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Rubin Back for Eastbourne Hat-Trick Defending champion Chanda Rubin will be looking for a hat-trick of titles at the Hastings Direct International Championships after announcing that she will return to Eastbourne, 14 - 19 June, 2004. Defending champion Chanda Rubin will be looking for a hat-trick of titles at the Hastings Direct International Championships after announcing that she will return to Eastbourne, 14 - 19 June, 2004. The world number 12 and defending champion who recently reached the quarter finals of the Australian Open, provided a memorable match for tennis fans last year, after her semi-final comeback against Jennifer Capriati, winning in three sets, despite Capriati holding two match points in the second. Rubin overcame former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez in the final to lift her second Hastings Direct International Championships title, sponsored by the Sussex based motor insurance provider. Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Jelena Dokic also announced today that she will be joining the growing line up of stars at the tournament. The 21 year old big hitter from the baseline, burst onto the world scene at Wimbledon in 1999, spectacularly beating the then World No. 1 Martina Hingis and has since defeated Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters. In fact, both Ladies have registered some impressive wins during their careers with Rubin also clocking up wins against Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport and World no.1 Justine Henin-Hardenne. To celebrate the news of the defending champion�s return, the Corporate Hospitality team have today announced they are keeping hospitality packages at 2003 prices for all those booking before 31 May 2004. From �95 per person, entertain your clients with reserved Centre Court seats, three course luncheon, afternoon tea and live TV link to the action on Centre Court, all from the comfortable surroundings of your hospitality suite. Exclusive packages are also available with your own private dining area, complimentary bar and private box facilities offering exclusive seating on Centre Court. Ladies Day, now held on Thursday, provides some extra glamour this year with free manicures at the nail bar, complimentary orchid button holes and the chance for all ladies to parade their best hats. Ladies will also feel truly pampered with their free Ladies Day gift bag containing a variety of high quality product samples to try at home. Organisers are also planning a floral extravaganza this year thanks to sponsorship from Eastbourne company Floral Occasions. The company based in Station Parade, are designing more table and pedestal displays than ever before, exclusively for the Championships, as well as supplying the Ladies Day orchid button holes. Ilie Nastase fans can also enjoy the special Legends events on Thursday and Friday after 5pm on the outside courts, as the original bad boy of tennis is back in town, along with Peter Fleming, Johan Kriek, and the ever-popular Amritraj brothers, Vijay and Anand. The Oxford and Cambridge rivalry also continues with the return of the annual Varsity matches on the outside courts. Corporate Hospitality opens from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 June. For more information telephone the Corporate Hospitality office on 01323 415435 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.visiteastbourne.com/hospitality. Quote �2003� to receive last year�s prices for a limited period only. |
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