NK-4 meets Kranichhöhe-The European Fast-4 tennis race from Nicolas Kiefer is stopping at the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe near Cologne

NK-4 meets Kranichhöhe on Sunday, March 30, 2025 . NK 4 tournament for children, adolescents and adults , the NK-4 TWH Cup take place in the tennis hall of the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe Much at the gates of Cologne Short sentences up to 4, no ad, no-bed and at least two matches per player promise a lot of fun and lots of excitement! Everyone can play without a member of the association, guests are expressly welcome. The NK-4 TWH Cup will be something very special, because Nicolas Kiefer, former tennis professional with six ATP tour tournament victories and the silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, will personally be on site, the tournament together with the local Accompanying the organizer and of course for questions and one or the other tennis rush. For me, the tournament is also something very special: to bring two cooperation partners together and to create something new from it, I am very happy! And so I would like to give you a little insight today why the tournament format of the NK 4 tournament series is not only perfect for clubs, but especially for tennis hotels. I talk about this in an interview with Nathalie Wisser, the tennis -loving managing director of the Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe in Much .

 Ms. Wisser, introduce yourself and your Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe

Hello, my name is Nathalie and I am the managing director of the three Trans World Hotels in Germany. I am sitting in the Trans World Hotel Kranichhhöhe in Much around 35 km from Cologne, a conference and sports hotel with a large gym and three indoor scenaries. In my free time, I also spend time on the tennis court, albeit more because of the conviviality, so my heart beats for the small yellow felt ball.

 How did the NK-4 tournament series become aware of?

Susanne vom TennisTraveller made contact with Nicolas Kiefer and then everything went very quickly and easily and we found an appointment for the first tournament in the hall for March.

 What do you find particularly interesting and exciting about the tournament format?

It appeals to many age groups and it is a good way to play against other opponents outside of media games and LK tournaments in the winter season.

 What advantages do you see as a hotel director in this tournament format for hotels in general?

By selecting the age groups, families can combine sporty sport on a weekend and play tennis in a relaxed atomic sphere.

 What was the previous contact with the NK4 organizers? How did the tournament registration go?

The contact was really simple and uncomplicated, the tournament registration runs without friction and we hope for many registrations.

 What do you expect from the tournament? For the hotel, for the surrounding tennis clubs and the participants?

In fact, it is about good games and lots of fun for all participants. And of course I am very happy that Nicolas Kiefer will be there that day. Therefore, it will certainly be a great tennis Sunday.

Do you want to learn more about the NK-4 European Tennis Race?

Similar to an LK day tournament, you have two guaranteed games in one day, but due to the short sets to 4, the whole thing is even more "compressed". can take part in the tournaments to team players . participation in the Masters waves to the top eight players of an age group . The next European Fast4 Champion of adults can look forward to a week of dreamlike Robinson vacation in a selected club. For the European Fast4 Champion of Youth, an unexplained, exclusive day of experience at the Boss Open 2026 in Stuttgart is waiting! All winners and finalists of the youth master in 2025 receive a high-quality tennis package from Wilson very special highlights, for which it is definitely worth collecting points.

The Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe introduces itself

Why wander into the distance? For a tennis vacation or a tennis weekend you will find an absolute tennis hot tip Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe Much Idyllic and very quiet in the green and yet thanks to the excellent traffic connection so centrally, there are perfect conditions for an active tennis holiday here in the four-star hotel. Through the three-field tennis hall and the free spaces in the village, the hotel becomes a year-round tennis destination. In addition, attractive training and tennis packages . To relax in the wellness area, the swimming pool or the cranes of the crane spa. You will be spoiled with culinary delights in the Verde restaurant and the Brasserie. An active tennis holiday, Bergisch, cozy and definitely sporty!