The event, which takes place over the 26-28 June is returning to the luxury 150-acre Cheshire resort for the second year running, with hundreds of guests expected to be entertained by the tournament’s largest line-up of tennis legends yet, including Goran Ivanisevic, Mark Philippoussis, Peter McNamara, Mikael Pernfors, Henri Leconte, Younes El Aynaoui and Richard Krajicek.
Mark Boler, chief executive at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, said: "This year's Boodles Tennis at The Mere is shaping up to be a knock-out event with the tournament welcoming back some superb players and personalities. Goran Ivanisevic made his debut with us last year and impressed us all with his first-class talent and exuberant character."
Launched in 2010 and billed as the north-west’s most elegant garden party, Boodles Tennis at The Mere combines world-class tennis from grand slam veterans with award-winning hospitality. The tennis is the star highlight but the hundreds of corporate guests attending will also enjoy a champagne reception and a three-course menu designed by the resort’s executive head chef Mark Walker, using the finest local ingredients.
The resort, which is celebrating 30 years under the Boler family stewardship this year, is busy prepping for the showcase event. Tournament director, Vicky Collins, said the event has become one of the most popular in the region’s calendar, attracting guests from all over the north-west.
There are two new guest hospitality areas, The Brownson Gallery and The Pavillion terrace with panoramic views of the court. This year a DJ tennis match will feature on the Saturday night, with tennis legends battling out to music.
Funds raised over the three days will be donated to Enable Sport, a charity that seeks to give every disabled child the opportunity to reach their potential in sport. Last year more than £13,000 was raised at the event.
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