AUSTRIAN OPEN 2018 TOP TOURNAMENT Austrian's largest wheelchairtennis tournament is famous for its long tradition, the great atmosphere and the imposing landscape RECORD PRICE MONEY USD 30.000 $ -highest price money at an ITF 2 series event ENTRY FEES lowest ITF 2 series entry fees world wide $ 30.000 1st - 5th August Gr. Siegharts SIDE EVENTS great side events with live 2 live concerts and many show acts
31 YEARS Dear players, we are glad to invite you for the 31th time to the Austrian Open in Groß S i e g h a r t s. T h e l o n g t r a d i t i o n o f t h i s tournament is based on the engagement of a large number of volunteers and t h e e n t h u s i a s m f o r wheelchair tennis in the n o r t h e r n p a r t o f t h e Waldviertel, one of the m o s t u n s p o i l t a n d c h a r m i n g r e g i o n s i n Austria. We do appreciate every s i n g l e p l a y e r a t t h e tournament. Therefore, we joined forces to offer you, the record price money of $ 30.000 in order to reward your efforts. Additionally the entry fees are far below of the worldwide ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour standard. But these are not the only reasons why the Austrian Open are so w e l l - k n o w n a m o n g players: our motto is Welcome to your friends and all our guests can feel the pleasant and familiar a t m o s p h e r e a t t h e tournament. Come to the Austrian Open 2018, take the chance to be part of a well organized tournament in a relaxed atmosphere. $ 30.000
TOURNAMENT FACTS VENUE Tennis Club Groß Siegharts Address A-3812 Groß Siegharts, Mühlgasse 2 AUSTRIA/EUROPE DATES Wednesday 1 st August 2018 Sunday 5 th August 2018 ORGANISATION Club Wheelchair Tennis Austria in cooperacon with the Tennis Club Groß Siegharts and Tennis Club Aigen TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Philipp Dörre Address A-3812 Groß Siegharts, Fraslgasse 1 Telephone +43 699 1808 2401 Fax +43 2847 33183 e-mail philipp.doerre@austrian-open.net REFEREE Werner Hötzinger WEBSITE www.austrian-open.net ITF RANKING ITF 2 Series PRICE MONEY USD 30.000,-- 2nd Draw USD 700,-- founded by Club Wheelchairtennis Austria DRAWS Men Main Draw (24 athletes), Women Main Draw (16 athletes), Quads Main Draw (16 athletes), Men 2 nd Draw, Men B Draw Men Doubles Main Draw (12 pairs), Women Doubles Main Draw, Quads Doubles Main Draw, Men 2 nd Doubles Draw, Men B Doubles Draw Mixed Doubles Draw Legends Draw RULES Matches played under the ITF Rules and ITF Code of Conduct in all Double Events: Best of 3 sets with Match Tie-Break (10 points)
MAIN DRAW Tuesday 31 st July, 7:00 p.m. COURTS 7 arqfical grass (in case of bad weather there are 5 indoor courts available) BALLS Babolat SINGLES SIGN IN DOUBLES SIGN IN CONSOLATION SIGN IN closes on Tuesday 31 st August, 4:00 p.m. closes on Wednesday 1 st August, 12:00 noon closes on Wednesday 1 st August, 12:00 noon PRACTICE COURTS bookings have to be made at the Tournament Office praccce courts are available from Tuesday to Sunday ENTRIES TO Philipp Dörre (tournament director) - philipp.doerre@austrian-open.net ENTRY DEADLINE 4 weeks before the tournament starts (Wednesday 4 th July 2018) PACKAGE A entry to tournament opening ceremony 5x lunch 4x dinner player package (t-shirt, goodies ) free entry to side events PACKAGE B entry to tournament opening ceremony 5 nights double room Stadthotel Waidhofen/Thaya 5x breakfast 5x lunch 4x dinner free shuhle service (during tournament, arrival and departure) player package (t-shirt, goodies ) free entry to side events PACKAGE (individual) Package B + opconal extra nights (incl. breakfast) 6th August to 7th August 7th August to 8th August 13th August to 14th August USD 75,-- USD 90,-- (coaches + companions) ENTRY PACKAGES USD 320,-- USD 480,-- (coaches + companions) addiconal costs for single bedroom USD 160,-- USD 55,-- per night USD 75,-- per night in single room payment on the first day of the tournament in the tournament office USD or EUR possible! alternacve payment by bank transfer possible! please contact the tournament director for details. $ 30.000
TRANSPORTATION will be provided between airport/railway stacon Vienna on arrival and departure and between tournament hotel and venue each day. Please be aware that we can only provide the transport if we know the travel details minimum 2 weeks before the tournament starts! ACCOMODATION Stadthotel Waidhofen/Thaya Address A-3830 Waidhofen an der Thaya, Hauptplatz 25 Telephone +43 2842 51575 FaciliCes wheelchair adapted rooms, wheelchair adapted bath rooms and toilets, mulc-purpose hall, beauty treatments, massage & fitness,... Website www.stadthotel-wt.at TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Tuesday, 31st July starsng at 2 p.m. starsng at 7 p.m. Sign In Opening ceremony in townhall Groß Siegharts with deliciousness out of the region Singles Draws (Men, Women, Quads) Wednesday, 1st August starsng at 8 a.m. compeccon day 1 starsng at 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Austrian Open Bar Thursday, 2nd August starsng at 8 a.m. compeccon day 2 starsng at 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Austrian Open Bar Friday, 3rd August starsng at 9 a.m. compeccon day 3 starsng at 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Austrian Open Bar starsng at 7 p.m. Official Austrian Open Side Event Saturday, 4th August starsng at 10 a.m. final day 1 starsng at 10 a.m. Quads Singles Final starsng at 1:30 p.m. Women Singles Final starsng at 7:30 p.m. Official Austrian Open Side Event Sunday, 5th August starsng at 10:30 a.m. starsng at 12:00 a.m. Men Singles Final Schnitzel-Essen