Tennis fever takes hold of Vale do Lobo in August, when the Vale
do Lobo Grand Champions ATP Seniors Tour event arrives.
This clash of
tennis titans brings some of the world's biggest names to centre court
at the resort's Tennis Academy, with many players returning year on year
to compete for the title. The resort's shareholder Caixa Geral de
Depósitos joined it as a sponsor of this exciting event in 2007.
The
good humour and fantastic tennis which is characteristic of the Seniors
Tour draws spectators from all corners of Europe to enjoy what is fast
becoming "Wimbledon on the Algarve". Previous winners include
Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Jeremy Bates, Michael Stich and Jim Courier
who have beaten worthy opponents including Richard Krajicek, Yannick
Noah, Henri Leconte and many other leading names on the Seniors Tour.
With amazing line-ups,
featuring countless celebrated tennis players, over the last years
of the tournament, the one thing that is certain is that the Vale do
Lobo Grand Champions is an event to be scheduled
into the summer diary, not just for tennis enthusiasts but those looking for a fun-filled family outing.
