Tickets for the 2017 Open International de Squash de Nantes have now gone on sale, with squash fans being given the chance to watch a high-calibre draw in action in the West of France between September 6-10.
The tournament will take place in the renowned Les Machines de l’île, with an all-glass show court being erected inside the complex which also houses the incredible Grand Éléphant, a 40-foot high moving mechanical construct which houses up to 50 passengers.
In addition to a Men’s tournament offering $25,000 in prize money, the event will also host a Women’s tournament once more, with the prize money amounting to $15,000 – a $10,000 increase compared to last year.
“We are delighted to stage the Open International de Squash de Nantes for the third time and are proud to showcase the picturesque city of Nantes by holding the tournament in the incredible Les Machines de l’île,” said Tournament Promoter François Le Jort.
“Following last year’s successful tournament at the Cité Internationale des Congrès, the Open International de Squash de Nantes continues to go from strength to strength and we are pleased to be able to offer a 200 per cent increase in prize money for the women’s tournament.”
The qualifying stages of the Open International de Squash de Nantes will be held between September 4-5 at La Maison du Squash, with the main draw staged between September 6-10 at Les Machines de l’île.
Tickets for the tournament start from €6 and can be purchased here.
All of the action from the main draw will be shown live on SQUASHTV (rest of world) and Eurosport Player (Europe only).
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