The Suva Open Tennis Championship is set to welcome over a hundred tennis players from Fiji and the Pacific region.
The competition, which was officially launched on Wednesday, also saw the announcement of Vodafone Fiji’s continued sponsorship for a second year.
Head of enterprise development at Vodafone Fiji, Antonio Kitione, revealed that the partnership with Suva Tennis has been extended until 2026.
Kitione emphasized the shared values of passion, dedication, and excellence that both Vodafone Fiji and tennis embody.
“We want to reflect our belief in the importance of fostering talent, promoting healthy competition, and building a strong community around the sport of tennis.”
A member of the Suva Tennis executive committee, Manu’hapai Jioji Qaqaturaga, expressed her gratitude to Vodafone for their support.
She highlighted the growth and recognition of local tennis players and stressed the unique challenges and benefits of tennis compared to other sports.
“I’m proud to say that many Suva players have competed at various levels and have been selected for the Fiji team to represent Fiji at the Pacific Games,” said Qaqaturaga.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Vodafone for their unwavering community support, not only in the past year, but also in the upcoming years.”
Suva Tennis Coach and former national representative, Andrew Mailtorok, believes that the Championship will create more opportunities for young players and further develop the sport in Fiji.
The Vodafone Suva Open Tennis Championship will take place from September 13th to 16th at the Victoria Tennis Court, Suva Lawn Tennis Club, and Pathik Tennis Club in Namadi Heights.