Behind the Scenes at the Libema Open

Join former World No. 5 and First&Red ambassador Anna Chakvetadze as she takes you behind the scenes at one of the most beloved grass-court tournaments — the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch From exclusive interviews to quirky traditions and insider stories, this video offers a unique look at what makes this tournament so special. ⏱️ Timestamps to help you navigate the video: 1:45 — Interview with Marcel Hunze, Tournament Director of the Libema Open 3:00 — What makes this tournament different from the rest 3:50 — Veronika Kudermetova shares her thoughts on the Libema Open 4:45 — A helicopter ride to make it to Wimbledon on time 6:00 — A close-up look at the trophies 7:06 — Interview with the ball kids 8:30 — Fan zone: what’s inside and how it’s organized 9:23 — Anna Chakvetadze’s pick for the best player of the tournament 10:40 — How the courts are maintained to ensure top playing conditions 11:45 — Preparing the grass courts ahead of the event 13:10 — Ed Huibers, Head Groundsman, on the technical team’s work 14:30 — Tournament tradition: the winner jumps into the lake 15:17 — 2023 champion Tallon Griekspoor on his leap into the lake 16:40 — Karen Khachanov on his preparation for the tournament 17:50 — Anna Lomakina from the player services team shares fun behind-the-scenes stories 19:35 — How the prize money is allocated 20:41 — Alec, the golf cart driver, on meeting top players and his role during the tournament