17 Years After Winning Her Only US Open, Maria Sharapova Set to Assume Captain’s Role as Tennis Makes a ‘Floating’ Move in New York
Ever since the inception of the game, the tennis community has witnessed all types of courts; outdoor, indoor, new pop-ups, and others. But, have you ever heard of a floating tennis court? Yes, the fans can’t keep quiet as they will now have the opportunity to see a waterside court that is all set to sail in New York.
Ahead of the forthcoming US Open, the first official floating tennis court has been announced, which will provide a truly innovative experience to the spectators. And it is none other than the former US Open champion, Maria Sharapova who has taken the honorary captain’s band as she will also embark on this extraordinary tennis cruise. Here’s what you need to know about the thrilling voyage captained by the Russian tennis beauty.
The official water sponsor of the US Open, Evian, recently announced their floating tennis court that will go up on the Hudson River in September. The unique and premium tennis viewing experience has been labeled as the ‘SS evian’ and it is their brand ambassador, Maria Sharapova who has taken up the captain’s role.
The waterside court will sail on the historic Circle Line, celebrating the prestigious sporting event in New York. In honor of the championship match, the fans and guests on board can experience the truly innovative viewing experience of the Grand Slam event. They will get the opportunity to sit courtside on the first pink floating tennis court in the beautiful city.
