For the first time, the Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) will partner with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), to bring championship beach tennis to Bermuda's pink sands.

Organised with the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA), the 3rd Annual Bermuda Beach Tennis Tournament will take place at Horseshoe Bay Beach from August 27-29.

The star-studded matches will feature men's and women's pro-beach tennis players, including the number one ranked team of Alex Mingozzi and Matteo Marighella on the men's circuit and Federica Bacchetta for women's.

William Griffith, Director of Tourism for BDOT said: "Beach tennis is a burgeoning sport around the world and is a great complement to our top-tier lawn tennis programmes.

"We'll continue to pair with leading tennis industry partners such as ITF and Beach Tennis USA to host key events such as this to support the interests of today's travelers."

ITF Beach Tennis is designed as a pro and recreational sport, and the event will offer all of the amenities of a beach vacation with the addition of world-class beach tennis and socialising with beach tennis enthusiasts from around the world.