Women's Singles match featured a battle
between sisters Christina McHale and
Lauren McHale; Michael Shabaz and Christina McHale triumphed in the Mixed Doubles
match
VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Marcos Baghdatis and Christina McHale take home the titles for the
first-ever BVI Cup, hosted by the Comber Club at the legendary
luxury Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort.
The inaugural event, which also featured Lauren McHale and
Michael Shabaz, was held
Sunday, May 19, 2024. Shabaz and
Christina McHale won the mixed
doubles match. Monica Puig was not
able to play because of weather-related transportation issues.
For the Men's Singles match, Baghdatis and Shabaz showed
off their world-class prowess on the court in front of a pumped-up
crowd. Baghdatis won a hard-fought match, defeating Shabaz 7-6.
The Women's Singles match followed, with the
talented McHale sisters battling on the court. After a few
exciting rallies, Christina McHale
topped her sister, 6-4.
The Mixed Doubles match followed, which partnered Baghdatis with
Lauren McHale, and Christina McHale with Shabaz. The tandem of
Shabaz and Christina McHale
triumphed over their opponents, 6-3.
After the matches, the players hosted a tennis clinic for the
local children who served as ball kids for the event.
The day ended with a Players Party at The Sugar Mill at Rosewood
Little Dix Bay. VIP guests had the opportunity to mix and mingle
with the players, while enjoying dinner as the sun set, courtesy of
the culinary team at Rosewood Little Dix Bay.
"The whole service, the whole atmosphere here, the people –
they're treating us so well," Baghdatis said. "Thank you to
Rosewood [Little Dix Bay], to the BVI team — you have treated us so
well this week. We hope to be back, and we hope to be on your team
again."
The event also includes two Pro-Am events — one held on
Saturday, May 18, and the other on
Monday, May 20 — where VIP guests
received small group instruction from the players, followed by a
catered reception.
The BVI Cup is produced by Ben
Goldsmith and Kyla Goldsmith
of KM Sports Entertainment, which also produces the Hawaii Open and
the Waikiki Cup. LINK Strategic Partners is the official
communications and engagement partner for the BVI Cup.
More information about the 2024 BVI Cup is on
BVICup.com.
About Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Situated across
500 acres of pristine beachfront property, Rosewood Little Dix Bay
is located on Virgin Gorda, British
Virgin Islands. The resort's 80 ultra-luxury guestrooms,
suites, houses, and villas embody barefoot luxury, blending into
the lush landscape with chic, modern design by New York-based design firm Meyer Davis.
Rosewood Little Dix Bay offers four distinct dining venues
including its signature restaurant Reef House, which serves local
cuisine with true farm-to-table inspiration; Sugar Mill, an
open-air restaurant with international influence; Pavilion with a
menu of international dishes and bold spices; and Rum Room,
offering an array of rare rums from around the globe. Amenities
include two swimming pools, six tennis courts, a state-of-the-art
fitness center, a Rosewood Explorers Club, and Sense®, A
Rosewood Spa.
For more information:
rosewoodhotels.com/en/little-dix-bay-virgin-gorda
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@Rosewoodlittledixbay
About KM Sports Entertainment
KM Sports Entertainment,
Inc. is a San Diego-based global
sports event and talent management firm, specializing in event
management, talent representation, and television production. In
2015, KM Sports Entertainment expanded its portfolio by acquiring
and organizing WTA tennis tournaments such as the Carlsbad Classic,
the San Antonio Open, and the Hawaii Open. Over the years, the
Hawaii Open evolved into a significant event, hosting renowned
players like Garbiñe Muguruza and Kei Nishikori. The tournament,
held at prestigious venues like Blaisdell
Arena and Stan Sheriff Center, was broadcast live worldwide.
Following the pandemic, KM Sports Entertainment revitalized
professional tennis in Oahu with
the 2022 Waikiki Cup, showcasing top ATP and WTA talent. KM Sports
next event, The BVI Cup presented by Rosewood Little Dix Bay, will
be held this May 2024 in Virgin
Gorda.
KM Sports Entertainment events offer a range of VIP experiences,
including Pro-Ams, Players Parties, and cultural engagements,
providing unique opportunities for interaction and community
involvement.
About LINK Strategic Partners
LINK Strategic Partners
is a strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and social
impact consulting firm proudly based in Washington, D.C. In the past 10 years, LINK
has expanded from a small local shop to a dynamic firm with
hundreds of local, regional, national, and international clients.
Our world-class and diverse team of professionals ranges from 17 to
95 years of age and lead our teams in D.C., Phoenix, St.
Louis, Atlanta, New York,
and Manchester, England.
Over 65% of Team LINK identifies as women, and nearly 70% are
people of color, reflecting LINK's foundational commitment to be
"in and of" the communities we serve. LINK's mission-driven work
includes thousands of hours of pro and low bono work with community
partners. Visit www.linksp.com.
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