PIOLINE STORMS TO FIRST BLACKROCK MASTERS TITLE Cedric Pioline came from a match point down today to overhaul Greg Rusedski and win his first ever BlackRock Masters Tennis trophy. A packed Royal Albert Hall crowd watched enthralled as the Frenchman took three Tie-Break sets to overcome his dogged opponent in 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 11-9 (Champions’ Tie Break) in one hour and 45 minutes. For more information...click here
PIOLINE TOPPLES SAMPRAS TO SET UP RUSEDSKI FINAL Cedric Pioline recorded an historic win against Pete Sampras on Saturday afternoon to reach the final of the BlackRock Masters Tennis. The Frenchman had never previously beaten Sampras in nine attempts, but he produced some explosive tennis to topple the American 7-6(7), 7-6(5).
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SAMPRAS BEATS BATES TO SET UP WINNER-TAKE-ALL PIOLINE SHOWDOWN Pete Sampras set up a mouth watering winner-take-all clash with Cedric Pioline on Saturday after battling to victory over former British number one Jeremy Bates at the BlackRock Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday. For more...click here
London’s Royal Albert Hall has hosted The Masters Tennis every year since the tournament first started in 1997 – with the one exception of 1998, when it was held at Olympia.
One of the most awe-inspiring locations for a tennis tournament, this world-renowned architectural icon is transformed into a gladiatorial tennis arena, resounding with the fans’ cheers and, of course, McEnroe’s tantrums…
DIRECTIONS The Royal Albert Hall is situated on Kensington Gore and is opposite London’s beautiful Hyde Park.
Nearest Tube stations:
High Street Kensington (Circle and District Lines) or South Kensington (Circle, District and Piccadilly Lines).
CAR PARKING Strict parking controls are in operation in the vicinity. The Royal Albert Hall offers limited car parking for patrons attending evening events from 6.00pm during the week and from 12.00pm and 12.30pm on Saturday and Sunday respectively. All bookings must be made in advance via the Box Office on 020 7589 8212.
The nearest NCP Car Park is at the Royal Garden Hotel at High Street Kensington.
CLOAKROOMS Staffed cloakrooms are available at Doors 3 and 9.
For more information on the Royal Albert Hall, including facilities and directions, visit www.royalalberthall.com
Pier House
Strand on the Green
Chiswick
London W4 3NN
Tel: 020 8233 5854
Fax: 020 8233 5801
