Cosmopolitan finalists
International and national players from all over Portugal came to the Algarve to join the recent ‘Algarvida’ tennis tournament at Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis. The third of four Sovereign Series
Tournament success
A strong field of ladies competed for the title and prize money recently in exciting matches in the Sovereign series tournaments at Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis. Hotel Carvoeiro Sol, the
Game, set and match
Players from the Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis have had an excellent season, recording some great wins. The under-12 team played in the national finals and, after hard-fought matches, finished 10th
Courier triumphs
Jim Courier was the winner of this year’s Vale do Lobo Grand Champions tennis tournament, part of the Delta Seniors Tour. The 33-year-old American beat Dutchman Richard Krajicek on a
It’s champions time again
Perhaps the most famous participant in this year’s Vale do Lobo Grand Champions tennis tournament is 33-year-old Jim Courier, the winner of 23 titles and the replacement for fellow American
Tenth tennis tournament
For the 10th consecutive year, Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis is hosting Portugal’s biggest veterans tournament, in terms of prize money. The Sovereign Series is attracting a stronger and larger field
Algarve Open brings record windfall
It was recently revealed that the Portuguese Algarve Open 2003 made over eight million euros from the televised broadcasting of the event. The announcement was made by Amen Corner, from
Wet week two
The rain continued, with occasional showers diluting the tears spent both on and off the court. England’s one remaining hope in the men’s competition, Tim Henman, seemed to be cruising
Winners and losers
What a finish to the U.S. Open! At that level it makes no difference how you hit the ball. If you don’t hole the putts you can’t win. Mickelson played
Grass court drama
The championship is approaching the end and is pretty much following long-established traditions. The second day was a complete washout, with heavy rain and high winds preventing any play whatsoever,