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Royal Cliff Presents the exciting AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship and ITF MT-700 Masters Championship 2024

May 2024

Pattaya, Thailand – The Royal Cliff Hotels Group is pleased to announce the upcoming AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship and ITF MT-700 Masters Championship. These two prestigious events will be hosted at the resort’s Fitz Club, a luxury fitness center, on 4 and 5 May, and in November 2024 respectively.

Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group delivered the opening speech and welcomed honorable guests including Chief Human Resources Officer of AssetWise Plc. – the main sponsor of the events – Mr. Saraphong Tuwapalangkul, Chief Human Resources Officer of AssetWise Public Company Limited., Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat, Deputy Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office Mr. Tachawat Klinpakdee and TCEB Representative Mr. Rattanachai Suttidechanai. 

The year marks the second edition of the AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship, aiming to be even more thrilling than before. The tournament will feature singles and doubles matches for players of all levels aged 4 to 14 years old, with participants having the opportunity to earn points toward a national ranking. Over 120 young athletes have registered to join the tournament to sharpen their skills and climb the ranking. In addition to the competitive play, the tournament features a variety of activities and social gatherings to entertain players and their families over the weekend. Delicious live food stations will offer a selection of cuisines, beverages, fruits, ice creams, and other refreshments. Medical staff and support services will be available for players throughout the event.

The ITF MT-700 Masters Championship has seen over 200 players from all the world competing in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The event accepts players of the ages between 35 to 75 of all skill levels and nationalities. ITF MT-700 Masters Championship is regarded as a top-level tournament on the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour calendar and offers an opportunity to earn points toward a global ranking. Royal Cliff consistently contributes positively to its communities and aims to enhance the recreational experiences of the senior demographic. This is achieved through fostering friendly competitions that bolster both physical and mental health via sports.

“We are delighted to host the second edition of the AssetWise Junior Tennis Championship as well as running the ITF masters for the 7th time. We are proud to help make an impact to Pattaya city’s sports scene and attracting players from across the globe. As an award winning family resort we will keep doing our best to create more events to uplift Pattaya’s image as a leading sports and family destination.” said Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group.

Fitz Club – Racquets, Health & Fitness, an elite sports center under the Royal Cliff banner, has been a preferred choice for renowned ATP players such as Paradorn Srichaphan, Danai Udomchoke, Nikolay Davydenko, Mikhail Youzhny, Dmitry Tursunov, Denis Istomin, among others. These players have previously conducted tennis camps at this facility. With tennis courts on par with those at the Australian Open, Fitz Club is a go-to for top-tier players aiming to acclimate themselves to grand slam tournament conditions. Besides tennis, the club boasts a rich history of hosting an array of sports events, encompassing both Junior and Senior Tennis contests, Squash championships, and Table Tennis duels.

For more information on the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and Fitz Club, please visit www.royalcliff.com and www.facebook.com/fitzclub or send an email to fitz@royalcliff.com

Photo caption: Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, CEO of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group together with Chief Human Resources Officer of AssetWise Plc. – the main sponsor of the events – Mr. Saraphong Tuwapalangkul, Chief Human Resources Officer of AssetWise Public Company Limited.Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat, Deputy Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office Mr. Tachawat Klinpakdee and TCEB Representative Mr. Rattanachai Suttidechanai.
Photo Caption: Participants of the AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship can learn valuable techniques from professional coaches, engage in warm-up exercises, and compete against Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, CEO of Royal Cliff and winner of the ITF Master Championship during the Tennis Clinic session.
Photo Caption: Participants of the AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship enjoy the tennis clinic.
Photo caption: The FITZ Club in Pattaya is widely acclaimed for its exceptional tennis facilities, which feature 7 hard-surface courts of Grand Slam quality. The club has extensive experience in organizing world-class tennis events.

About the sponsors

ASSETWISE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

AssetWise aims to develop both vertical and horizontal projects on high-potential locations under the “We Build Happiness” concept. Currently, the company has completed the development of 66 condominium and housing estate projects under its brands that are created to bring happiness appropriate to all lifestyles, including KAVE, ATMOZ, MODIZ, ESTA, THE ARBOR and THE HONOR brands.

FAR EAST SPECIALITY CO., LTD (YONEX THAILAND)

Far East Speciality Co., Ltd is considered as one of the leading distributors of the sport products in Thailand. We are appointed to be the sole distributor of racket sports brand “YONEX” for 48 years. YONEX is the world class sport brand that specializes in badminton and tennis. By combining timeless Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, Yonex have been giving players the tools they need to triumph on the court for over 60 years. The Yonex philosophy has always remained the same: to contribute to the world through innovative technology and the highest-quality products.

TECNIFIBRE

Tecnifibre is the fastest growing tennis brand on the worldwide market today. Founded in 1979, we are a French company run by tennis players, providing equipment (racquets/strings/balls/accessories/bags) for tennis players. Our Team members include Iga Swiatek (World No.1 and 4 times Grand Slam Winner) and Daniil Medvedev (2020 ATP Tour Finals & 2021 US Open Champion). Our mission is to unlock every player’s potential using our equipment – we are sure that you will find the right equipment, and you will improve your performance by using the racquets and strings in our range.

Royal Cliff Presents the exciting AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship and ITF MT-700 Masters Championship 2024