The TVM Open will become the ATP Challenger tournament Saturn Oil Open in 2022

The ATP Challenger tournament landscape is getting a prominent addition in 2022: the traditional tournament TVM Open, which was previously played as an ITF tournament, will become the ATP Challenger tournament Saturn Oil Open . The tournament location remains Troisdorf near Cologne. A remarkable development in the anything but easy tournament scene. But the fact that a “tournament upgrade” is also possible is certainly thanks to the tireless commitment and great experience of the tennis entrepreneur Marc Raffel , who remains the tournament organizer and tournament director. Together with none other than Marc-Kevin Goellner as co-tournament director, the twosome were able to land an interesting sponsor. So we're excited to see which tennis stars the duo can boast
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Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. announces sponsorship of ATP tennis tournament to provide access to sports for underprivileged youth

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (“Saturn” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company will host the Saturn Oil Open ATP tennis tournament in Troisdorf, Germany in May 2022. Saturn works with KidSport Canada to promote participation in sport among disadvantaged youth to support their healthy development. Saturn is working with Marc-Kevin Goellner, the former German Davis Cup champion and former top 25 tennis professional, and Marc Raffel, an experienced and successful German tennis promoter, who serve as co-directors of the tournament.

“Sport has a positive impact on young people’s lives: improving health, increasing self-confidence, teamwork and inclusion,” said John Jeffrey, CEO of Saturn. “We are excited to partner with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) on the Saturn Oil Open to support children who do not have the financial means to play sports.”

The Saturn Oil Open will take place from May 22nd to 29th, 2022 at the first-class tennis club RW Troisdorf near Cologne, one of Europe's trendiest cities. In Cologne, in an attractive scenic location on the Rhine, is Germany's most visited landmark, the Cologne Cathedral. The Saturn Oil Open will be a standout event for tennis fans around the world and every match will be streamed live and free on the Internet. The Saturn Oil Open will also raise funds for the development of youth sports facilities, including the restoration of tennis courts damaged in the July 2021 floods in western Germany.

“A healthy body and a healthy soul are important for a modern society - especially during the current pandemic,” commented Marc-Kevin Goellner, Tournament Co-Director. “Creating role models for young people is one of the main goals of the upcoming tennis tournament with Saturn as a sponsor. We are very pleased and proud to welcome ATP tennis professionals worldwide to the Saturn Oil Open.”

When a Davis Cup winner and a successful tennis entrepreneur come together, only good things can follow

Marc-Kevin Goellner and Marc Raffel, both living in Cologne, are combining their expertise and presenting ATP Tennis at Rhein & Sieg for the first time with the Saturn Oil Open from May 22nd to May 29th, 2022 at the beautiful facility of TC RW-Troisdorf eV. “We expect men’s world-class tennis in a wonderful atmosphere,” said Raffel. “With the Saturn Oil Open, the greater Cologne area gains a first-class sporting event,” adds Marc-Kevin Göllner.

Profile Marc Raffel: Born in 1964, qualified sports teacher, DTB A coach, long-time spokesman for the Tennis Bundesliga, ex-team manager for the German record champions BW Neuss with Rafael Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka, among others, organizer of many ATP and ITF tennis tournaments and tennis camps . Bundesliga player at TC Weiden Cologne and the Düsseldorf Rochusclub. Currently runs his own sports and tennis resort TeReMeer in Meerbusch, living in Cologne. More at www-mara-sc.de

Profile of Marc-Kevin Goellner: Born in 1970, Davis Cup winner with Germany in 1993, winner of the ATP tournament in Nice in the same year and participation in the doubles final at the French Open. 1996 Bronze medalist at the Olympic Games in Barcelona for Germany in the men's doubles. Career High on the ATP world rankings: 25th place. Currently runs his own tennis facility & Tennis Academy MKG in the south of Cologne, living in Cologne. More at www.mkgoellner.de .