Danish Tennis Star Join Pattaya Open 2009

Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, is one of four top 20 players taking who will take part in the PTT Pattaya Open tennis tournament in February.

    The WTA tournament has been upgraded to be part of the international series with a minimum purse of US$220,000 (approx 7.7 million baht).

    As a result, the tournament has attracted a number of stars including Vera Zvonareva of Russia (No 7), Nadia Petrova of Russia (11), Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (12) and Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova (19).

    Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn will also compete in the tournament scheduled from February 9-15.

    Suwat Liptapanlop, president of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT), said the country's reputation was badly affected by the anti-government protests.

    "I hope sports in general and tennis in particular can help restore the country's reputation," he said.

    Tickets are from 200 to 1,000 baht. For more information, contact Pentangle Promotions at 02-382-3491-3 or visit http://www.pentanglepromotions.com