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November 27, 2021,
Why aren’t there any tennis tournaments in Antarctica?
That has been a burning question for you for some time, right? You’ve discussed it with friends and family over dinner and just couldn’t get your question satisfactorily answered.
Even got into debates about it.
One of the world’s greatest mysteries?
Not really.
First of all, it is really cold there and most tennis players compete in short pants or skirts.
Second, there are virtually no people permanently living there.
Ticket sales would be really sparse.
As educated by National Geographic, “Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent in terms of total area. (It is larger than both Oceania and Europe.) Antarctica is a unique continent in that it does not have a native population. There are no countries in Antarctica.”
Antarctica is Earth‘s southernmost continent.
It contains the geographic South Pole and is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
At 5,500,000 square miles, it is the fifth-largest continent and nearly twice the size of Australia.
It is by far the least populated continent, with around 5,000 people in the summer and around 1,000 in the winter.
Antarctica, on average, is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents.
Get this.
Antarctica contains 80% of the world’s freshwater reserves, enough to raise global sea levels by about 200 feet if all of it were to melt.
Okay, still, part of the challenge of life is to do things that have never been done previously (before the ice melts).
Guess what?
Wonders never cease.
There is a tennis tournament scheduled to be played in Antarctica.
Yes, really. Truly.
As reported by tennisnow.com, “Hall of Famer John McEnroe will face younger brother Patrick McEnroe in what is being billed as the first-ever pro tennis match in Antarctica—and you can be there to see history in February.”
Well, we told you so. So what’s it all about Frosty?
The team at nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com fill in the details. They smile, “If you have ever wanted to spend nearly two weeks with John McEnroe and Patrick McEnroe, and not only watch them play tennis but have an opportunity to play against them — and if that quest also took you to Antarctica — that opportunity is here.”
Sounds like an incredible once in a lifetime opportunity.
We remember back in the day when we used to play some very serious amateur tennis here in Nor Cal and we would love to contact some of our old tennis buddies and convince them to join us and take that exciting trip.
The McEnroe brothers have such a great sense of humor. We’re certain they’ll have us splitting our sides before the ship even leaves port.
They add that, LegendsAbroad.com, which hosts and manages unique travel experiences worldwide, is planning this once in a lifetime tennis adventure for a limited number of travelers to spend eleven days with John and Patrick McEnroe.
Let’s meet the hosts of this epic historic journey.
The friendly creative hosts at legendsabroad.com share, “Yes, you read that correctly! Witness the first EVER pro tennis match on the seventh continent as the Brothers McEnroe, John and Patrick, reprise their sibling rivalry on the court as two of the biggest Legends in the sport of Tennis. This voyage has been tailored for an intimate group of tennis aficionados, whose love for the game transcends geography. Our route will navigate the famed Drake Passage, visiting unique locations across the South Shetland Islands and Antarctica Peninsula that have amazed and inspired scientists, explorers, and sightseers alike for centuries.”
We certainly are amazed. Aren’t you?
U.S. Tennis Legends John McEnroe and Patrick McEnroe to Play First Ever Professional Tennis Match in Antarctica
LegendsAbroad.com to host once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition and significant moment in tennis history.
News provided by
Nov 19, 2021, 09:00 ET
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LegendsAbroad.com will serve you a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition to the seventh continent. A limited number of lucky travelers will have the chance to spend eleven days with two of the sport’s most iconic legends, and witness history as the game is formally played for the first time on a continent known for geographical isolation and exoticism. The trip is also meant to highlight the importance of conserving this unique region which is jointly governed by multiple nations and has an impact on climate around the world.
John McEnroe said: “I’m excited to travel to Antarctica and play my brother, Patrick, in the first-ever professional tennis match on the seventh continent, and to help raise awareness to the challenges facing one of the most remote and amazing places on the planet. This will be an epic adventure and a one-of-a-kind expedition.”
Patrick added, “I am thrilled to continue our sibling rivalry with my brother, John, playing an exhibition tennis match in Antarctica this coming February. I have always wanted to explore the amazing landscapes of Antarctica, and how could I miss out on playing the first ever pro tennis match there against my own brother? I can only promise one thing, a McEnroe will win!”
The expedition, February 22-March 5, 2022, is curated for an intimate group of tennis aficionados, and guests will have the opportunity to travel with the legends during the entire eleven- day voyage. Some travelers will even have the chance to play the McEnroes as part of the experience.
A private chartered plane will transport guests from Orlando, Florida to Ushuaia, Argentina, where they will board one of the newest and most luxurious vessels in the polar regions – The World Navigator. One of the most environmentally friendly ships at sea, World Navigator employs a clean-burning hybrid, electric-hydro propulsion and an anchorless positioning system. Crossing the famed Drake Passage, visiting unique locations across the South Shetland Islands and Antarctica Peninsula, beholding blue glaciers and snowy icebergs, travelers will visit sites that have amazed and inspired scientists, explorers, and sightseers alike for centuries. Antarctica experts and expedition leaders will present hands-on workshops on topics that include marine wildlife, glaciology, ecology, climate change, astronomy, photography and Antarctica history.
The trip is hosted in association with Octagon, the world’s preeminent sports & entertainment agency. The expedition team will also promote the efforts of non-profits from America, Chile, and other countries that are leading the way in conserving this special ecosystem. Additionally, the tour will provide a carbon offset contribution for both the plane and ship.
Travelers will enjoy gourmet meals, an open bar throughout, and as many seventh continent activities and excursions as the weather permits on this all-inclusive voyage. All cabins feature luxurious amenities, complimentary 24-hour room service, and a private balcony with pristine ocean views.
Current COVID-19 guidelines require all travelers on this expedition to be fully vaccinated and present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding the chartered plane in Orlando, FL. The ship will also administer an antigen test for each traveler prior to boarding the flight and all travelers will then stay in bubble protocol until everyone has boarded the World Navigator to prevent exposure prior to embarkation.
Visit LegendsAbroad.com for additional information on this expedition or contact us at: support@legendsabroad.com to secure your reservation.
About Legends Abroad:
LegendsAbroad.com is powered by a partnership between International Experiences and Insider Expeditions, which collectively bring decades of experience hosting exclusive international events and managing high-end travel experiences across all seven continents.
CONTACT:
Name: Stephen Reilly
Phone: 410.353.0466
Email: Steve@ielimited.com
SOURCE Legends Abroad
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