Legendary tennis icon returns to Croatia with exhibition match in central city
Goran Ivanis̑ević has announced a major project that will bring an international focus back to the heart of Split, hosting his first-ever exhibition tournament at Prokurative during late summer 2015 (specifically around mid-August). The legendary Croatian player aims for "tennis Summer" by positioning Šplit as one of Europe's key tennis hubs this August. This development marks Ivanis̑ević returning to the court in central Dalmatia after a long hiatus, with details confirming his return will feature an exhibition format rather than standard competition play (as per Tportal.hr and Index).
Key Points
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1Goran Ivanišević will play an exhibition match in the heart ofSplit at Prokurative courts during August.
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2The event is part of a larger initiative called 'Tennis Summer' aimed to reinvigorate tennis interest among Split's residents and visitors.
Developments
Perspectives
Goran Ivanišević has announced a major project to play an exhibition match in the summer at Prola, marking his return to tennis courts.
— [Mar 21, 09:50] Tennis Summer by Goran Ivanišević: Split postaje sredis̑te međunarodnog tenisa ovog kolovoza (Dalmacijadanas.hr)The exhibition match is scheduled to take place in late August at the Prokurativa courts, which are located right here in the heart of Split.
— [Mar 21, 09:50] Tennis Summer by Goran Ivanišević: Split postaje sredis̑te međunarodnog tenisa ovog kolovoza (Dalmacijadanas.hr)'This is a project that has been long awaited,' says the Croatian tennis legend, who will return to compete in an exhibition match.
— [Mar 21] Legendarni Goran Ivanišević 'vracá tenis Splitu' (Net.hr)