Jamaica is ready to serve up top-tier tennis this November with the debut of the Jamaica Cup, a four-day match going down November 13–16 at Half Moon. The occasion will deliver collectively skilled gamers, collegiate athletes, and native expertise for a celebration of tennis and Jamaican tradition.
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The match will characteristic 4 skilled gamers, together with Jenson Brooksby (career-high ATP singles rating No. 33), Christina McHale (career-high WTA singles rating No. 24 and doubles rating No. 35), and Jamaican standout Blaise Bicknell, alongside the Howard College Tennis Staff and women and men from Staff Jamaica.
“As a Jamaican, taking part in within the inaugural Jamaica Cup is really significant to me,” Bicknell stated. “It’s an honor to assist showcase the unbelievable expertise and tradition we’ve right here in Jamaica. I’m wanting ahead to competing, assembly the followers, and being a part of this particular occasion for Jamaican tennis.”
Followers can count on high-level competitors, exhibition matches, and distinctive alternatives to work together with gamers. The occasion will even embrace a Professional-Am, permitting contributors to play alongside professionals, and a VIP Participant Celebration, giving followers an unique probability to fulfill and dine with tennis stars.
“The Jamaica Cup is a singular occasion that brings collectively professionals, collegiate gamers, and the native tennis neighborhood — and I’m thrilled to be part of it,” stated McHale. “Tennis is all about connecting with followers and galvanizing the subsequent era, and I can’t wait to expertise Jamaica’s superb hospitality.”
Match Director Ben Goldsmith emphasised the occasion’s broader imaginative and prescient: “The Jamaica Cup is greater than a match — it’s a possibility to showcase Jamaica as a premier vacation spot for world-class tennis whereas participating our area people. We’re thrilled to deliver collectively worldwide professionals, collegiate expertise, and homegrown gamers for an occasion that highlights the sweetness, expertise, and spirit of Jamaica.”
Tickets and packages at the moment are obtainable at JamaicaCup.com.