Swarovski creates iconic new trophy for the Upper Austria Ladies Linz
Swarovski today unveils an iconic winner's trophy for the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. It was created especially for the most important women's tennis tournament in Austria. The shimmering golden trophy, which was designed by Swarovski's master craftsmen at the company's Tyrolean headquarters in Wattens, reflects the strength, grace and esprit of women's tennis. The 60 cm high and 3.5 kg [...]
World star Angelique Kerber returns to Upper Austria Ladies Linz as a mum
The dream that has come true for Sandra Reichel with the upgrading of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz to a WTA 500 event will be visible on the centre court at the Design Center from Sunday, 28 January. Of course, a player who has already made it to number one in the world in her career is a perfect match. Angelique Kerber, the 2013 Linz winner, [...]
Ana Ivanovic comes to Upper Austria Ladies Linz as guest of honour
A "darling" of the Linz tennis public returns! The former world number one and two-time Linz winner Ana Ivanovic will be the guest of honour at this year's Upper Austria Ladies Linz final weekend. Tennis fans at the Linz Design Centre can look forward to autograph sessions with the Serbian, among other things. Ana Ivanovic has won the hearts of Linz's tennis fans from the very first [...]
An ace for the bees: Upper Austrian insurance company supports young beekeepers with honeycombs
Oberösterreichische Versicherung is continuing its tradition of sustainability initiatives at this year's Upper Austria Ladies Linz. For every ace beaten, Oberösterreichische will cover the cost of a honeycomb for a young beekeeper. As a perfect continuation of last year's "Every ace a tree" campaign, this year's motto is "Every ace a honeycomb". With this campaign, Oberösterreichische is emphasising [...]
Favourite Arabella Koller wins the Wild Card Challenge
Arabella Koller has impressively confirmed her role as favourite: The 23-year-old from Salzburg won the final of the "Young Ladies Wild Card Challenge" against 19-year-old Claudia Gasparovic from Lower Austria 6:0, 6:2 today, Sunday, at the Linz-Froschberg Tennis Centre. With this success, Koller has secured a wild card for qualifying for the WTA 500 event Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2024 (28 January to 4 [...].
Opening Day with lots of attractions and goodie bags for the first 500 fans
The upgrade of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz to the status of a WTA 500 event is the fulfilment of a heartfelt wish for tournament director Sandra Reichel. Reichel wants to share the joy of this honour with the fans from the very first moment: A great programme will be offered on the first day of the tournament (Sunday, 28 January), when the qualifying matches for the main draw will take place [...].
Will there be a new winner at the first WTA 500 event in Linz?
Donna, Elise and Petra! Three big names in women's world tennis from players who want to have a say in the tournament victory at the WTA 500 event Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2024 (28 January to 4 February at the Design Center): Donna Vekic, Elise Mertens and Petra Martic! It would also be the first triumph for a player from this trio at the women's tennis classic in Linz. Donna Vekic [...]
Lexus new premium partner of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz
Competition for VIP tickets, backstage tour and overnight stay in the players' hotel Lexus is making its first appearance as an automotive partner at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz in 2024: The premium manufacturer is providing the electrified vehicle fleet for the players at this year's Upper Austria Ladies Linz, which will take place at the Linz Design Center from 28 January to 4 February 2024. At the tournament [...]
Fan favourite Giorgi and young star Potapova fight for second Linz triumph
One woman, one word! Anastasia Potapova promised in February 2023 after her sensational triumph at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz: "I'll be back!" Fans can look forward to seeing the 22-year-old at the 33rd edition of the tournament from 28 January to 4 February 2024 at the Design Center! And another Linz winner: Camila Giorgi, who won the Linz women's tennis classic in 2018 [...]
LINZ AG remains a mainstay of the tournament
There is also news of success with regard to important partnerships: LINZ AG will remain closely involved with the Upper Austria Ladies Linz as a supporting pillar. LINZ AG will once again provide the location for the tournament draw this year. This time on 28 January in the modern logistics park at LINZ AG HAFEN, between pallets, [...]