On June 7, the French-American Chamber of Commerce held its 16th Annual Tennis Tournament - the BNP Paribas Cup. Members and guests of the FACC enjoyed a sunny afternoon of round robin doubles tennis and socializing at the prestigious West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills. Former Mayor of New York City David Dinkins offered special welcome remarks.

Both corporate teams and individual players competed. Belina Anderson won the individual women's tournament and Kieran Corcoran won the individual men's tournament. Olaf Babinet won the grass point tournament. The winner of the 2007 BNP Paribas Cup was Jade Associates. The FACC congratulates all winners.

Following the tennis tournament, players and spectators enjoyed a champagne reception, courtesy of Champagne Paul Goerg. Guests were also treated to a raffle drawing that included prizes from Arcoprod, Laetitia Borio, Bob Coburn, Ê Shave, Giftybox, Longchamp, Rail Europe, Renault Eurodrive N.A., The Tennis Channel, and the Westside Tennis Club. Air France offered the grand prize of two round trip tickets to Paris. Guests also enjoyed live jazz music and a barbecue on the terrace overlooking the lush grounds of the Club. A

ll guests received a gift bag with items from Alès Group, Dr. Sylvie and Gerard Epelbaum, Lorina, and The Tennis Channel. The FACC thanks the sponsors of the 2007 BNP Paribas Cup: BNP Paribas and Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy.