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  • Top seed Caroline Wozniacki bowed out of BMW Malaysian Open 2013

    Top seed Caroline Wozniacki bowed out of BMW Malaysian Open 2013

    Top seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark bowed out of the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 when she lost to China’s Qiang Wang in the first round

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    Kuala Lumpur – February 27, 2013 – Top seed and world No. 10 Caroline Wozniacki was sensationally knocked out of the first round of the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 this evening when she went down to China’s Qiang Wang in three sets at The Royal Selangor Golf Club.

    Wang’s movement around the court was brisk and intelligent, and grew in confidence as the match wore on. Commenting on her first win over a world top-10 player, Wang said she suspected that Woznacki was either fatigued or injured, and just took it from there. In reference to how she approached the match, the Shenzhen-based Wang said she came out just to “play my game”.

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    The shy lass started playing tennis at age nine. That year, she was chosen as the Tianjing National Tennis Center player promotion course. For two years consecutively (2006–07), she won the junior’s tennis championship in China. She officially started touring the ITF in Japan as of 2007.

    With a solitary career win at an ITF event in Beijing last August, Wang added that this victory would give her a lift going forward, but added that she would still “take it one game at a time”.

    The 21-year-old qualifier capitalized on what Wozniacki said in a statement was “heat illness” to triumph 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 in the $235,000 WTA International event. The Danish star, who comfortably won the first set, battled through the second before losing the tie-break and then succumbed in the third without much of a fight.

    Wozniacki, meanwhile, said: “I tried my best but I didn’t have much energy.” In reference to the trainer and doctor coming on court to treat her during the match, she said that “there wasn’t much they could do” in the circumstances.

    She added: “For the fans, I am sorry to lose, but that’s how it is sometimes. But I’ll be looking to come back here again.”

    The BMW Malaysian Open is currently taking place until the 3rd of March at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) to 3rd March 2013. For information on ticketing and discount information, please visit www.ticketpro.com.my. Visit http://www.bmwmalaysianopen.com and follow us on the BMW Malaysian Open Facebook.

  • Mini Tennis At KLCC For The BMW Malaysian Open 2013

    Mini Tennis At KLCC For The BMW Malaysian Open 2013

    Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Ayumi Morita meet and greet the fans

    The much anticipated BMW Malaysian Open 2013 – Malaysia’s premier international women’s tennis event – begins this week at the Royal Selangor Golf Course (RSGC). The fun however began early at Esplanade KLCC with a mini tennis event for the public. Starting from 10.00am daily from the 21st – 24th of February,members of the public caught a glimpse of the actual tournament experience through a ‘mini’ game of tennis that was put together to promote the BMW Malaysian Open with the support of official partners Jetstar and Dunlop Sport. Fans also enjoyed various activities, promotions and exhibitions at Esplanade KLCC.

    Lucky fans also get a chance to meet their favourite stars as was the case today when World No.29, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and top player, Ayumi Morita of Japan made a special appearance at Esplanade KLCC for an autograph session with their fans.

    The players will be in action at the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 from 25th Februaryto 3rd March, 2013 at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) competing for a prize purse of US$235,000, watches courtesy of Ball Watch Company, Jeroboam of champagne by Moet & Chandon and valuable World Ranking Points. The tournament is promoted and organized by the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) and Carbon Worldwide Sdn Bhd with BMW as the title sponsor and sanctioned by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).

  • Malaysia’s Aslina Chua Awarded Spot In Singles Main Draw of The BMW Malaysian Open 2013

    Malaysia’s Aslina Chua Awarded Spot In Singles Main Draw of The BMW Malaysian Open 2013

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    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23rd February 2013 – Aslina Chua’s determination and hard work see her being rewarded with a place in the singles main draw of the BMW Malaysian Open 2013.

    Predominantly a double-handed backhand player, the 17-year-old won the Women’s Singles Champion title at the BMW Malaysian National Circuit Masters last December, among other distinguished achievements. The BMW Malaysian Open is being held for the first time, at the Royal Selangor Golf Club from the 25th of February to the 3rd of March 2013.

    Aslina, also a winner in women’s doubles will be looking forward to the challenge of playing alongside some of the world’s best tennis players, including Denmark’s former World No.1, Caroline Wozniacki and Japan’s top player, Ayumi Morita.

    A talented right-handed player who is touted as one of Malaysia’s best prospects, Aslina will gain invaluable experience from just being in the main draw and it is the capable foresight of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia and the sponsors BMW Malaysia that has given her the opportunity to sidestep the qualifiers.

    BMW’s commitment to sports excellence is well chronicled the world over and their continued involvement in this WTA event in Malaysia is important as it is equally vital to the growth of the game here.

    YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Razak Latiff, President of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM), acknowledged BMW’s contribution to the sport when he said “BMW Group Malaysia has been dedicated in nurturing the development of future tennis players in Malaysia and has made a huge contribution to the growth of the sport in Malaysia.  Tennis is an elite sport and it involves significant financial contributions.

    “We are indeed thankful to have the support of  BMW, who understand the importance of elevating the status of the local sports arena,” he added

    The draw for the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, 23rd of February,  while the qualifiers are set to take place on Sunday and Monday, with the tournament proper due to start on Tuesday and run through Sunday, 3rd March.

    The BMW Malaysian Open taking place for the first time at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) from 25th February to 3rd March 2013. The tournament is promoted and organized by LTAM and Carbon Worldwide Sdn Bhd with BMW as the title sponsor and sanctioned by the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM).

    For information on ticketing and discount information, please visit www.ticketpro.com.my. Visit http://www.bmwmalaysianopen.com and follow us on the BMW Malaysian Open Facebook page for the latest updates and special promotions.

  • BMW Malaysian Open 2013 – Action Beyond Tennis at The Royal Selangor Golf Club

    BMW Malaysian Open 2013 – Action Beyond Tennis at The Royal Selangor Golf Club

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21st February 2013 – The much anticipated third (3rd) edition of the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 is back with a fun filled event for everyone. Tennis enthusiasts are in for a treat with the appearance of former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, Slovakian tennis star, Daniela Hantuchová, Japan’s top player, Ayumi Morita and returning to defend her title, Hsieh Su-wei. The region’s premier women’s tennis tournament will see a star studded line-up of players battle it out to win the prize purse of USD 235,000.

    The BMW Malaysian Open will take place from 25th February till 3rd of March 2013 for the first time at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). With KLCC as a backdrop, the spacious RSGC offers a picturesque view for both players and fans in this open-air tournament right in the heart of the city.

    The fun begins before the tournament from the 21st – 24th of February at Esplanade KLCC with a mini tennis event for the public. Starting from 10.00am to 09.00pm daily, the public will catch a glimpse of the actual tournament with a ‘mini’ game of tennis while enjoying the various activities, promotions and exhibitions at Esplanade KLCC. Lucky fans will stand a chance to meet and greet with the international tennis players!

    In addition, spectators and tennis fans are in for a treat at the Royal Selangor Golf Club when they come by to watch their favourite stars in action. Some of the activities planned are listed below.

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    The BMW Malaysian Open takes place from 25th February to 3rd March 2013 at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). For information on ticketing and discount information, please visit www.ticketpro.com.my. Visit http://www.bmwmalaysianopen.com and follow us on the BMW Malaysian Open Facebook page for the latest updates and special promotions.

  • Casey Dellacqua, Chang Kai-chen and Misaki Doi return to the BMW Malaysian Open

    Casey Dellacqua, Chang Kai-chen and Misaki Doi return to the BMW Malaysian Open

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 21st 2013 – Australia’s Casey Dellacqua,  Taiwan’s Chang Kai-chen and Japan’s Misaki Doi confirmed entries to the BMW Malaysian Open 2013. These returning players will face tough competition battling alongside, former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, defending champion, Hsieh Su-wei and Japan’s top player, Ayumi Morita at the third (3rd) installment of the BMW Malaysian Open.

    The fully sanctioned tournament by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will be held at the Royal Selangor Golf Club for the first time. 32 players and 16 teams will compete for the singles and doubles title and a prize purse of USD 235,000. The tournament will also host a qualifier for 24 players leading into the Main Draw.

    Australia’s Casey Dellacqua, made an appearance at the BMW Malaysian Open last year and is back again to put on a good fight to win the title. Dellacqua started the year with an injury but made a come back in the 2013 Australian Open where she partnered with fellow Australian teen-player, Ashleigh Barty who will also be making her debut performance at the Malaysian Open. Barty and Dellacqua are the first Australians to make it to the women’s doubles final at the Australian open since 1977. Joining the Australian line up is also Olivia Rogowska, whose been climbing the WTA ranks.

    Back again at the tournament is Taiwanese player, Chang Kai-chen who took home the title as the winner of the doubles last year. Chan Yung-jan will also be representing Chinese Taipei alongside Hsieh Su-wei who will be attempting to bag the title again as the BMW Malaysian Open champion.

    Following the announcement of the highest ranked Japanese player, Ayumi Morita; the tournament will also see two more young Japanese players join the fray. Misaki Doi and Kurumi Nara have both confirmed their participation and are two players to look out for with their fast improving ranks under the WTA.

    Duan Ying-Ying, with an impressive record of winning 8 International Federation Tennis titles is another player to watchout for at the BMW Malaysian Open. Joining her is China’s, Yang Zi who took home two Grand Slam doubles titles, the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006. In addition, Zhang Shuai; the fourth highest ranked women’s singles player from China also be making an appearance at the BMW Malaysian Open 2013.

    Aslina Chua, S.Theiviya and Yus Syazlin Nabila will represent Malaysia under the Malaysian wild card entries.

    The BMW Malaysian Open will be held at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) from 25th February to 3rd March 2013. The tournament is promoted and organized by LTAM and Carbon Worldwide Sdn Bhd with BMW as the title sponsor and sanctioned by the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM).

    For information on ticketing and discount information, please visit www.ticketpro.com.my. Visit http://www.bmwmalaysianopen.com and follow us on the BMW Malaysian Open Facebook page for the latest updates and special promotions.

  • BMW Malaysian Open Players Announcement

    BMW Malaysian Open Players Announcement

    Daniela Hantuchová and Ayumi Morita confirm participation at the BMW Malaysian Open 2013.
    Bojano Jovanovski ,Tamarine Tanasugarn and upcoming tennis star, Ashleigh Barty also confirm attendance at the premier tournament in Malaysia. Aslina Chua, S.Theiviya and Yus Syazlin Nabila will represent Malaysia under the Malaysian wild card entries.

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    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14th February 2013 – The BMW Malaysian Open 2013 today confirmed the participation of Slovakian tennis star, Daniela Hantuchová, and Japan’s top player Ayumi Morita for the fourth (4th) edition of the Malaysian Open. Alongside former world no.1 Caroline Wozniacki and Defending Champion Hsieh Su-Wei, this stunning line-up of players will be joining a host of other female contenders at the Royal Selangor Golf Club from 25th February to 3rd March 2013.

    The fully sanctioned tournament by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will see 32 players and 16 teams compete for the singles and doubles title and a prize purse of USD 235,000. The tournament will also host a qualifier for 24 players leading into the Main Draw.

    The Former world No.5 and the winner of four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, Daniela Hantuchová also took home the winning title of the Pattaya Open in 2011 and 2012. The 30-year-old Slovakian beauty will be making her debut appearance at the BMW Malaysian Open 2013.

    The highest ranked Japanese player in the world, Ayumi Morita is making a come back to the BMW Malaysian Open for the second time. 22-year-old Morita is one of the most successful Fed Cup players of recent times with a 14–0 match win record for Japan.

    Commenting on the players competing in this year’s tournament, Dr. Gerhard Pils, Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are pleased to welcome Daniela Hantuchová and Ayumi Morita to the BMW Malaysian Open 2013. With the participation of this selection of top ranking WTA players, we know that this year’s tournament is going to be spectacular, raising the benchmark once again to this prestigious tennis event in the region.”

    Joining the strong line-up are Serbia’s young star, Bojana Jovanovski and Thai WTA veteran, Tamarine Tanasugarn, hoping to make their comeback this year. Australian up and coming star, Ashleigh Barty, will also be making an appearance at the BMW Malaysian Open for the first time. This young sixteen-year-old rising tennis star achieved her biggest victory of her career at the Hopman Cup 2013, defeating former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone and is one player to look out for.

    “We indeed have a terrific line-up of players from WTA for this year’s BMW Malaysian Open competing at the Royal Selangor Golf Club – A fantastic venue for a fantastic list of tennis stars. We are glad to house the tournament for the first time and know that both players and fans are going to enjoy the facilities and activities RSGC has to offer. It is definitely going to be exciting both on and off the courts,” said En. Mohd Azlan b. Mohammed, Captain, Royal Selangor Golf Club.

    In addition S.Theiviya and Yus Syazlin Nabila will represent Malaysia under the wildcard entries alongside 17-year-old Aslina Chuah who was announced earlier this year.

    The BMW Malaysian Open will be held at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) from 25th February to 3rd March 2013. The tournament is promoted and organized by the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) and Carbon Worldwide Sdn Bhd with BMW as the title sponsor and sanctioned by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).

    For information on ticketing and discount information, please visit www.ticketpro.com.my. Visit http://www.bmwmalaysianopen.com and follow us on the BMW Malaysian Open Facebook page for the latest updates and special promotions.

  • BMW Malaysian Open 2013 tickets are available for public

    BMW Malaysian Open 2013 tickets are available for public

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29th January 2013 – The BMW Malaysian Open returns once again to Kuala Lumpur from 25th February to 3rd March, 2013 for the first time at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). The competitive women’s sport will see some of the world’s top players such as Caroline Wozniacki, Defending Champion Hsieh Su-wei and many others from the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association), compete for a prize purse of US$235,000 and valuable World Ranking Points.

    Malaysian tennis fans can look forward to an exciting tournament with enhanced spectator offerings and entertainment throughout the event week for the whole family, including a stylish new Moet & Chandon Champagne bar.

    The tournament format will include both singles and doubles competition and will see 16 doubles teams and 32 singles players competing in a knockout competition over the course of seven days.

    “With star players such as Caroline Wozniacki, the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 promises to be a high intense yet entertaining competition. Fans should not miss the opportunity to meet their tennis idols, take part in the fun activities lined up and catch the world class tournament first hand”, said Dr. Gerhard Pils, President & CEO, BMW Group Malaysia.

    The BMW Malaysian Open takes place from 25th February to 3rd March 2013 at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). For information on ticketing and discount information, please visit www.ticketpro.com.my. Visit http://www.bmwmalaysianopen.com and follow us on the BMW Malaysian Open Facebook page for the latest updates and special promotions.