[:HR]
Grand slam pobjednice Iva Majoli i Arantxa Sanchez Vicario odigrale egzibicijski meč…Održan VIP players party na najluksuznijoj megajahti na Jadranu!
Bol, 30.05.2016.
Iva Majoli i Franjo Luković slavili protiv Arantxe Sanchez Vicario i Alexandra Medvjedeva
Majoli je slavila 6:4 protiv Sanchez Vicario koja je iznenadila podatkom da joj je jučerašnji bio i prvi singl meč od kada se prestala profesionalno baviti tenisom. Iva Majoli s Franjom Lukovićem, predsjednikom Hrvatskog teniskog saveza dobila je protivnicu i u parovima uz koju je igrao ugledni gost Bol Opena, Alexandar Medvedev – zamjenik predsjednika Upravnog odbora Gazproma, najveće ruske naftne kompanije.
WTA Bol Open započeo je kvalifikacijskim mečevima i jučerašnjim druženjem mladih tenisačica s djecom u centru Bola, a nastavio se na centralnom terenu Bluesun tenis centra Bol gdje su dvije ikone ženskog tenisa, Iva Majoli i Arantxa Sanchez Vicario odigrale egzibicijski „meč“ koji se igrao na jedan dobiveni set. Glavni sudac susreta bio je Goran Prpić, još jedan proslavljeni domaći tenisač, koji je u Bol stigao kao trener turske tenisačice Ypek Soylu.
U konačnici, pobjedom 6:4 na domaćem terenu slavila je Majoli koja je imala i izvrsnu podršku s tribina, oduševivši sve prisutne odličnom formom. Za Sanchez Vicario ovo je bio prvi singl meč od kada se prestala profesionalno baviti tenisom, no i u parovima Iva Majoli i predsjednik HTS-a Franjo Luković istim rezultatom slavili su protiv Sanchez Vicario i Alexandra Medvjedeva – zamjenika predsjednika Upravnog odbora Gazproma, najveće ruske naftne kompanije ali i ujedno tvrtke sponzora Lige prvaka.
Na WTA Bol openu dobitnica 4 Grand Slama i nekadašnja prva igračica svijeta – Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
„Drago mi je što smo uspjeli dovesti Arantxu bar na jedan dan, uvijek je zadovoljstvo igrati ovdje, lijepa sjećanja me vežu uz Bol. Svaka čast Feliksu Lukasu što je vratio turnir u Bol i nadam se da će jedna od naših cura dogurati do kraja, ali i da će publika biti tu i dati joj podršku. Sigurna sam da ćemo se i mi vraćati na ovaj turnir, za prvu godinu mislim da je super što smo doveli nekoga tko je osvojio četiri Grand slama, kao i predsjednika našeg saveza gospodina Lukovića i gospodina Medvedeva koji je veliki fan tenisa.“ – izjavila je Majoli, koja se rano jutros uputila natrag u Pariz gdje sutra s Arantxom Sanchez Vicario nastupa u parovima.
Za Sanchez Vicario ovo je bio prvi posjet Bolu, ali obećala je i skori povratak u Hrvatsku: „Ovo mi je prvi single meč nakon umirovljenja i drago mi je da sam ga igrala protiv Ive, moje jako dobre prijateljice, ovdje u prekrasnom Bolu. Doista sam uživala. Ovdje je prekrasno i rado bih se vratila tu na odmor, s djecom.“ – izjavila je Sanchez Vicario po završetku meča.
Alexandar Medvedev, zamjenik predsjednika Upravnog odbora Gazproma, najveće ruske naftne kompanije podržao turnir
Alexandar Medvedev kao veliki fan tenisa i naše Ive Majoli, te ujedno Ivin dobar prijatelj samo za ovu priliku došao je iz Milana direktno na brački aerodrom, a očekujemo ga i sljedeće godine: „Najviše zasluga za Arantxin dolazak ima Iva Majoli te joj se ovom prilikom zahvaljujem, posebice jer već sutra lete za Pariz.
Ovo je poklon za sve tenisačice, domaće ljude i strance koji se nalaze u blizini Bola. WTA Bol Open jedinstvena je prilika i za naše tenisačice da nastupaju pred domaćom publikom da pokažu što znaju. Inače, za prvu godinu turnira sam jako zadovoljan i već sada stižu upiti kakvi su planovi za sljedeću kada se nadam da će nam se naši današnji ugledni gosti ponovno vratiti u Bol. Posebna zahvala ide i g. Medvedevu koji nam je svojim dolaskom i sudjelovanjem u ovom egzibicijskom meču izrazio veliku i vrlo značajnu podršku.“ – po završetku meča izjavio je direktor Bol Opena, Feliks Lukas.
Svi sudionici egzibicijskog meča, kao i drugi uvaženi gosti među kojima i domaćin Tomislav Debeljak, vlasnik Brodosplita u kojem je proizvedena megajahta Katina, kao i Ana Rucner koja je glazbenim performansom dodatno zagrijala atmosferu, uživali su na zabavi organiziranoj za igračice WTA Bol Open turnira.
Inače, Katina je najveća hrvatska jahta duljine 60 metara koja na četiri palube u šest VIP kabina prima 12 putnika, o kojima se brine 13 članova posade tijekom krstarenja Mediteranom i Karipskim otocima.
U Bol je sinoć iz Pariza stigla i naša Ana Konjuh koja danas započinje s priprema za glavni turnir WTA Bol Opena, nakon sudjelovanja u ždrijebu koji će se održati u 13 sati.
Foto: WTA Bol Open
[:en]
Grand slam winners Iva Majoli and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario played an exhibition match…VIP players party held on the most luxurious mega yacht on the Adriatic!
Bol, 30.05.2016.
Iva Majoli and Franjo Luković celebrated against Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Alexandar Medvjedev
Majoli celebrated 6:4 against Sanchez Vicario who surprised with the information that yesterday’s was her first single match after she had finished her professional career. Iva Majoli, with Franjo Luković, the president of the Croatian Tennis Association, celebrated against her opponent in pairs as well. Sanchez Vicario played with eminent guest of Bol Open, Alexandar Medvedev – Deputy President of Board of Directors of Gazprom, the biggest Russian oil company.
WTA Bol Open started with qualification matches and socializing of young tennis players with children in centre of Bol where two icons of ladies tennis, Iva Majoli and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario played an exhibition match, on one won set. Main referee was Goran Prpić, another celebrated national tennis player, who came to Bol as a tennis coach of Turkish tennis player Ypek Soylu.
In the end, Majoli celebrated with 6:4 on home ground. She had an excellent support from the audience, and impressed everyone with her great shape. Iva Majoli and president of CTA Franjo Luković celebrated with the same result against Sanchez Vicario and Alexandar Medvedev – Deputy President of Board of Directors of Gazprom, the biggest Russian oil company, which is also a sponsor of Champions League.
On WTA Bol Open winner of 4 Grand Slams and former world number one player – Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
“I am happy we managed to bring Arantxa at least for one day, it is always a pleasure to play here, I have some really nice memories of Bol. Feliks Lukas did a great job by bringing the tournament back to Bol and I hope that one of our girls will make it to the end, and that this audience will be here and support her. I am sure that we will also return to this tournament. I think it is great, for first year, that we succeeded in bringing someone who won four Grand Slams, as well as the president of our association, Mr. Luković and Mr. Medvedev who is a big tennis fan.” – said Iva Majoli, who went back to Paris early this morning, where tomorrow she plays in pairs with Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.
For Sanchez Vicario this is the first visit to Bol, but she promised to return soon to Croatia: “This is my first single match after I retired and I am happy to have played against Iva, my very good friend, here in this beautiful Bol. I really enjoyed. It is wonderful here and I would gladly come back here for a vacation, with my children. – said Sanchez Vicario after the match.
Alexandar Medvedev, Deputy President of Board of Directors of Gazprom, the biggest Russian oil company supported the tournament.
Alexandar Medvedev as a big fan of tennis and our Iva Majoli, and also Iva’s good friend, came from Milano straight to Brač airport, only because of this occasion. We expect him already next year: “The biggest credit for bringing Arantxa goes to Iva and I use this opportunity to thank her, especially because they fly to Paris already tomorrow.
This is a true gift for all tennis players, our people and foreigners who are close to Bol. WTA Bol Open is a unique opportunity for our tennis players to perform in front of home crowd and show their skills. Otherwise, I am really satisfied with this first year of tournament and interest has already been shown for our plans for next year, when our present guests will return to Bol. Special thanks goes to Mr. Medvedev who expressed significant support with his attendance and performance in this exhibition match.” – said Feliks Lukas, director of Bol Open at the end of the match.
All participants of exhibition match and other eminent guests enjoyed in the party organized for WTA players of WTA Bol Open, among which was the host, Tomislav Debeljak, the owner of Brodosplit where mega yacht Katina was built, as well as Ana Rucner who additionally heated the atmosphere with her music performance.
Katina is the biggest Croatian yacht, 60 metres long, which takes 12 guests on four decks and six VIP cabins. The guests are taken care of by 13 crew members during cruise along the Mediterranean and Caribbean Islands.
Last night Ana Konjuh came from Paris to Bol, who starts with her preparations for the main tournament of WTA Open today, after a draw which will be held at 1 p.m.
Photo: WTA Bol Open[:]
