The International Tennis Federation today announced that 197 teams from 37 different countries have entered to compete in the 2014 ITF Seniors World Championships, one of the largest international Amateur Tennis Events in the world, coming to Palm Beach County from April 21 to May 4, 2014.

"This is the highest ranked event on the ITF Seniors Circuit for male and female players in the age categories of 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55, and we're delighted that worldwide interest is not only at its highest ever, but new countries that have never participated before are playing in the tournament," declared Trish Faulkner, BallenIsles Tennis Director and Tournament Chairperson.

For the first time ever, teams from China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Haiti and Venezuela will also compete for the coveted title of world champion in their respective individual and team categories.

8 outstanding tennis facilities in Palm Beach County have been selected as venues for the 15-day marquee event. "BallenIsles Country Club" as Host site in North County, "Mirasol Country Club", "PGA National Resort", "Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center", "Polo Club of Boca Raton" as Host site in South County, "Boca West Country Club", "Boca Grove Country Club" and "Woodfield Country Club".

The 2014 ITF Seniors World Championships are endorsed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, International Tennis Federation, United States Tennis Association and the Florida USTA.

For more information, visit : www.ITFSeniorsWorldChampionships2014.com

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