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The BMW Malaysian Open 2014
returns to the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) from the 14th – 20th of April
2014. The most prestigious tennis tournament in the South East Asian region
will see Defending Champion Karolina Pliskova as well as 2013 Wimbledon Doubles
Champion and 2012 BMW Malaysian Open Champion, Hsieh Su-Wei returning to Kuala
Lumpur to compete in this year’s tournament.
Also competing for the
first time this year will be former World Number One Venus Williams and recent
Australian Open finalist, Dominika Cibulkova together with a host of other
accomplished international players compete for a prize purse of US$250,000 and
valuable World Ranking Points.
The fourth edition of this
prestigious tennis tournament will host an array of fun activities that will
appeal to tennis enthusiasts, families and young adults. Fans can look forward
to an exciting tournament with enhanced spectator experience and entertainment
throughout the event week.
The public will also gain
easy access to the ticketing entrance at the Royal Selangor Gold Club (RSGC)
through various shuttle services provided. Fans can head to Traders Hotel Kuala
Lumpur and KLCC multi-level car park at Jalan Binjai opposite Platinum Park for
free shuttle. On the 19th and 20th April, free shuttle will also be provided from the
open air car park next to RHB Bank on Jalan Tun Razak. A variety of F&B
outlets will be available for public such as Pizza Hut, KFC, Chatime, Cream
& Fudge Ice Cream, to name a few.
The first 50 fans to
register at the information counter of the BMW Malaysian Open from the 14th till the 17th of
April will receive exclusive vouchers for exciting goodies.
Visitor with passes can
stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Paris, courtesy of Air France and
complimentary Weekend Drive Experience by BMW Malaysia. Spectators have the
opportunity to have their pictures taken at event to be run on OOHM LED screens
that are displayed around Klang Valley and Penang.
Fans will not only catch
their tennis idols perform but also get autographs taken at intimate player-fan
sessions.
Ricoh Malaysia will host a
variety of interactive games including mini tennis, speed serve and tennis
video games with exciting prizes to be won. In addition, this year an exclusive
photo exhibition themed ‘Strong Is Beautiful’ will be showcased at the BMW
Malaysian Open, featuring inspirational women from all walks of life. From
games to contest, food to exhibitions there would not be short of activities
and entertainment for spectators at the BMW Malaysian Open 2014.
“Malaysian tennis
enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to meet their tennis idols, take
part in the fun activities lined up and catch the world-class tournament first
hand. The BMW Malaysian Open 2014 promises to be the best tennis tournament in
Malaysia and the tournament this year will be much bigger and much better than
last year as we aim to raise the profile of the sport here.” said Dr. Gerhard
Pils, President & CEO, BMW Group Malaysia.
The tournament will once
again see 32 players from the WTA, the world’s leading women’s tennis tour. The
leading tennis competition for women will also feature 16 teams for the doubles
title. Similarly to its previous editions, the tournament will place local
talents through wild card entries.
The BMW Malaysian Open
takes place from the 14th – 20th of April 2014 at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf
Club (RSGC). For information on ticketing and discount information, please
visit www.ticketpro.com.my.
For more information on the
tournament check out (tournament information, scores and contest)
Website: www.bmwmalaysianopen.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BMWMalaysianOpen
