Rafael Nadal is Coming to Atlanta and Taking On Grigor Dimitrov Organized by Premier Live this March
Rafael Nadal, who finished 2019 as the No.1 player in the ATP Rankings for a fifth time in his career is headed to Atlanta, March 2, 2020 to take on 8-time ATP Tour singles winner Grigor Dimitrov. Nadal reclaimed the #1 world ranking last week, one year to the day since his most recent week holding the #1 ranking. The 33-year-old Mallorca native is coming off another outstanding season. On Sunday, Nadal clinched Spain’s sixth Davis Cup by defeating Canada’s Denis Shapovalov 6-3,7-6(7) in Madrid. This season Nadal captured his twelfth French Open and fourth US Open titles to increase his career total to 19 Grand Slam titles, one behind Roger Federer. Dimitrov finished in the Top 20 after a strong past couple of months, reaching the semifinals at the US Open as well as the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Paris earlier this month. The Premier Live Atlanta Challenge tennis exhibition between Nadal and Dimitrov, taking place at the intimate capacity Infinite Energy Arena located just north of Atlanta in Gwinnett, is one like the South has never seen! With pre-event festivities including the popular Atlanta based Yacht Rock Revue, this evening coupled with the March 1st Charity Dinner and Auction at Umi Atlanta with meet and greet opportunities benefiting Rafa Nadal Foundation and the National Tennis Foundation, brings Southeast tennis enthusiasts access to the top talent in men’s tennis.
Organized by the team at Premier Live, who is notorious for creating events centered around exclusive access and networking opportunities between event guests, current ATP/WTA/PGA tour players and legends all while incorporating in a worthy charity component, the Premier Live Atlanta Challenge will be no exception. “It has been exciting working with both Rafa and Grigor over the years, and I am honestly thrilled that together we are able to bring this legendary event to my hometown. It will be a weekend of epic tennis, networking, southern hospitality and fundraising for two extraordinary charities!” says Trevor Short, Co-Founder of Premier Live.
Doors at the Infinite Energy Arena in Gwinnett will open at 6:00pm followed by Yacht Rock Revue entertaining the crowd by covering late 70’s and early 80’s popular soft rock hits through their sing-along style at 6:45pm before Nadal and Dimitrov take center court. A portion of the Premier Live Atlanta Challenge event proceeds goes back to support Rafa Nadal Foundation and the National Tennis Foundation. Visit www.premierlive.com to secure seats.
An intimate Charity Dinner and Live Auction organized by the National Tennis Foundation will take place the evening of March 1st at Umi, benefiting Rafa Nadal Foundation and National Tennis Foundation. Umi unites classic and modern Japanese flavors in a sophisticated, contemporary setting in Atlanta’s bustling Buckhead neighborhood and combines the perfect location and atmosphere to host the charity dinner and auction. Cocktails, dinner, meet & greet, and photo opportunities with both Nadal and Dimitrov will take place. Seating is limited. Email Trevor@nationaltennisfoundation.org for tickets.
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ABOUT PREMIER LIVE
In 2012, Premier Live Co-Founders took their passion for tennis, golf, music, and travel, and turned 50+ years of combined industry experience into a company known for creating iconic events at iconic destinations with iconic people. From ping pong pro-ams in New York City’s One World Trade Center, to yacht golf challenges in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, and the legendary Necker Cup pro-am on Sir Richard Branson’s private island Necker, as well as intimate musical performances and one-on-one athlete and celebrity experiences; Premier Live works with its clients and corporations to curate memories and experiences that last a lifetime.
Every event Premier Live produces has a charitable component. Since 2012, Premier Live Events have raised and directed over $3,000,000 in funds to a number of worthy charities including the National Tennis Foundation, Virgin Unite, Novak Djokovic Foundation, Rafa Nadal Foundation, Bryan Brothers Foundation, Inspiring Children Foundation, and numerous other ATP / WTA / PGA Player Foundations. www.premierlive.com
ABOUT THE RAFA NADAL FOUNDATION
The Rafa Nadal Foundation strongly believes in the transformative power of sport and education, two tools that allow children and teenagers to go as far as they can, regardless of their background or personal and social conditions, even for those who have learning difficulties or disability. Their mission is based upon the belief that every child and youth should have access to equal opportunities now and in the future. Through projects in Spain and India, they work alongside with them to make the most of their abilities, empowering them and fostering values such as self-improvement, respect and effort.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL TENNIS FOUNDATION (NTF)
The National Tennis Foundation is committed to the development and advancement of under-served student athletes by providing opportunities through tennis and project-based educational and leadership programs. These programs are devised to promote academic excellence, healthy living, personal responsibility and character development. www.nationaltennisfoundation.org
