"We Saw the Night, We Partied All Night Until Morning": A Look at the Players’ Party for the "North Palmyra Trophies"
As if bidding farewell to autumn and welcoming the first day of winter, a gala dinner for the players and guests of the third International Team Tennis Tournament, "North Palmyra Trophies", was held on November 30 in the Montferrand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel.
The first two days of the tournament were packed: intense tennis, thanks to the new format introduced by the organizers, and a tight schedule of off-court activities. Finally, it was time to dress up and relax in the cozy and friendly atmosphere that had developed among the participants of both teams. This tennis weekend in St. Petersburg truly brings athletes from different countries together around their shared love for the sport, all for the spectators — tennis fans who can admire the art of true professionals on the court.
Velvet suits for the men, stylish casual outfits instead of their usual sports gear, and elegant evening dresses for the women. Everyone wanted to dress up, immediately setting the perfect celebratory tone.
Alexander Ivanovich Medvedev, Chairman of the Board of PJSC "FC Zenit", Advisor to the CEO of Gazprom Export LLC, and General Director of the "North Palmyra Trophies" tournament, delivered the opening remarks.
He expressed gratitude to all the tournament participants for attending, emphasizing that having athletes of this caliber compete in the Northern Capital is truly a gift for sports enthusiasts. This was evident in the packed stands at the KSK "Arena" throughout all the event days.
The official part of the evening seamlessly transitioned into informal mingling, with the atmosphere set by host and entertainer Alexander Belov. To test the consistency of the tournament-formed teams "Lions" and "Sphinxes" he organized a game of charades, allowing all the evening’s guests to enjoy not only the athletic talent but also the acting skills and quick thinking of the players.
The first two days of the tournament were packed: intense tennis, thanks to the new format introduced by the organizers, and a tight schedule of off-court activities. Finally, it was time to dress up and relax in the cozy and friendly atmosphere that had developed among the participants of both teams. This tennis weekend in St. Petersburg truly brings athletes from different countries together around their shared love for the sport, all for the spectators — tennis fans who can admire the art of true professionals on the court.
Velvet suits for the men, stylish casual outfits instead of their usual sports gear, and elegant evening dresses for the women. Everyone wanted to dress up, immediately setting the perfect celebratory tone.
Alexander Ivanovich Medvedev, Chairman of the Board of PJSC "FC Zenit", Advisor to the CEO of Gazprom Export LLC, and General Director of the "North Palmyra Trophies" tournament, delivered the opening remarks.
He expressed gratitude to all the tournament participants for attending, emphasizing that having athletes of this caliber compete in the Northern Capital is truly a gift for sports enthusiasts. This was evident in the packed stands at the KSK "Arena" throughout all the event days.
The official part of the evening seamlessly transitioned into informal mingling, with the atmosphere set by host and entertainer Alexander Belov. To test the consistency of the tournament-formed teams "Lions" and "Sphinxes" he organized a game of charades, allowing all the evening’s guests to enjoy not only the athletic talent but also the acting skills and quick thinking of the players.
