The AATP circuit announced the launch of its first tennis event in nearly two years at a dazzling press conference in South Mumbai on Monday morning. Organizers Ashutosh Goel and Haresh Ramchandani, who have kept a low profile in the last two years due to the global slowdown, promised players and fans an exciting extended weekend of tennis at the MSLTA courts starting on Wednesday.
Players currently confirmed for the event include the Ramchandani brothers, Ashutosh Goel, Nimesh Vora, Jonty Kandpal, Rahul Baijal, Champ Alreja and Rizwan Sumar, who is flying down specially from the Middle-East to participate in this event. Organizers are also in touch with several other players and are looking to round up a field of 12 players for the tournament.
The AATP was launched in 2008 by a group of tennis enthusiasts in South Mumbai, who lamented the lack of competitive playing opportunities for amateurs and decided to do something about it themselves. After two successful seasons, the global slowdown had hit the circuit and its players hard. But the slew of reforms announced by the Indian government in recent weeks has led to an increase in sponsor and player interest, getting Ashutosh and Haresh back to the drawing board.
Speaking at the event, Ashutosh said, “We’re glad to announce the comeback of the AATP with our first event in nearly two years. Today’s press conference is just the start. Expect a trail of news, undercover exposes, player updates and quotes and sponsor stories in the days ahead. This is going to the biggest baddest AATP event ever”
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