“Mallorca is one of my favourite tournaments to play on the grass, and I am really excited to be back there for my third time this year,” said Ben Shelton in a video message announcing his return to the Mallorca Championships. The tournament organizers, e|motion group, revealed the news during the event presentation at the ITB international tourism fair in Berlin.
The CEO of e|motion group, Edwin Weindorfer, highlighted that the lineup of confirmed players so far demonstrates the tournament’s growing prestige. This year’s edition will take place from June 21 to 28 at the Mallorca Country Club in Calvià. “For the tournament’s fifth edition, we already have the current world No. 5, Casper Ruud, and now Ben, who has just climbed two spots in the rankings and is now number 12. He might even be in the Top 10 by the time he arrives in Mallorca,” he stated.
Shelton is in outstanding form and reached the Australian Open semifinals in January. Alongside the young left-hander—known as one of the best servers in the world—the tournament will also feature Nick Kyrgios from Australia and Gaël Monfils from France, two players renowned for their exciting and dynamic playing styles.
Latest partner at the Mallorca Championships
Weindorfer also took the opportunity to thank the tournament’s sponsors and institutional partners. “Without you, none of this would be possible,” he emphasized. Additionally, he introduced the event’s newest sponsor, Azamara Cruises, a small-ship cruise line and the global leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships that visit marquee and hidden gem ports around the world, Azamara Cruises offer a range of itineraries that appeal to active travellers seeking unique, immersive experiences, from dancing in the streets at Rio Carnival to playing golf at the world’s most prestigious courses or seeing the big five on a South African safari. What’s more, Azamara also gives its guests more time in port to connect with the destination and its culture, without feeling rushed.
Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, addressed the event attendees in a special message delivered by Lee Surman, Director of Partnerships & Trading at Azamara Cruises. “I’m delighted to confirm our partnership with Mallorca Championships, as its exclusive cruise sponsor. At Azamara Cruises, we share e|motion group’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in exciting locations around the world, so it’s with great pride that we’re announcing the official sponsorship today. We look forward to bringing Azamara to tennis fans from around the world this summer in Mallorca, and are excited to share more updates on our plans for the tournament with loyal guests and partners in due course”.
