2023-10-18 10:37:29
The Erste Bank Virtual Open continues to be the big topic in the local tennis scene.
The first edition of the virtual tennis tournament has been running since October 2nd. The players still have almost a whole week until the best four players for the finals are determined on October 22, 2023.
As is well known, these will not take place for the Austrian participants on October 27th in their own living rooms, but at the Vienna Heumarkt, where the Erste Bank Open (ATP 500), which is taking place at the same time, will also be played.
The two best international participants will play the finals from home.
Everyone can take part!
Participation in the tournament is open to everyone. In contrast to “real” tennis tournaments, any number of participants can play here – regardless of age and ability.
The only technical requirements are: VR glasses Meta Quest 2, 3 (only on the market since October 10th) or PRO, the TENNIS ESPORTS app, an internet connection and a playing area of approx. 3m x 3m. The VR Racket Handle is optional.
LAOLA1, in cooperation with e|motion, VR Motion-Learning GmbH, the visionary developer of tennis esports, and the Austrian Tennis Association (ÖTV) is conducting the first virtual reality (VR) tennis tournament in Europe as part of the Erste Bank Open 2023.
Try-out stations on the Erste Bank Campus
Anyone interested was able to make their first attempts at the virtual tennis tournament this week at the Erste Campus in Vienna. Two try-out stations were available on Monday and Tuesday.
Günther Weninger, responsible for sports sponsorship at Erste Bank and Sparkasse, explains: “As an innovative bank, we also want to constantly create new stimuli in sports sponsorship. Taking a close look at Europe’s first VR tennis tournament was therefore particularly interesting for us. The Developments represent a modern and exciting addition to the “Erste Bank Open” experience””
Participation is definitely worth it. In addition to having lots of fun and being in a good mood, you can also win great prizes. The best 20 local players will receive a ticket to the tennis esports final on October 27th at Heumarkt, where they can look forward to an extensive Wilson package worth 250 euros.
The winner of the tournament will receive an additional 1,000 euros in cash and the runner-up will receive 500 euros. The final will take place at 6 p.m. on the center court of the Heumarkt and will be streamed on laola1.at.
You can win this
1. PLATZ:
Total prize money 1,000 EUR Wilson prize packages Tennis Esports Tour points
2. PLATZ:
Total prize money: 500 EUR Wilson prize packages Tennis Esports Tour points
Extra prizes for players from Austria
The top 20 local players on October 22, 2023 can win the following:
A complete Wilson package including a club, bag and more! Entrance ticket for the tennis esports final on October 27, 2023 worth 100 EUR
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