Basketball arena becomes tennis court for Billie Jean King Cup.
The Basketbalzaal Coretec Dôme in Oostende, Belgium, became a tennis court. Workers used gravel containers to make the change. This allowed the Billie Jean King Cup tournament to happen.
The Basketbalzaal Coretec Dôme is normally used for basketball. To host the Billie Jean King Cup, it was quickly changed. Eight containers filled with gravel were used to create the tennis court surface. This was a temporary solution for the tournament. The conversion was completed overnight by workers.
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Highlights
Oostende Arena for Tennis
The Coretec Dôme in Oostende became a tennis arena.
Billie Jean King Cup Matches
The arena hosted matches for the Billie Jean King Cup.
Eight Gravel Containers Used
Eight containers filled with gravel were used for the conversion.
Nightly Work Completed Conversion
Workers worked through the night to finish the project.
Unique Tournament Adaptation
The conversion shows a special way to hold the tournament.