Borkum is known for extensive, white sandy beaches, diverse, unique natural areas as well as beach volleyball and beach sailing. But tennis also has a tradition going back more than 100 years and attracts tennis athletes from all over Germany to the largest East Frisian island every year. The events supported by the NBG include high-class tournaments and an international tennis school

Pentecost tennis tournament

For many decades, the Pentecost tennis tournament, organized by Gudrun Köppen-Catrop, has been a fixture on the island's event calendar, attracting numerous players and fans to Borkum for the doubles and mixed doubles competitions. From June 2nd to 6th, 2022, the tournament once again promises a successful blend of a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, an exciting holiday experience, and competitive sport for all ages. Registrations are open until May 29th, 2022, and can be made by calling +49 171 7157681 or emailing koeppen-castrop@t-online.de.

Swimming tournament “Borkum Open”

The swimming tournament, which was launched on the North Sea island of Borkum, is considered Germany's oldest and largest tennis tournament on the North and Baltic Seas - and is celebrating its 111th anniversary this year. Every summer, old stars, talents, aspiring professionals and young hopefuls compete here and offer great sport and exciting matches. Whether spectators or participants – an exciting tennis spectacle awaits everyone here, which transforms the tennis island into a fantastic center court. As every year, organizer Christoph Damaske is looking forward to numerous appearances on the tennis island.

Expected dates: Borkum SENIOR Open: July 27th - 31st, 2022, Borkum JUNIOR Open I: July 31st - August 03rd, 2022, Borkum JUNIOR Open II: August 03rd - 06th, 2022, men/women A/B: 01 . – August 04, 2022.

For registration and inquiries, please contact Christoph Damaske at 0177 6308676 or by email at cd@borkum-open.de.

Sunball – The Tennis School

The Sunball Tennis School has been offering an extensive tennis program all year round for a year now for all tennis enthusiasts, regardless of whether they are beginners or advanced. Sunball is not only active in Borkum, Sunball also offers an extensive program in countries such as Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia and Dubai. In addition to individual and group lessons for all levels and ages as well as special courses for children, weekly guest tournaments and trial lessons and events with ex-tennis professionals are also offered. The offer also includes material sales, racket rental and a stringing service.

“Like so many sports, tennis has a long tradition in Borkum. The diverse offerings of the tennis school are an enrichment for the island and the well-attended tournaments as well as the great commitment to organization and implementation show the importance of traditional sport,” says Peter Schöpel, Head of Sport & Vitality.