DATE: July 11 - July 17, 2016
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: €463,520
FIELD SIZE: 28
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Benoit Paire
Seeds:
1. David Ferrer
2. Joao Sousa
3. Albert Ramos-Vinolas
4. Marcel Granollers
5. Fernando Verdasco
6. Alijaz Bedene
7. Diego Schwartzman
8. Evgeny Donskoy
The Tournament:
The SkiStar Swedish Open in Bastad was voted by players as the ATP World Tour 250 Tournament of the Year for 11 consecutive years from 2002-13. The clay court event, which has been held every summer since 1948, has consistently improved its venue and tournament. In 2011, Robin Soderling became the first multiple Swedish titlist since Magnus Norman in 2000.
The Players:
A healthy field of strong clay courters led by David Ferrer and Joao Sousa top the bill.
About Bastad
The town of BÃ¥stad is located in a sheltered bay with the Hallandian ridge stretching behind it. The town borders the shore, whereafter the terrain raises until the dense vegetation of the ridge takes over.
The first city privileges were granted in the 14th or 15th century, when the area belonged to Denmark. The first certain date is 1513 when it was re-granted. At the time, the name in print was Botstœdœ, which would translate to "Boat (landing) place".
In 1658 the area was conquered by Sweden, and BÃ¥stad was given new "special" privileges in 1664, because it was of too insignificant size to receive the full royal charter as one of Sweden's cities. The minor privilege allowed the town to be used for commerce, handicraft and hostelry. The minor privilege was in effect until 1858 when it got proper rights as a merchant town, or koping. It has been the seat of Bastad Municipaity BÃ¥stad since 1971.
Tourism Guide:
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: €463,520
FIELD SIZE: 28
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Benoit Paire
Seeds:
1. David Ferrer
2. Joao Sousa
3. Albert Ramos-Vinolas
4. Marcel Granollers
5. Fernando Verdasco
6. Alijaz Bedene
7. Diego Schwartzman
8. Evgeny Donskoy
The Tournament:
The SkiStar Swedish Open in Bastad was voted by players as the ATP World Tour 250 Tournament of the Year for 11 consecutive years from 2002-13. The clay court event, which has been held every summer since 1948, has consistently improved its venue and tournament. In 2011, Robin Soderling became the first multiple Swedish titlist since Magnus Norman in 2000.
The Players:
A healthy field of strong clay courters led by David Ferrer and Joao Sousa top the bill.
About Bastad
The town of BÃ¥stad is located in a sheltered bay with the Hallandian ridge stretching behind it. The town borders the shore, whereafter the terrain raises until the dense vegetation of the ridge takes over.
The first city privileges were granted in the 14th or 15th century, when the area belonged to Denmark. The first certain date is 1513 when it was re-granted. At the time, the name in print was Botstœdœ, which would translate to "Boat (landing) place".
In 1658 the area was conquered by Sweden, and BÃ¥stad was given new "special" privileges in 1664, because it was of too insignificant size to receive the full royal charter as one of Sweden's cities. The minor privilege allowed the town to be used for commerce, handicraft and hostelry. The minor privilege was in effect until 1858 when it got proper rights as a merchant town, or koping. It has been the seat of Bastad Municipaity BÃ¥stad since 1971.
Tourism Guide:
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