MEMORABILIA
In the past twelve years, China Tennis Open from little-known low-level tour development become the global top eight, first in Asia, the Asia Pacific most leadership event.
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2004
the only tennis event in China named after the country－China Open, was launched. -
2005Dali and Xiaomei were chosen as China Open mascots.
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2006China Open became the first tournament other than the US Open to use the Hawk-Eye system.
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2007Beijing Benz became the first presenting sponsor in the history of China Open; the Beijing International Tennis Summit was officially launched, and has continued to be held every other year.
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2008the China Open Rating Tour was founded as a national amateur tennis league, and has continued to be held since then; and the WTA recognized China Open for its outstanding contribution over the past five years.
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2009China Open moved to the National Tennis Center, the venue for the tennis matches of Beijing Olympics; it become more recognized as a top event next only to the Grand Slams on both tours; the men’s and women’s trophies were officially determined and named Cup of China; and for the first time since the event began, a theme song was introduced, titled as Flying with Pride.
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2010the Beijing International Challenger was held.
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2011Diamond Court was officially opened as the new center court.
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2012the ATP recognized China Open for providing an outstanding fan experience.
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2013China Open was once again honored by the WTA for being the leading tournament in the Asia-Pacific region.
M.Baghdatis
M.Baghdatis
