We are pleased to advise you that the ATP and ITF Members of the Challenger Committee have selected the 'AKBANK PRIVATE BANKING - TED OPEN' as the winner of the 2003 Challenger Award.

You and your team have staged an event of a consistently high standard for more than a decade. The tournament is outstanding in terms of facilities, organisation and promotion. In addition the professionalism of your staff together with an excellent off court programme for players and officials has ensured that the Istanbul week is a thoroughly enjoyable one for all concerned.

The winner of this award will receive two invitations to be our guest for two nights at the Tennis Masters Series Event in Paris. We will be contacting you with full details very shortly.

May we thank you for your valued contribution to the Challenger Circuit and offer you our warmest congratulations on this Award.

Juan Margets Executive Vice President, ITF	Vittorio Selmi Challenger Director, ATP Tour