The sun is shining and international tennis is back in Pāpāmoa. All week in the lead up to Christmas, from 17-23 December, professional players from Australia, the United States, Europe and Asia will take on some of New Zealand’s best at Pāpāmoa Tennis Club.

"The EVES Open is a celebration of tennis, community spirit and the joy of summer,” Pāpāmoa Tennis Club President Gerald Greig says. “We invite everyone to join us. This is a perfect way to usher in the holiday season.”

The EVES Open – ITF World Tennis Tour: Tauranga is a professional event for men (M15) and women (W25) with official ATP and WTA world ranking points and a total prize pool of US$40,000. Play begins at 11am each day, with free spectator entry.

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