KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s ATP 250 Malaysian Open tennis tournament
will not be dripping with embarrassment now that the roof at the venue –
the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil – has been repaired after three long
years.
The stadium management, Malaysian Stadium Corporation,
began renovating the stadium six months ago and laid a membrane on the
roof to prevent future leaks.
The leaking roof at the indoor
Putra Stadium proved to be an embarrassment for tournament director Nick
Freyer since the tournament started in 2009 as matches were disrupted
whenever it rained.
“What’s interesting is that the contractors
have stopped working to allow us to prepare for the tournament ... they
will continue with their renovation work in October,” said Freyer.
“The
important thing is they’ve got the roof fixed and that’s just great.
Besides the roof, the toilets have also been upgraded following
complaints by the public.”
Among the stars coming for the
Malaysian Open this year are world No. 5 David Ferrer of Spain,
Argentine Juan Monaco (No. 11) and Asian ace Kei Nishikori of Japan (No.
18).- www.thestar.com.my
