Nassau, Bahamas - Mark your calendars now for 21-24 November 2013 for this event in its thirteenth successful year at the world class Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island! Success has many interpretations but in this case it is clear that the Mark Knowles Celebrity Invitational is the winner in all categories. SABINE LISICKI, of Germany is confirmed to attend. Sabine is the 2013 Grand slam Wimbledon Finalist. Unfortunately has been injured since then, but now hoping a full recovery will be jump started by her return to support Mark's Charity event and enjoy Bahamian hospitality once again.
This year's event promises to be as exciting as ever, so make plans to come and watch, participate in the Pro Am or become a sponsor with options available starting at $1,000 to include invitations to a reception and spectator tickets to the Professional Tennis Exhibition which will be held at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday 23rd November at the Atlantis Tennis Centre.
The event, true to its mission of raising money for several children's charities, has to date raised in excess of $850,000. Past recipients include: The Sassoon Paediatric Heart Foundation, The Association of the Physically Disabled, The Cancer Society, The Boy Scouts of the Bahamas, The Special Olympics and various scholarships for promising junior tennis players. A children's defibrillator was donated to a local hospital and The Cancer Caring Centre honoured his work by dedicating a room naming it 'The Mark Knowles Room'.
A winning combination of hard work by the 'star' team of Mark Knowles, his sister Samara and mother Vicky provides the foundation for each successive year. This has encouraged a vast amount of generous support by sponsors, participants, friends and fans who follow this event year after year providing a testament to the team's dedication and who, between them, provide the funding and support that makes the whole thing work.
Mark has over the years invited fellow tennis professionals to relax and play in our Bahamas. Their generosity in giving their time and enthusiasm has helped give this tournament its well-deserved reputation of excellence. Major tennis stars over the years have supported the event and have certainly given the Bahamian and tourist fans a great deal of enjoyment, including the ability to interact with them up close and personal. The list of players has included Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Fred Stolle, Sabine Lisicki, Andy Roddick, Sam Querrey and 2013 Wimbledon Champion, Andy Murray, to name but a few.
ALSO CONFIRMED:Max Mirnyi, BELARUS current ranking #22 Doubles Career high #1. Career High Singles ranking # 18. 48 Career Doubles titles and 1 singles title. Member of Belarus Davis Cup team since April 1994. In November 2001, received highest State Honorary Title for his achievements in sports by Belarus prime minister...In October 2002, named UN AIDS Ambassador for Belarus. In February 2004, after an epic Davis Cup win over Russia, Belarus president awarded him with highest Government Title 'Orden Otechestva'...In May 2004, was voted to a four-year term as vice-president of Belarus Tennis Federation. Since April 2006 has served as a UNICEF Good Will Ambassador for Belarus. Completed his International Law degree at the Belarus State University in July 2008...On 14 August 2013, BelarusPost issued a stamp with Mirnyi's image.Denis Kudla, U.S.A # 109 Career high #90. 21 years old right handed. Born Kiev, Ukraine, lives Arlington Virginia. Won Orange Bowl 16s title in '09 and turned pro afterwards...Reached final at US Open juniors in 2010, losing to countryman Jack Sock...Ranked as high as No. 3 that year...Was a practice partner on US Davis Cup team for first round tie in Serbia in March 2010...Considers hard courts as favorite surface...Coached by former ATP pro and USTA Player Development Coach Diego Moyano (since Nov. 2010).Jesse Levine, Can. ranked #152, Career high #69 Born in Canada and moved to the U.S. at age 13...Played as No. 1 player at University of Florida for one season, compiling a 21-0 record, before turning pro in summer 2007... Spent two years at Nick Bollettieri Academy. Best junior result was doubles title at Wimbledon in 2005 (w/Michael Shabaz)..In July 2007, spent 10 weeks training in Dubai with Roger Federer. In December 2012, changed nationality to Canadian and is eligible to represent Canada in Davis Cup competition.Jean-Julien Rojer, NED. 9 Career Doubles titles Currently ranked #15 in doubles. Career high Doubles #6. Born in Curacao, NA and lives in Miami. Started playing tennis aged six..Left Curacao at 13 and moved to Miami where he used to practice at Crandon Park. Attended UCLA for three years and is 4-times NCAA All-American in singles and doubles. Favourite surface is clay. Favourite tennis memory is reaching the Australian Open semi-finals (w/Butorac) in January 2011. First represented Netherlands Antilles in Davis Cup in 1998Oliver Marach currently ranked #37 in Doubles with career high of #8. Began playing tennis at age six...Nicknamed Oli by friends and family .Favourite surfaces are clay and slow hard courts...Considers his forehand as best shot...Best moment of his career so far is reaching SFs at Australian Open in 2009 and qualifying for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London...Opened the DNA Tennis Academy in Graz, Austria, in October 2010.
For information on scheduling, participation, or tickets; please contact: Vicky Knowles Andrews @ 242-357-9670 email : website: mkcti.info@gmail.com www.markknowlescharity.com
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