The World’s Sporting Spotlight Turns to Nana Golden Beach
The heart of global tennis beat strongly in Hersonissos, Heraklion, where the finals of the Nana ITF World Tennis Tournament 2025 concluded with absolute success.
For the fourth consecutive year, the state-of-the-art Nana Tennis & Sports Club of the luxurious Nana Golden Beach hosted athletes from every corner of the globe, offering unforgettable moments of emotion and athletic excellence.
Held under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the tournament has now been established as a benchmark event for both Greek and international tennis, proving that Crete can successfully host top-level events with global appeal and outstanding professionalism.
A New Major Sports Investment by the Karatzis Group
In statements to Cretaone.gr, representatives of the main sponsors of the Nana ITF Tennis Tournament, as well as the representative of the Municipality of Hersonissos, congratulated the Karatzis Group for its remarkable sports initiative and flawless organization. They emphasized that such events make a decisive contribution to the development and consolidation of sports tourism on the island, showcasing Crete as a premier destination for international sporting events.
The Deputy General Manager of the Karatzis Group, Mr. Manolis Michalakis, expressed his great satisfaction with this year’s event, thanking the sponsors for their contribution to this major sporting occasion. At the same time, he stressed that the Karatzis Group continues to invest in sports, revealing that a new large-scale investment will soon be announced — one that, as he put it, “will make headlines.”
Crete: A Hub of Sports and Hospitality
These days, the Nana Tennis & Sports Club has transformed into a vibrant center of athletic activity, with athletes, coaches, and spectators enjoying a unique experience that blends professionalism with authentic Cretan hospitality.
It is worth noting that Nana Golden Beach and Karatzis S.A. Group have made continuous investments in developing one of the most modern and fully equipped tennis centers in Europe. With 21 state-of-the-art courts, high-standard facilities, and a setting perfectly integrated into the natural landscape of Hersonissos, the complex serves as a reference point for international tournaments.
The Hellenic Tennis Federation (EFOA), the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and the Tennis Europe Federation (TE) actively support the initiative, officially placing Crete on the global tennis map, with events that count toward international rankings.
The success of the Nana ITF World Tennis Tournament 2025 confirms that Crete possesses all the qualities needed to become a global sports-tourism destination. The combination of exemplary infrastructure, excellent organization, and authentic hospitality makes Nana Golden Beach a model center for the international sports community.
At a time when sports are increasingly intertwined with tourism and experience, Crete leads the way—hosting events that go beyond the boundaries of competition and evolve into vivid celebrations of culture, cooperation, and openness.