Bentley sponsor Boodles Challenge 2008
Murray, Nalbandian, Wawrinka and Djokovic on show at exclusive summer tournament
Four of the top 11 male singles players in the world featured at The Boodles Challenge 2008 held last month at Stoke Park Club in Stoke Poges sponsored by Bentley Motors
British number one, Andy Murray, world number three, Novak Djokovic, and Switzerland’s world number 9, Stanislas Wawrinka made their debut appearances at the exclusive summer tournament. Former Wimbledon finalist and current world number 8, David Nalbandian also took to the immaculate grass courts for the 6th successive year.
Other players attending included former world top 5 players, Nicolas Kiefer and Tommy Robredo, 19 year old rising star, Ernests Gulbis from Latvia and world number one doubles team, Bob and Mike Bryan.
Taking place in the run up to Wimbledon, the Boodles Challenge from combines first class tennis with the intimate atmosphere of one of the most stylish country clubs in England.
Jack Barclay were hosts to a number of clients at this event, taking advantage of the boutique nature of the event (admission is strictly limited to 1,500 tickets per day) to give their guests a thrilling yet intimate atmosphere - the perfect opportunity to rub shoulders with the cream of world tennis.
KIEFER BEATS ROBREDO AND THE RAIN IN THE FINAL OF THE BOODLES CHALLENGE
Nicolas Kiefer put in a superior performance in the Final of The Boodles Challenge at the Stoke Park Club today to defeat the talented Spaniard Tommy Robredo 6-3, 3-6, 13-11.
In his final warm-up match before Wimbledon, the German looked at ease on the grass despite the varying weather conditions and completed his third win of the week in impressive style. The match was decided in a final championship tie break which saw the German seal the title with some scintillating ground strokes.
Nicolas Kiefer commented:
“Three wins in a row on grass is pretty good form and I feel honoured to have won the title here at The Boodles. If I can play like this at Wimbledon then who knows what can happen. I felt like I was hitting the ball really well and, despite the rain, I managed to maintain my concentration which is always a huge part of playing on grass with all the stops and starts. I love playing here and my preparation for SW19 wouldn’t be the same without it.”