LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS
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LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS
The Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament ended with two thrilling finals after a a festival of of tennis that focussed on on support for local communities . .
In In a a nail-biting men ’ s ’ s final , , Enzo Couacaud of of France beat defending champion Dimitar Kuzmanof of of Bulgaria 7-6 7-6 . . In In the women ’ s ’ s final , , Nigina Abduraimova of of Uzbekhistan beat Marie Benoit of of Belgium 6-3 6-3 . .
This 21st edition of of the event was another winner for community engagement and local schoolchildren , , since the event began in in 2002 , , more than 75,000 children have been introduced to to tennis , , through the organisers ’ ’ commitment to to benefit future generations , , as as well as as a a focus on on mental health and tackling obesity . .
Tournament Director Anders Borg said says :
“ It “ It ’ s ’ s been a a fantastic event and great to to see two thrilling finals ; ; we we wish all all our finalists the best of of luck as as he he goes on on to to compete in in this year ’ s ’ s Wimbledon . . It It was equally brilliant to to see so so many young children enjoy our tennis and other activities ; ; for many it it was their first time picking up up a a racquet –– who knows , , some of of them may come back here in in years to to come to to win their own trophies .” .”
The three-day tournament has become the region ’ s ’ s leading event combining sports and business with grass roots support . .
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