Royal Guard Champions, Santiago
- City:
- Santiago, Chile
- Dates:
- November 10-13, 2011
- Venue:
- Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos
- Director:
- Piero Zoffoli
- Surface:
- Clay (Outdoor)
- Website:
- www.royalguardchampions.cl
- 2011 Order of Play
Framed by the snow-capped Andean peaks to the East and a smaller coastal mountain range to the West, it is fair to say that Santiago basks in one of the most spectacular settings of any city in the world.
Picturesque it may be, but with a population of more than 7 million, Santiago is also a bustling metropolis. The city boasts many hidden treasures including thriving culinary and artistic enclaves that are a joy to uncover. Visitors can sample world-class cuisine in Bellavista and Providencia, watch bohemians gather in the charming old district of Barrio Brasil, and take a trip to one of the many fine museums and art galleries that are dotted around the city. With a booming café culture and leafy, exotic suburban parks, Santiago has an infectious energy and a growing confidence.
With two mountain ranges within a stone’s throw, there's a huge range of activities within easy reach of the urban sprawl, including trekking, horseriding, skiing, kayaking and wine tours.
Behind football, tennis is the second most popular sport in Chile, with interest levels in the country at an all-time-high after the recent successes of former World No.1 Marcelo Rios, Fernando Gonzalez and Olympic Gold medallist Nicholas Massu.
Announced Players for 2011: Marcelo Rios, Carlos Moya, Greg Rusedski, Thomas Muster, Mark Philippoussis, Thomas Enqvist, Mariano Zabaleta, Agustin Calleri.
