with its full glory in the year 2007. It was held from 11th June to 16th June. Meghann Shaughnessy emerged as the champion, defeating Edina Gallovits in the final.
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Some of the other tennis tournaments that have been held or held every year include 1979 Federation Cup, 2006 WTA tour Championships, Battle of Surfaces, Madrid Masters, Open de Tenis Comunidad Valencia, 1992 Summer Olympics, Torneo Ciudad de Barcelona, Torneo Godo, and 2007 WTA Tour Championships.
Some of the former and present tennis greats in Spain are Joan Aguilera, Nicolas Almagro, Alberto Arilla, Jordi Arrese, Julian Alonso, Joan Balcells, Carlos Boluda, Sergio Casal, Albert Costa, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, Conchita Martinez, Granados, Conchita Martinez, Rafael Nadal, Tommy Robredo, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Javier Sanchez, and many more noted players. One of the special qualities that many Spanish tennis stars share is, the skill to play expertly on clay surfaces. A modern day example is Rafael Nadal, the prolific French Open champion.
Present Scenario of Tennis in Spain
This popular sport is going through a very bright phase and the country is literally booming with budding tennis players, both men and women.
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