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We are about to start soon!

8th July 2021

On Thursday, the players began training and preparing for their first matches on the brand new hard courts (same as Australian Open surface). The whole tournament will start on Saturday with the qualifying. On the same day, at 13:00, we will know the draw of the main competition. From Monday on, a number of elite tennis players will play the main draw, including Czech star Petra Kvitová and Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejčíková.

After one year, the tournament will finally take place with spectators. The capacity of the center court is 525 spectators. The ticket guarantees a place on the main grandstand, the visitor can choose any free seat. A total of 200 visitors will get to the premises of the Sparta Tennis Academy, where the remaining courts are located. Entrance will be allowed to spectators with a valid day ticket for the tournament until the capacity of the complex is filled. Spectators are required to observe the valid hygienic and anti-epidemiological measures.

Tickets can be found HERE.

To enter the tournament, you will need to prove yourself in person with one of the following documents:

  • Vaccination certificate (min. 14 days after the 2nd dose in the case of a two-dose vaccine, or 14 days after the 1st dose in the case of a single-dose vaccine)
  • PCR test, not older than 7 days (only from a certified laboratory)
  • Antigen test, not older than 72 hours (only from a certified laboratory, self-test is not accepted)
  • Evidence of past covid illness in the past 180 days

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Umbrellas (except folding in the case of rain)
  • Food and beverages (except for documented health reasons)
  • Professional cameras with detachable lens (only pocket cameras are allowed)
  • Bottles
  • Pressurized objects
  • Containers of all kinds (glass or PET bottles, cans, cans, etc.)
  • Excess luggage (bigger than 35 x 45 x 25 cm)
  • Unassembled garments
  • Political and advertising materials (it is possible to bring promotional materials to the VIP premises with the TK Sparta Praha prior consent)
  • Glass or glassware
  • Drugs
  • Toxic and narcotic substances
  • Excessive luggage
  • Weapons (stinging, cutting, fire, etc.)
  • Scissors
  • Laptops
  • Any kind of recording equipment, both data, video and audio (exceptions are usually given by the event organizer)
  • Explosive substances (explosives, explosives and explosive flammable substances)
  • Flammable materials
  • Binoculars
  • Perfumes - above 100 ml
  • Spray paints or deodorants - over 100 ml
  • Baby carriages (including so-called "golf clubs")
  • Bicycles, scooters (including means of transport or sports aids and utensils)
  • Ambush marketing products
  • Other dangerous items that could cause damage to health or property.

The organizer of the event has the right to decide on the hazards of individual items.

Author: eSports