Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2019

45 www.ReadMPM.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com The match is broadcast both domestically and abroad each year, bringing in tremendous coverage. That coverage also allows other content to integrate as well, from dining to lifestyle pieces which truly reflect the beauty of the Lowcountry and the many services it has to offer. “These last two years have seen visitors purchasing tickets from across the country that have never been with us or visited Charleston before,” Moran stated. Now in its 19th year in Charleston, Moran said the tournament has had an “enormous” impact on tennis in the Lowcountry. With the Charleston area being very much a “tennis town” – from the youngest of players just starting out to high schoolers receiving scholarships to play in college to adults who enjoy playing recreationally all the way to professional local stars Shelby Rogers and Emma Navarro, who will be playing in this year’s event – this is a very special event bound to inspire tennis players of all capabilities. “We have a great list of champions. …The players know our history, and, being one of only 21 ‘Premier’ level events on the WTA Tour, players see it as an incredible honor to win this title.” Moran continued, “When it comes to making decisions on what tournaments they will play in, the two most important issues are ease of travel and food. The new Charleston airport renovations and added flight frequency have really helped.” And while off the court, contenders make sure to make the most of their time off the court while in town, making sure to reserve spots to their favorite restaurants weeks in advance and planning Kiki Bertens serving her way into the final of the 2018 Volvo Car Open. feature CHARLESTON'S LARGEST SELECTION FOR EVERYTHING TENNIS! Northcutt Plaza 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Suite M., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 • Racquets • Stringing • Bags • Footwear • Apparel • Customization • Grips & Accessories • Pickleball www.holycitytennisshop.com | 843.284.8977 IN PRIVATE EVENT SPACE MOUNT PLEASANT’S NEWEST RESTAURANT LET US HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY IN OUR PRIVATE EVENT SPACE Join us for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner! Order Online or from Uber Eats or Grub Hub! 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. | Mount Pleasant | 843.352.7585 Open Daily at 11:30am | Brunch Saturday & Sunday | Take-Out Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to get a wink of what’s to come! www.kidcashewcharleston.com