As Arubans, we’re known for being ‘One Happy Island’, and many things contribute to this national disposition. For one, as some have been known to say, our climate. Our warm, sunny temperatures foster joviality, especially since we make good use of every opportunity to engage in outdoor sports and activities.

Our propensity to ‘soak up the sun’ either by lounging on the beach, beach camping or playing sports is possibly why we maintain a light spirit. Whether you agree or not, what’s indisputable is that we do love being outdoors, and occasions that draw even greater local and international numbers are our beach tennis tournaments.

Of course, several usually take place, but our Aruba Open Beach Tennis Championship is the mammoth of all tournaments. Since 2008, beach tennis aficionados and budding talents have assembled to participate in what is today a world-class international sporting event.

Once again, the crème de la crème of beach tennis players will descend on Bushiri Beach. From 12 to 19 November 2023, the island will come alive not only with the elite in the sport but also as local, regional and international spectators come together to see who emerges this year’s champion.

The seven-day series will comprise games for amateur and professional players. Excitement will heighten with electrifying single, doubles and mixed doubles matches. The tournament will also feature thrilling matchups such as the ‘Sexy Grand Masters’ for male and female 50+ competitors. Of course, there’ll be live music and tasty treats to enjoy. It will all culminate in a grand finale, at which the victors will receive the spoils totalling US$70,000.

Here’s a rundown of this year’s schedule of matches.   

Sunday 12 November 2023

• Aruba Open Beach Tennis Championships 2023’s official start at 4pm.

• Pro Doubles Invitational Super Tie Break Cup at 5pm.

• Live music at 9pm.

Monday 13 November 2023

• Pro singles tournament group play and 1st round main draw (24 teams) at 9am.

• Amateur singles tournament group play (advanced, intermediate, beginners, masters and U16) at 9am.

• Live music on stage at 9pm.

Tuesday 14 November 2023

• Pro mixed doubles tournament group play at 9am.

• Amateur mixed doubles group play (advanced, intermediate, and beginners) at 9am.

• Pro singles tournament main draw round of 16 and quarterfinals at 3pm.

• Amateur singles tournament elimination rounds (advanced, intermediate, beginners, masters and U16) at 5pm.

• Pro singles tournament semifinals and finals at 6pm.

• Live music on stage at 9pm.

Wednesday 15 November 2023

• Team Cup tournament group play for Pro, Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners at 9am.

• Pro mixed doubles main draw (24 teams max) at noon.

• Amateur mixed doubles tournament elimination rounds (advanced, intermediate, and beginners) at 3pm.

• Juniors’ doubles tournament for U16 & U18 at 3pm.

• Sexy Grand Masters (50+) men’s and women’s doubles tournament group play at 4pm.

• Pro mixed doubles tournament semifinals and finals at 6pm.

Live music on stage at 9pm.

Thursday 16 November 2023

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles qualifying tournament at 9am.

• Team Cup tournament elimination rounds for advanced, intermediate, and beginners at 9am.

• Juniors’ doubles tournament for U10, U12 and U14 at 3pm.

• Team cup tournament elimination rounds for pro teams at 3pm.

• Nations Cup at 3pm.

• Sexy Grand Masters (50+) men’s and women’s doubles tournament elimination rounds at 4pm.

• Live music on stage at 9pm.

Friday 17 November 2023

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles main draw, round of 32 at 9am.

• Amateur men’s and women’s doubles tournament group play (advanced, intermediate, and beginners) at 9am.

• Men’s and women’s doubles qualifying consolation tournament at 9am.

• Live music on stage at 9pm.

Saturday 18 November 2023

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles main draw round of 16, and quarterfinals at 9am.

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles consolation tournament R16 and quarterfinals at 9am.

• Men’s and women’s doubles qualifying consolation tournament at 9am.

• Amateur men’s and women’s doubles tournament group play (advanced, intermediate, and beginners) at 9am.

• Live music with DJ Yeimy at 9pm.

Sunday 19 November 2023

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles consolation tournament at 10am.

• Men’s and women’s doubles qualifying consolation tournament at 10am.

• Amateur men’s and women’s doubles tournament elimination rounds (advanced, intermediate, and beginners) at 10am.

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles main draw semifinals at 11am.

• ITF BT400 men’s and women’s doubles finals at 7pm.

• Aruba Open 2023 afterparty with DJ Nutzbeatz at 9pm.

The Aruba Open Beach Championship 2023 is going to be legendary! Come out and support your favourite players or teams. (https://boxmining.com/) You can visit the Aruba Beach Tennis Open website for more information.