There are five Grade A events in the Junior Circuit of the International Tennis Federation these tournaments have the greatest ranking points along with the four Grand Slams, this guarantees that the top ranked players attend this event.

The ABIERTO JUVENIL MEXICANO is the first tournament of the year, commencing 23 December after the Orange Bowl Grade A in the United States and before the Coffee Bowl Grade 1 in Costa Rica.

From december 23th to 29th, we willhave 64 boys and 64 girls between 14 and 17 years old, competing to win250 ranking points for singles and 180 ranking points for doubles.

This tournament has been celebrated in Mexico since 1971, 41 years ago.In 2011 the tournament was held at the CENTRO DEPORTIVO CHAPULTEPEC “The Cathedral of Tennis in Mexico”, venue of the most important ties of Davis Cup.

The organizing committee of the ABIERTO JUVENIL MEXICANO has been working in each one of the fundamental aspects of the event such as hospitality, officiating, facilities, broadcasting, website, etc. please visit:

www.abiertojuvenilmexicano.com

The Tournament Director, Dr. Alberto Garduño Llop, was recently interviewed and declared: our aim is the excellence, we´vebeen working to prepare every detail with the highest standards of quality and we are ready to offer the best of the attentions to the best players in the world, their coaches and all the public that will came to enjoy this great event.

VENUECentro Deportivo Chapultepec, this club is one of the most important and traditional clubs in Mexico City, and it is located in one of the most exclusive zones of the city, Polanco, and very near downtown. It has one of the largest and modern facilities around the country and soon it will be celebrating its 75th

anniversary.

The ABIERTO JUVENIL MEXICANO will be played on nine clay courts and the finals will take place at the “Rafael PelónOsuna” Stadium, with a 2,378 capacity of seated spectators. In 2011, almost 30,000 people attended the Centro DeportivoChapultepec, and witnessed the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano.

The Centro Deportivo Chapultepec offers great facilities and services such as: players’ lounge, dining room, locker room, gym, pool, spa, FREE INTERNETand transportation.

HOSPITALITYFiesta Americana Grand Chapultepec will be our official hotel, across the street just a few steps from the Centro Deportivo Chapultepec. The players and their coaches will enjoy of one of the newest and luxury hotels in Mexico City, with a great view of the city and the Castle of Chapultepec.

For those who celebrate theChristmas Tradition, onDecember 24th we will offerour guests a specialChristmas Dinner with thetraditional food for thiscelebration world wide.

BROADCASTINGThe ABIERTO JUVENIL MEXICANO will be transmitted by ESPN, leader in sports worldwide; also in the website of our tournament the matches will be available.

OFFICIATINGCristina Romero, ITF Gold Badge Referee, will be in charge of the tournament and we are working to recruit the most prepared officials in our country to guarantee this important aspect of the event.

The Organizing Committee of the ABIERTO JUVENIL MEXICANO extends you an invitation to be part of one of the greatest tournaments in the world. Your participation is very important to us, and we are sure it would be a pleasant experience that you will never forget.