Will Western Southern Open move?

Will Western Southern Open move?

CHARLOTTE — A world-renowned tennis tournament will not be relocating to Charlotte, meaning there is no future for the proposed tennis complex that would go into the future River District. The Western & Southern Open is going to stay in Cincinnati, according to a post on X that was shared Tuesday.

Is the Western and Southern Open leaving Cincinnati?

MASON, Ohio (AP) — The nation’s longest-running tennis tournament is staying in Cincinnati. Amid speculation the tournament would move, Beemok Capital announced Tuesday that the Western & Southern Open will be played just outside of Cincinnati for another 25 years.

Who bought Western Southern Open?

Beemok Capital acquired the tournament in October 2022 from the United States Tennis Association and soon thereafter began evaluating the opportunity to keep it in its current location or relocate it to Charlotte.

What happens if it rains at the Western and Southern Open?

Play may be delayed due to rain. If matches are cancelled due to weather or other reasons, seat privileges are lost for that day. No rain checks will be issued. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.

How old is the Western Southern Open?

Founded in 1899 the Western & Southern Open has called Cincinnati home for over 124 years, with the last 44 years in Mason. The tournament is the oldest tennis event in the U.S. held in its place of origin and is the second largest summer tennis event in the U.S. after the U.S. Open.

How long has the Western and Southern Open been around?

Founded in 1899, the Western & Southern Open is an ATP Masters 1000 and a WTA 1000 tournament. The Western & Southern Open annually welcomes nearly 200,000 fans who come from all 50 states and more than 39 countries. The tournament is seen by more than 126 million global viewers in over 192 global markets.

Is Western and Southern tennis moving to Charlotte?

Tennis coach reacts to Western & Southern Open not coming to North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite efforts this year to bring it to North Carolina, a world-class tennis tournament is staying in Ohio.

Why is Cincinnati Open called Western and Southern Open?

The Cincinnati Open (also known as the Cincinnati Masters and currently branded as the Western & Southern Open for sponsorship reasons) is an annual professional tennis event held in Cincinnati, United States. It is played on outdoor hard courts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, and is held in August.

Is the WHO coming back to Cincinnati?

After 43 years, The Who returned to perform in Cincinnati on May 15, 2022, as a part of their North American The Who Hits Back tour, with the event moved from BB&T Arena to TQL Stadium. It was the first time the band had played in Cincinnati since the incident in 1979.

Who is the CEO of Western Southern?

Western & Southern companies are led by John F. Barrett, Chairman, President & CEO of Western & Southern Mutual Holding Company, Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc., The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, and Western-Southern Life Assurance Company.

How much does the winner of the Western and Southern Open get?

The winner on the men’s side will take home a generous $1,019,335 paycheck, while the runner-up will pocket $556,630, which has increased by 5% for both compared to last year.

Who is the owner of Beemok Capital?

Description: Beemok Capital is the family office of Charleston businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro.

Is Western Southern Open moving to Charlotte?

Tennis coach reacts to Western & Southern Open not coming to North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite efforts this year to bring it to North Carolina, a world-class tennis tournament is staying in Ohio.

Why is it called Western and Southern Open?

The Cincinnati Open (also known as the Cincinnati Masters and currently branded as the Western & Southern Open for sponsorship reasons) is an annual professional tennis event held in Cincinnati, United States. It is played on outdoor hard courts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, and is held in August.

Is the tennis tournament staying in Cincinnati?

According to a press release, the tournament will remain in Mason at the Lindner Family Tennis Centre for another 25 years. The 2024 edition will mark the 125th year of the tournament. Founded in 1899, the event is the United States’ longest-running professional tennis tournament played in its city of origin.