Live in Barbados

The 28-year-old world No. 1 appeared in vintage form at last night’s LIME ‘Tennis pon De Rock’ exhibition at the Wildey Gymnasium, where she opposed world No. 4, 19-year-old Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. Both players were well received by the large crowd and throughout the match, screams of ‘Let’s go Serena’ and ‘Let’s go Caroline’ could be heard echoing throughout the Gym.

Serena, easily the more physically dominant of the two players, took full control from the opening game and never looked back. Though fighting off a slight cold, she was her usual self, serving with a vengeance while punishing anything short from her younger opponent. Wozniacki, who is no slouch either, desperately scampered for her returns and tried to use her pin-point placement to her advantage. Still she had no reply for Williams.

via The Barbados Advocate.

• Masala with Philip 7 live at McBrides
• Plantation Theatre – Roots and Rhythms
• Cricket Legends of Barbados International Twenty/20 Cup
• QPG Exhibition – Hestian Threads by Rosemary Pilgrim
• GCA Exhibition – Don Small & Richard T Alleyne – Oil on Canvas
• BMHS Exhibition – Prehistoric Barbados
• BMHS – Amerindian Archaeology Week
• BASA’s Adults’ Fun Meet
• UWI Cave Hill Film Society: ‘Raising Victor Vargas’
• Oistins Fish Fry
• LGH Exhibition – The Drawing Club’s ‘Coming of Age’
• BAC Exhibition – Independence Group Show
• Zemicon Exhibition – John Stuart
• Aweipo Exhibition – Collage – Impressions of an Island
• Kolorblynd at The Wicketkeeper
• Luppy at Lexy’s Piano Bar
• 5th Biennial BYET Arts and Crafts Exhibition
• Threads of Scarlett Live at the Bump ‘n Wine Cafe
• 2009 NIFCA Visual Arts / Photography Exhibition
• Barbados Karate Open Championship
• Community Independence Celebrations – Cruise
• St. Michael’s Cathedal Independence Dinner

Saturday November 28th - 34 events

• Cricket Legends of Barbados International Twenty/20 Cup
• Plantation Theatre – Boogie Night
• QPG Exhibition – Hestian Threads by Rosemary Pilgrim
• Barbados Turf Club Third Racing Season – Day 3
• GCA Exhibition – Don Small & Richard T Alleyne – Oil on Canvas
• BGFA Kingfish Fishing Series
• Surfer of the Year – Round 6
• November Pro International Surfing Championship
• BMHS Exhibition – Prehistoric Barbados
• BMHS – Amerindian Archaeology Week
• Fun Fiesta Swim Meet
• BCA 1st Division Cricket
• Oistins Fish Fry
• Cycling – Independence Track Competition
• Tennis: Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniaki
• Ilaro Court Car Park Jam
• EBCCI End of Semester Presentations
• LGH Exhibition – The Drawing Club’s ‘Coming of Age’
• BAC Exhibition – Independence Group Show
• Aweipo Exhibition – Collage – Impressions of an Island
• Luppy at Lexy’s Piano Bar
• Rugby on TV at Bert’s Bar
• 5th Biennial BYET Arts and Crafts Exhibition
• Iron Sharpen Iron Hard Talk Open Mic Session with Kid Site and Kite
• Strategy the Band at Aussie’s Beach House
• NEXCYX Live at the Bump ‘n Wine Cafe
• Ole Time Excursion
• Barbados Karate Open Championship
• J/24 Match Racing
• Ursuline Convent’s Pantomime – Pandora’s Box
• Flea Market Sale
• RBTT Classic Golf Tournament
• Psychiatric Hospital Annual Fair
• St. Joseph Primary School Annual Fair

Sunday November 29th - 25 events

• Hike Barbados: Brandons Beach
• Cricket Legends of Barbados International Twenty/20 Cup
• Samba Beer & Curry King Karaoke Competition
• Surfer of the Year – Round 6
• November Pro International Surfing Championship
• BMHS Exhibition – Prehistoric Barbados
• Jazz Brunch Buffet at Naniki
• Lobster Jazz Sunday at Lobster Alive
• Oistins Fish Fry
• Cycling – Independence Track Competition
• Tennis: Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniaki
• EBCCI End of Semester Presentations
• Aweipo Exhibition – Collage – Impressions of an Island
• B3 Bodyboarding Competition – Round 3
• Luppy at Lexy’s Piano Bar
• 43rd Independence Gala and Parade
• Music Afternoon at Cutters
• Barbados Karate Open Championship
• J/24 Match Racing
• All Breeds Championship Dog Show
• Ursuline Convent’s Pantomime – Pandora’s Box
• Flea Market Sale
• Courts Christmas Wonderland
• RBTT Classic Golf Tournament
• Sandy Lane Moet & Chandon Champagne Dinner

Monday November 30th - 15 events

• National Holiday: Independence Day
• Cricket Legends of Barbados International Twenty/20 Cup
• November Pro International Surfing Championship
• BMHS Exhibition – Prehistoric Barbados
• Beach Extravaganza Dinner Show at Harbour Lights
• Aweipo Exhibition – Collage – Impressions of an Island
• Luppy at Lexy’s Piano Bar
• Bajan Celebration Food Festival
• Independence Fun Walk and Run
• Transport Board Sunday Scenic Independence Day Bus Tour
• Wendy Alleyne in Concert
• Barbados Karate Open Championship
• J/24 Match Racing
• Ursuline Convent’s Pantomime – Pandora’s Box
• Independence Blitz – Chess Tournament

Tennis pon de rock Event Director, Kodi Lewis sent BPL some more detailed info about the upcoming 2 day tennis exhibition featuring Serena Willams and Caroline Wozniacki.

Tennis pon de rock is a charitable event to raise funds for Barbadian children, scheduled to take place on the 28th and 29th of November.

Day 1 will be held at the gymnasium complex, with a seating capacity of 3,700. Day 2 is more exclusive, and will be held at Sugar Hill Tennis Resort for no more than 500 tennis fans with ‘all-inclusive’ hospitality and followed by a cocktail party.

This is a fantastic opportunity to watch first class tennis from world class players.

Gymnasium — Saturday 28th November, 2009

• Fantasy camp hosted by the Barbados Tennis Association
• Showcase top junior players
• Singles: Haydyn Lewis Vs Jeff Tarango (2 sets and super tiebreaker)
• Singles: Serena Williams Vs Caroline Wozniacki (2 sets and super tiebreaker)
• Serena & Caroline speech

• Enclosed with a seating capacity of 3,700 persons
• Ticket prices range from $200 courtside, $150 blue section and $100 red section, all prices are Barbados Dollars
• Cheques payable to: B.I.T.E. Ltd
• Website: www.gymnasiumltd.com.bb

Sugar Hill — Sunday 29th November, 2009

• Showcase top junior players
• Singles: Haydyn Lewis Vs Jeff Tarango (2 sets and super tiebreaker)
• Mix doubles: Serena Williams Vs Caroline Wozniacki (mix doubles and fun points with VIPs and delegates)
• Serena & Caroline speech
• Cocktail party with live entertainment

• Outdoor venue for 500 VIP guests during both the exhibition and the cocktail party to end the evening
• Tickets cost $450 BBD
• Cheques payable to: B.I.T.E. Ltd

Box office locations

• All Super Centre Locations
• Cave Shepherd (Broad Street)
• Lewis Drug Mart – (Rockley)
• All Facets Locations (Norman Centre & Paynes Bay)
• The Barbados Olympic Association Office (by the gymnasium)

Contact & reservations

The main contact person for the event is Diana Lewis on 238 7708 or tennisponderock@gmail.com

Just in case I’ve missed anything I’ve also attached Kodi’s PDFs to this post here:

• Tennis-pon-de-rock-Ticket-Information.pdf
• Tennis-pon-de-rock.pdf

Serena Williams is unquestionably one of tennis’ great champions and is now enjoying her fifth spell at the top of the women’s world rankings. Many would make a case for her being the most powerful woman player of all time and it’s hard to argue.

via Serena Williams lets her tennis do the talking – Times Online.

I hope the Barbados exhibition match lasts a little longer than 53 minutes…

OK, where do you get tickets for this?

Eleven-time Grand Slam champion and world number one tennis player Serena Williams will play in Barbados next month at the Wildey Gymnasium for the country’s biggest ever exhibition game. Williams will be joined by US Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki, the world number five in a mixed doubles game with two locally-based players. Details of the high-profiled event were released by director of the Barbados Invitational Tennis Exhibition (BITE) Barry Gale today during a press conference confirming the participation of the two top players at the Sugar Hill Resort in Westmoreland.

via Serena Williams: Diary of a Grand Slam Champion: Serena to play Barbados Tennis Exhibition.