The Buccaneer to Host USVI Junior Tennis Cup in May

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The Buccaneer to Host USVI Junior Tennis Cup in May

The prestigious tournament will feature consecutive ITF (International Tennis Federation) Junior Tournaments, taking place May 4-10 and May 11-17, at The Buccaneer.

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