![]() "It has given me so many connections around the world. "I'm a tennis player and hugely into tennis," he said. Speaking to The Irish News, Mr Enoksen, who will travel to Stockholm this weekend, said it would be a "great week". The tournament, which runs from November 6 to November 14, will see high profile players including Andy Murray and world number four and Olympic winner Alexander Zverev take to the courts at the Royal Tennis Hall in Stockholm. Having spent the past eight years trying to build the brand, this weekend Enoksen Watch Company will become the official timekeeper at the Stockholm Open - just as Rolex is the official timekeeper at Wimbledon. ![]() In 2013 he moved to Belfast and later married and welcomed a daughter, now aged five. It was while he was in the north that he decided to quit IT and follow his dream of making watches. Living in England for a decade and working in IT, Mr Enoksen found himself in Northern Ireland for a project. It’s called the ‘Happy Slam’ for a reason.A WATCH company based in south Belfast is to be the official timekeeper at Scandinavia’s biggest tennis tournament this weekend.Įnoksen Watch Company, which is located in Stranmillis and has customers in 60 countries, was founded by Danish man Hans Enoksen in 2018. People come and support me annually, which is a great thing. They provide so much support – in tennis that helps a lot. ![]() 3.Ĭommenting on the Australian Open this year, Tsitsipás says, “Whenever I come here, I feel a great affinity with the people. Joining the tournament too, are Caroline Garcia, who’s at a career-high following her victory at the WTA Finals Americans Cori Gauff and Taylor Fritz, who debuted in the top ten singles ranking in 2022 and Stéfanos Tsitsipás, a three-time semi-finalist and World No. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) playing against Matteo Berrettini (ITA) in the third round of the Men’s Singles in the Rod Laver Arena She seeks to check off another Grand Slam title after winning previously at Roland-Garros (2020, 2022) and the US Open (2022). In the women’s draw, 21-year-old Iga Sweater is another Rolex Testimonee worth looking out for. This season, all eyes are on 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open and became the youngest-ever World No. ![]() ![]() The Australian Open is now one of the most significant sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere, with many a Rolex Testimonee making their mark on the court, including Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier and Roger Federer. A GENERAL VIEW OF ROD LAVER ARENA ON DAY NINE OF THE 2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN Rod Laver has the centre court named in his honour following a remarkable career dotted with multiple triumphs. Rolex began its relationship with the sport when it first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon in 1978, and today continues to be a presence at all the Grand Slams and all the major events in the men’s and women’s games.įirst held in 1905, the Australian Open was played on grass, before it moved to its current state-of-the-art venue, Melbourne Park, in 1988. The grand marque has kept time for the Grand Slam tournaments since 2008, but it has been a long-standing partner even before then. Not only is Rolex constantly pushing the limits of watchmaking, but it also continues to support the endeavours of our greatest sportsmen and adventurers. This year also marks the 15th year that Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper for the sport. January not only heralds new resolutions and new beginnings, it also marks the start of tennis season – the Australian Open is the first of four Grand Slam tournaments, and will see the world’s top tennis players descend upon Melbourne Park from 16th to 29th January. ![]()
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