The Cincinnati Masters, aka the Western & Southern Open, is one of the most prestigious hard court tennis tournaments on the ATP and WTA tour. It is held every year in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The tournament was founded in 1899, and has a long history of showcasing the best tennis players. The event has grown to become one of the most eagerly anticipated stops on the summer hard-court swing in North America.
The event is typically held in August at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, a Cincinnati suburb, and it acts as a significant lead-up to the US Open, the year's final Grand Slam.
The Cincinnati Masters attracts tennis fans from all over the world due to its vibrant atmosphere and unmatched fan engagement. The fact that it is a Masters 1000 event open to both men and women denotes the significance of the event in terms of ranking points and prize money, drawing a competitive field of male and female players.
Where do the Cincinnati Masters take place?
The Lindner Family Tennis Center, which is run by Tennis for Charity, Inc., located in Mason, Ohio, hosts the Cincinnati Masters.
The Tennis Center is the only tennis venue in the world with more than two permanent tennis courts, besides the four Grand Slam venues. The four permanent tennis courts are the Center Court, Grandstand Court, Court 3 and Court 10.
The 1981-built and repeatedly expanded Center Court can accommodate 11,400 people. Grandstand Court, which was constructed in 1995, can hold 5,000 people. The 2010-built Court 3 has 4,000 seats. Finally, the 1997-built Court 10, which accommodates 2000 people and was initially known as Court 3.
What other events does Lindner Family Tennis Center host?
Besides the Cincinnati Masters, Lindner Family Tennis Center also hosts the Atlantic 10 Conference Tennis Championships and the Ohio Athletic Conference Tennis Championships.
It has also previously hosted the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Cincinnati Professional Sand Volleyball Tournament, as well as other special events like concerts and the Hospice of Cincinnati's annual fundraising gala.
The Cincinnati AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Championship Series has also taken place there. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has declared that the Lindner Family Tennis Center will host the state championship tournament beginning in the 2015–2016 academic year. The Elysium Tennis Center and Ohio State University previously hosted the tournament.
FAQs
A. The Cincinnati Masters happens every year at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati.
A. The center includes four permanent tennis courts: Center Court, Grandstand Court, Court 3 and Court 10.
A. The Cincinnati Masters is an important tournament leading up to the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year.
A. The center also hosts events like the Atlantic 10 Conference Tennis Championships, Ohio Athletic Conference Tennis Championships, and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Championship Series.
A. The Lindner Family Tennis Center is named after the family of the late Cincinnati financier Carl Lindner Jr., who played a significant role in its development.
