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Wawrinka to participate in Chennai Open next year

India Blooms News Service | | 26 Aug 2014, 11:59 pm
Chennai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday confirmed he will be participating in the Aircel Chennai Open next year.

The event will held at Chennai's SDAT Stadium from Jan 5 to Jan 11.

Commenting on his presence at the event, Stan Wawrinka was quoted as saying by the aircelchennaiopen.org, "I congratulate the organizers of the Aircel Chennai Open for entering the tournament's 20th year in India. This will mark my seventh visit to Chennai and I am looking forward to being part of the action and adventure and, of course, all the festivity. I definitely plan to show up ready to play my best with the goal of kicking off the New Year by defending my title in Chennai."

The Tennis star is currently ranked four in the world.

Karti P Chidambaram, Chairman, Tournament Organising Committee, Vice President, AITA and Vice President, TNTA said, "Chennai's tennis fans adore Stan Wawrinka, supporting his every game and rejoicing with every victory he registers. As we celebrate two decades of the tournament in the country, the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association extends a warm welcome to the World No. 4. The current year has been his best until now and we congratulate him on his stupendous performance."

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