Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2019

43 www.ReadMPM.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com Stephens; and world No. 17, Madison Keys. Wozniacki and Stephens are recent Grand Slam champions and are both previous champions of the Charleston event. “We now have seven top- 25 players in contention for the Charleston title next April,” said Eleanor Adams, Volvo Car Open tournament manager. We’re looking forward to the exciting rounds of competition to come.” The Volvo Car Open is North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and attracts an average of 90,000 attendees and more than 100 of the top singles and doubles tennis players. The event, formerly known as the Family Circle Cup, moved to Charleston in 2001 from Hilton Head Island. The tournament features a singles draw of 56 players, a qualifying draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 players. Bob Moran, president and tournament director, said, “We’re still in the planning stages, but we will definitely be adding to the fan experience. A planned yoga event kicks off semifinal Saturday, and there will be a gospel brunch prior to the Sunday final. We are adding more fun and interactive experiences to our opening family weekend, as well as upgraded dining experiences,” Moran said. the tournament’s partnership with the Tennis Channel has been a “game changer.” Julia Goerges celebrating after reaching the finals of the 2018 Volvo Car Open. Madison Keys slides on the green clay to return a point. FULL SERVICE CATERING EMAIL CATERING@THESHELTERKITCHENANDBAR.COM Visit our website to view our menus and for information on upcoming events and music! BRUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9am-3pm BRUNCH MONDAY 11am-3pm LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND BRUNCH AND MOST NIGHTS OPEN Mon-Fri 11am-2am Sat & Sun 9am-2am THE SHELTER KITCHEN AND BAR 202 Coleman Blvd (p) 843.388.3625 | (f) 843.388.3641 www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com feature