SPEECH  

TUESDAY, 1^st JULY 2025
PARADISO RESTAURANT | 11.30 AM

2025 VODAFONE SUVA OPEN LAUNCH

Bula vinaka everyone,

A very warm welcome to all our esteemed guests, tennis enthusiasts, dedicated players and members of the Suva tennis community, gathered here today for the highly anticipated 2025 Vodafone Suva Open.

First and foremost, on behalf of Vodafone Fiji, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude and a resounding vinaka vakalevu to the Suva Tennis Association. To the committee, the volunteers, and every individual working tirelessly behind the scenes – thank you. Without your commitment, the Suva Open simply would not be possible.

This tournament, year after year, showcases the very best of Fijian tennis, and we at Vodafone Fiji are incredibly honored to play a part in its success. Our sponsorship goes beyond mere financial support, it is an investment in the future of the sport of tennis. Nurturing young talent, helps fine-tune existing skills, and ultimately elevates the standard of tennis across Fiji. It is about building a legacy, inspiring the next generation and ensuring that the joy of tennis is accessible to all.

The sport of tennis, embodies discipline, demanding countless hours of practice and dedication. Above all, it teaches sportsmanship, and the grace in both victory and defeat. Like every other sport, resilience, passion and determination is what makes tennis, tennis. These values go hand in hand with Vodafone Fiji, and we are proud to be associated with a sport that promotes such positive attributes.

To the Suva Tennis Association, we wish you all the very best for a seamless and successful tournament. May it be filled with exciting matches, memorable moments, and a fantastic atmosphere for everyone involved.

And to all the participants, whether you are here to defend your hard-earned titles from last year, or if you are looking forward to battling it out and winning one for the very first time in this year's gig – we wish you strength, focus and good fortune. May you play with heart, compete fairly, and truly enjoy every moment on the court.

Let's make the 2025 Vodafone Suva Open unforgettable. Vinaka vakalevu and thank you.