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Get the stats and career highlights of some of the top-ranked players appearing at the Open.

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS WHAT’S NEW IN 2015

From WiFi to an all-new FanZone, learn about what’s new at this year’s Open.

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OFF THE COURT

From celebrity fans to Instagram photos, get a glimpse inside players’ lives when they’re not playing tennis.

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LOOKING BACK

Learn the history behind the Western & Southern Open, a proud and storied tennis tradition.

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The Road to Singapore is a season-long campaign that will see the stars of the WTA through their journey from the beginning of the season right to its culmination at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

The year-long quest to qualify for the WTA Finals travels through 55 events staged in 33 countries with the Top 8

singles players and Top 8 doubles teams earning a spot to participate in the year-end event.

Despite the fact that the 2015 WTA Finals are six months away, every point, every match and every tournament impacts the final standings on the Road to Singapore Leaderboard.

The 2015 WTA Finals will feature the Top 8 singles and doubles players in the world competing in a round-robin event.

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In these first few tournaments of the 2015 Road to Singapore, keep an eye on the seasoned veterans, looking to cement their place in the history books; dangerous contenders, knocking at the door of the top eight; and Rising Stars, poised to break through and assert themselves on the world’s biggest stages – chances are you’ll see each at the 2015 WTA Finals Singapore.

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Welcome to the

2015 Western & Southern Open!

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WE APPRECIATE YOU JOINING US THIS YEAR AND HOPE YOU HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS

our entire staff does putting this event together. We take great pride in this week and love to roll out the red carpet for the fans. It has been a good while since the first serve of our tournament at the Avondale Athletic Club, present day home of Xavier University. More than 115 years in fact!

We’ve evolved from those grass courts to hard courts, and moved a bit further north on Interstate 71, but in many ways the event remains the same. The best players come each year to play the highest level of tennis in front of some of the savviest fans in the world.

That rich history has established a city and tournament that celebrates the great sport of tennis. We’ve learned that through the great sport of tennis, the tournament can make a big impact in other arenas. This year I’m proud to announce the Paul and Carolyn Flory Fund, a collaborative effort to raise money to fight cancer. Thanks to a generous $1 million gift from Western & Southern, the fund benefits the most urgent needs of the Barrett Cancer Center here in Cincinnati.

But our job has only begun, and you can help us make a difference. We’ve set aggressive goals for the campaign and know you, our fans, are up for the challenge. I’m asking you to visit FloryFund.com—from your phone, tablet, or computer—to learn more about the endeavor and to make a donation. Over his 35-plus years as tournament director and chairman, Paul Flory never drew a paycheck. Let’s compensate Paul by giving, in his memory, to a cause that will truly make a difference.

OK, I’ve taken enough of your time! Get out there and enjoy all of the tennis and entertainment around the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Thank you for being a wonderful fan and joining us this year at the Western & Southern Open.

Sincerely,

Elaine Bruening Chief Executive Officer, Western & Southern Open

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ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO

welcome you to the 2015 Western & Southern Open.

This tournament is annually one of the top stops on both the men’s and women’s pro tours, as it is one of only five events in the world that feature an ATP Masters 1000 men’s event and a WTA Premier 5 women’s event during the same week. That elite status means that the Open always attracts the top names in the game, providing a whole lot of excitement for the great tennis fans of Cincinnati.

The Western & Southern Open is this country’s oldest professional tennis tournament still held in its original city. It began as the Cincinnati Open in 1899, and throughout its existence it has provided a stage for many of the greatest players in the history of the sport to showcase their remarkable talents. Indeed, the list of those who have won here reads like a “Who’s Who?” of our sport, and last year’s champs—Roger Federer and Serena Williams—only added to that long tradition of Hall of Fame talents who’ve triumphed here.

And while great champions have certainly helped to build this event’s legacy of greatness, just as important to its long-running success are the legions of great fans who turn out every year to support it. Last year the event set an all-time attendance record of 191,752, and it will be looking to better that mark again this year.

This is a tournament that brings together great players, a worldclass venue, and a worldwide fan base—and that all adds up to an unbeatable experience. The Western & Southern Open also is an important stop on the Emirates Airline US Open Series, and that’s why all of us at the USTA are thrilled to be a partner in continuing to enhance this one-of-a-kind event.

And for all the on-court thrills it provides, it’s important also to note that the Open has become a model for giving back to its community, as over the last few decades it has contributed more than $9 million to local charities, including the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Barrett Cancer Center, and Tennis for City Youth.

I’d like to thank everyone involved in putting on this wonderful event, especially the more than 1,300 dedicated volunteers who log thousands of hours to ensure that all goes smoothly. And a special thanks to all of you passionate tennis fans from here in Cincinnati and around the world who have helped to make this tournament the remarkable success that it is.

Enjoy the Western & Southern Open!

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MASON IS PROUD TO BE THE HOST CITY SINCE 1979 FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

players, coaches, and fans of the ATP championship tournament. We are a city of 32,000 people and more than 900 businesses with deep international ties in Mason’s 18 square miles. Mason has nurtured the marriage between tourism and traditional business development along with publicprivate partnerships to make the City of Mason a pacesetter within the Cincinnati region. We have worked hard to develop a reputation for being a family-friendly city that is committed to the success of our business community.

Over the last decade, Mason has become home to more domestic and foreign companies and has one of the region’s largest complements of international businesses. This past year we have attracted record levels of new investment both from international companies and innovation sector companies. Overall business investment exceeds the previous three years with more than $500 million in announced projects and 2,700 new jobs. Companies like German-based Festo, Procter & Gamble, Intelligrated, Assurex Health, Lindner Center of Hope, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive, and Masters Pharmaceutical are a snapshot of the strong economic action happening here.

The tournament is a big part of our success story, as it brings more than 200,000 fans to Mason each year to watch the world’s top men and women professional tennis athletes. The economic impact and global recognition for Mason and the region is significant.

The event is just part of the repertoire of activities, programs, and venues that add to the quality of life for our residents and businesses. For 10 days Mason is the world stage for one of the most prestigious events in tennis—the Western & Southern Open.

I invite you to explore our neighborhoods, parks, golf courses, community center, schools, and business climate to see why Mason is the hot spot for innovation, partnership, and new companies and residents alike. For more information on joining our business community, please visit www.imaginemason.com/business or call 513.229.8510.

In the meantime, welcome and enjoy the tournament!

Sincerely,

David F. Nichols Mayor

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Greetings, On behalf of the State of Ohio, I welcome you to the 2015 Western & Southern Open being held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio from August 15 – August 23, 2015.

Tennis enthusiasts have traveled far and wide to southwest Ohio to watch some of the greatest athletes in tennis compete. This tournament is an asset to the state of Ohio, boosting our economy and shining a national and global spotlight on our state.

More importantly, for more than 30 years, this tournament has been a force for good, giving more than $9 million to charities such as the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Barrett Cancer Center and the Inner City Tennis Project. We commend the staff, volunteers, players and spectators of the tournament for their contributions to these charitable efforts.

If you are a visitor to the Buckeye State, we encourage you to take this opportunity to discover the many sights and sounds that Ohio has to offer. Best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable tournament!

Sincerely,

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Dear Fans of Women’s Tennis, WELCOME TO THE STATE-OF-THE-ART LINDNER FAMILY TENNIS CENTER FOR THE $2,400,490 WESTERN & SOUTHERN Open, a prestigious Premier 5 fi xture on the Road to Singapore, which culminates with our spectacular season-ending WTA Finals in October.

Throughout 2015, young women from nearly 100 countries will compete for $130 million in prize money at the WTA’s 55 tournaments and four Grand Slam events. They are among the world’s elite female athletes, living the dream envisaged by Billie Jean King and those who stood with her to create the WTA in 1973.

Then, as now, the icons of the WTA had the Power to Inspire. An engaging mix of established and rising stars, backed by innovative tournament leaders and loyal sponsors, means women’s tennis is booming—with milestones being set for attendance, TV viewing, and online audiences.

My heartfelt thanks to Western & Southern Open tournament director Vince Cicero and his dedicated team of professionals and volunteers for creating a world-class sporting event that delivers a fantastic experience for players and fans alike.

Indeed you, our treasured fans, lie at the heart of the WTA’s success, cheering from the stands and supporting your favorites all year long as part of an international social media community that is now more than 100 million people strong.

Thank you for making this great game of tennis the global leader in women’s professional sports. I know you will enjoy the athleticism and competitive spirit of the inspirational talents who have gathered in Cincinnati to entertain you this week.

Sincerely,

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WELCOME

Dear Tennis Fans, ON BEHALF OF ATP IT IS MY PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN, ONE OF NINE elite ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments on the Tour. The Western & Southern Open has established itself as one of the biggest tournaments on the ATP World Tour, offering a fantastic platform for our players to showcase their talents on a world stage.

This tournament was first held at Avondale Athletic Club more than a century ago and has grown impressively into the world-class event it is today. Last year’s tournament, which saw Swiss superstar Roger Federer capture his 80th career singles title, set an attendance record of more than 190,000 fans. The tournament continues to grow from year to year and is more popular than ever.

This year, fans will once again be treated to world-class action as the best players across the globe converge on Cincinnati in a bid to capture one of the most prestigious titles in tennis, and 1000 Emirates ATP Rankings points on offer for the champion. Much interest will once again surround Novak Djokovic and his bid to make history by winning the Western & Southern Open, becoming the first singles player to capture all nine ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles to complete the so-called Career Golden Masters. The fact that no singles player in history has done that just shows you what an achievement it would be. The competition will be as tough as ever, with the likes of Federer, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, and Rafael Nadal all bidding to win one of the biggest titles on the Tour.

I’d like to extend my best wishes to Tournament Director Vince Cicero and his organizing team for another fantastic event. I would also like to thank Western & Southern as title sponsor of the event for an impressive 14th year. The ATP World Tour is enjoying unprecedented success, with record audiences on-site, on television, and online, thanks to this incredible generation of players as well as the strength of our global platform of tournaments. We thank you for your support of the ATP World Tour and this event in particular. We hope you enjoy all the action as the drama unfolds throughout the week. The 2015 ATP World Tour features 62 events in 31 countries, culminating at the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 in London in November. We invite you to follow us all season long on our new flagship website at www.ATPWorldTour.com.

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MEN’S & WOMEN’S QUALIFYING Sat., Aug. 15 10 a.m., Men’s & Women’s Qualifier

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10 a.m., Men’s & Women’s Qualifier

MEN’S & WOMEN’S MAIN DRAW Sun., Aug. 16 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Men’s Main Draw 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Men’s and Women’s First Round

Tues., Aug. 18

11 a.m., 7 p.m. Men’s & Women’s First and Second Rounds

Wed., Aug. 19

11 a.m., 7 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Middle Rounds

Thur., Aug. 20

11 a.m., 7 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Round of 16

Fri., Aug. 21

11 a.m., 7 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

Sat., Aug. 22

1 p.m., Both Men’s Semis 7 p.m., Both Women’s Semis

Sun., Aug. 23

11:15 a.m., Men’s Doubles Final–Grandstand Court 1 p.m., Men’s Singles Finals–Center Court 1:45 p.m., Women’s Doubles Final–Grandstand Court 3 p.m., Women’s Singles Final–Center Court

POINTS AT STAKE

Mon., Aug. 17

Winner - 900 points Finalist - 620 points Semifinalists - 395 points Quarterfinalists - 225 points

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WOMEN’S SINGLES

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MEN’S SINGLES

Winner....................... $495,000 Finalist ...................... $240,500 Semifinalists ..............$120,500 Quarterfinalists ............$57,380 Round of 16 ..................$27,640 Round of 32 .................. $14,160 Round of 56 ....................$7,640

Winner........................$731,000 Finalist ...................... $358,375 Semifinalists ..............$180,370 Quarterfinalists ............$91,715 Round of 16 ..................$47,625 Round of 32 .................. $25,110 Round of 56 ..................$13,555

WOMEN’S SINGLES QUALIFIERS

MEN’S SINGLES QUALIFIERS

Second Round ................$3,105 First Round .....................$1,880

Second Round ................$3,125 First Round .....................$1,590

WOMEN’S DOUBLES (PER TEAM)

MEN’S DOUBLES (PER TEAM)

Winners ......................$141,600 Finalists........................$71,530 Semifinalists ................$35,410 Quarterfinalists ............ $17,825 Round of 16 ................... $9,035 Round of 32 ................... $4,460

Winners ..................... $226,350 Finalists......................$110,820 Semifinalists ............... $55,580 Quarterfinalists ........... $28,530 Round of 16 ..................$14,750 Round of 32 ....................$7,780

MEN’S SINGLES Round of 32 - 70 points Round of 56 - 1 point

Winner - 1000 points Finalist - 600 points Semifinalists - 360 points Quarterfinalists - 180 points

Round of 16 - 90 points Round of 32 - 45 points Round of 56 - 10 points (successful qualifiers earn an extra 25 points)

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WHAT’S NEW IN 2015 gg THE W&S OPEN IS MORE THAN A TENNIS TOURNAMENT—IT’S ALSO A CELEBRATION OF FANS. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ROUNDUP OF BRAND NEW FEATURES AND ATTRACTIONS, GEARED TO BRING YOUR EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. BY HANNAH GRUBB

WSOPEN NOW gg This newly launched app serves as the ultimate fan companion, offering round-the-clock tournament updates, live scores, and more. With so many events happening at once, the “Here & Now” feed helps to keep users informed by streamlining activity in one place and in real time.

STAY CONNECTED gg For the first time, fans can kick back and enjoy free

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autograph sessions, player appearances, and collectible credentials available for purchase. Customize your keepsake pouch with a card that indicates whom you’re rooting for—and be sure to try and nab a star signature!

LIVE IT UP gg There’s plenty of excitement both on and off the court. The Dayton International Destination Stage has revamped its musical program with a lineup of acts and DJ sets lasting from late morning to 11 p.m. New to the spotlight is a weeklong “progressive art” installation performed by artists from the group Higher Level Art. This work-in-progress takes place on five separate canvases, which, once painted, will form together to create a one-of-a-kind mural.

FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE gg Go ahead and admire the new-and-improved Stadium 3 with the addition of its Hawk-Eye officiating system.

Featuring ball-tracking capabilities and graphical representation, this cutting-edge technology is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

FOR MOMS // Moms in need of a cool, quiet place to feed their future Grand Slam champions can visit the UC Health Mothers Nursing Station at the UC Health First Aid building anytime the grounds are open. It’s located at the south end of Stadium 3.

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MEET THE PLAYERS gg Head over to the all-new FanZone for pop-up

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OFF THE COURT gg CELEBRITY FAN CLUB THE WORLD’S TOP ATHLETES HAVE A LOT IN COMMON—BOTH IN ACTION AND WHILE ENJOYING SOME RARE DOWNTIME. HOW ABOUT WITHIN THE WORLD OF TENNIS? WE TALK ABOUT SOME PAIRINGS THAT FEATURE TENNIS PLAYERS AND THEIR STAR-ATHLETE FANS AND FRIENDS.

CHARLIE KIMBALL & MILOS RAONIC Charlie Kimball is a big fan of Milos Raonic—and probably with good reason. The IndyCar driver tweeted congrats to his pal Raonic back in 2013. They even exchanged gifts in July. Raonic, who towers over Kimball in height, received a jersey signed by Kimball, and the driver (unsurprisingly) got a racquet.

JJ WATT & CAROLINE WOZNIACKI Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt is more than just a fan of Caroline Wozniacki these days. In fact, they’re dating. The power duo was spotted in April at the NCAA Championship game cheering on Watt’s alma mater, the Wisconsin Badgers. Just a month later, the athletes were seen together in Paris, where the NFL Defensive Player of the Year supported the Danish tennis pro at the French Open.

GREAT TENNIS BLOGS gg WHILE YOU’RE CATCHING THE ON-COURT ACTION AT THE LINDNER FAMILY TENNIS CENTER THIS WEEK, YOU CAN JUMP INTO THE BLOGOSPHERE TO GET OFF-COURT NEWS ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE PLAYERS. HERE’S A LIST OF FIVE MUST-READS FOR YOU TENNIS JUNKIES. BEYOND THE BASELINE // If you’re looking for strong writing, witty stories, and insight into the plethora of personalities on the ATP and WTA Tours, Courtney Nguyen’s Beyond the Baseline blog for Sports Illustrated is the place.

HEAVY TOPSPIN // When you want more intricate details about a tennis match in an easy-to-read format chock-full of stats, check out this blog by numbers guru Jeff Sackmann.

ROGER FEDERER & TIGER WOODS They’re known for being two of the greatest in their respective sports, so it’s no wonder they support one another. That sums up the bromance between Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. Woods has cheered for Federer at matches; in 2012 Federer gave credit to Woods for helping him claim the Wimbledon title. They’ve appeared in commercials together too, promoting Nike and Gillette.

THE SPIN OF THE BALL // Specializing in cerebral long-form, The Spin of the Ball offers an in-depth look at the news of the month for the tennis fan who wants that deeper dive.

THE DAILY SPIN // Tennis Magazine stalwart Jonathan Scott offers digestible bites of information on who’s tweeting who, who’s who, and who to watch on the tennis tours. Check out his quips each day on Tennis.com.

ZOOTENNIS // Colette Lewis is one of the world’s foremost experts on junior tennis. She shares the best coverage of the boys’ and girls’ tours regularly. Follow zootennis.com and find out who to watch for in upcoming years. —BENJAMIN SNYDER

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ANDY MURRAY & TAYLOR TOWNSEND In a little fandom among tennis players, Andy Murray tweeted his support of rising star Taylor Townsend. During the 2014 French Open, when Townsend advanced to the third round, Wimbledon champion Murray wrote, “How good is Taylor Townsend! #talent” Her response? “Thanks a lot Andy!!! :)” in typical teenage fashion.—B.S.

OFF THE COURT

#SNAPSHOT gg GET A GLIMPSE AT PLAYERS’ FEEDS TO SEE WHAT THEY LOVE TO DO WHEN THEY’RE NOT FACING AN OPPONENT.

@ANDYMURRAY: Hey guys what’s up?

@STANWAWRINKA (Stan Wawrinka): Who wants to come over for some BBQ tonight? #ChefStanley

@SERENAWILLIAMS: Wimbledon champions/ clowns. Congrats @djokernole we brought back the dance! #championsdinner #wimbledon

@BRYANBROS (Bob Bryan): Mental toughness. #rolandgarros2015 #magformers

@CARWOZNIACKI (Caroline Wozniacki): With my girls @serenawilliams and @karliekloss singing along to @taylorswift!

@GRIGORDIMITROV: Good to be on home turf! #monaco #hike #amazingview #fly

@MARTINAHINGIS80: With the eyes of Ragana

@VICHKA35 (Victoria Azarenka): London it’s not a goodbye it’s a see u soon type of moment! U been real! I love you!

@DJOKERNOLE (Novak Djokovik): My little Simba! #TheLionKing #Proud #Familytime

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TIMELINE

LOOKING BACK gg A PROUD & STORIED TENNIS TRADITION. BEFORE THERE WAS A ROSE BOWL, before Army first played Navy on the gridiron, before baseball’s first World Series, before the first Indy 500, and decades before golf’s Masters, the best players in tennis were congregating in the southwest corner of Ohio for a very special tournament. That tournament, at first called the Cincinnati Open, is alive and well to this day, and its 116-year run in the Queen City makes it the oldest tournament in the United States played in its original city.

The Avondale Athletic Club hosts the first Cincinnati Open. The tournament attracts the finest players from all over the country. This location is now occupied by Xavier University. The Clubhouse was the university’s first student center.

The tournament thrives and the list of winners features some legendary tennis names, including George Lott, Bill Tilden, Bobby Riggs, and Bill Talbert among the men, and Ruth Sanders Cordes and Clara Louise Zinke among the women.

A $15,000 professional tournament is held in conjunction with the amateur tournament. It is the first combination professional/ amateur tournament in the world.

Financial stress causes the women’s draw to be eliminated, and for the first and only time, the tourney is played entirely indoors (at the downtown Cincinnati Convention Center).

This is the first year that donations are made to Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Despite the financial trouble, $15,000 is donated to Children’s. Since then, more than $8 million has been donated to this worthy cause.

The tournament is responsible for more than $9 million in charitable donations over the years.

Paul Flory signs on as tournament director, marking a turning point in the success of the event. He enlists the co-sponsorship of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Taft Broadcasting (now a part of Clear Channel Communications).

The tournament solidifies its relationship with the Association of Tennis Professionals. Also, the tournament moves to its current site in Mason.

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Construction is completed on a new stadium in Mason. It is one of only three tennis-only stadiums in the United States at the time.

The tournament joins the new ATP Tour on its highest level. More than 1,500 seats are added to Center Court, as are eight new luxury skyboxes, four hospitality suites, and a new covered patio lounge.

A permanent Court #3 is added, making the Open the only event outside the Grand Slams with three permanent show courts.

The tournament celebrates its 100th birthday and adds a museum to the tennis complex.

Cincinnati is successful in getting back on the WTA Tour. The event purchases a small tournament from Bol, Croatia, which is moved to Cincinnati for the 2004 season.

The women’s tournament is upgraded to a top-tier event. Construction begins on a new 52,000-square-foot West Building, which includes a new player lounge and dining area, locker rooms, press box, six new luxury suites, and 750 covered loge seats.

At the end of the 2010 tournament, the building is dedicated and named the Paul Flory Player Center, in honor of the tournament chairman. Flory passed away in 2013.

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CINCINNATI HAS A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE BIG FOUR SHOW EACH SUMMER AS FEDERER, NADAL, DJOKOVIC, AND MURRAY BRING THEIR A-GAMES TO OUR COURT. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW TENNIS’S MOST ENDURING, EXHILARATING RIVALRY? BY // M E G A N F E R N A N D E Z

NOVAK DJOKOVIC Open Era’s longest winning streak in ATP Masters 1000 finals

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88% of Murray’s wins over Djokovic have come in straight sets, versus 47% of Djokovic’s victories over Murray

BEST ON GRASS 87.3% - Federer’s career winning percentage, best in the Open Era; Murray 83.8%; Djokovic 80%; Nadal 78.1%

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BEST ON CL AY 91.9% - Nadal’s career winning percentage, best ever; Djokovic 79.6%; Federer 76.2%; Murray 67.2%

Neither Nadal, Djokovic, nor Murray beats him in straight sets more than 45% of the time.

BEST ON HARD COURT 83.3% - Djokovic’s career winning percentage, best ever; Federer 83.1%; Murray 77.9%; Nadal 77.5%

The hard courts in Mason elicit the best level from the very best players—Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray have ruled these arenas for eight years, letting no one else lift the Western & Southern Open trophy and few even get near it. Federer, Nadal, and Murray have had a stranglehold on Cincinnati glory, winning the last eight years, while Djokovic has made the final four times (and counting). And if the Serb makes it back to the championship match this year, watch out—he is riding the longest Masters 1000 finals winning streak in the Open Era, capturing all 12 title matches he has played dating back to the fall of 2012. Will his streak continue here?

M I L E S TO NE S I N M A SO N • As an emerging threat in 2006, Murray got his first win over a World No.1 player when he defeated Roger Federer here in the second round. It was Federer’s only loss that year to a player other than Nadal.

• Federer won the 2012 Western & Southern Open without dropping serve—an underrated feat that no player has accomplished since then. The run included a 6–0 set against Djokovic in the final.

• Nadal has won more Masters 1000 tournaments than any player in history, but his résumé was missing a final appearance at just one event—Cincinnati— until he captured the title in 2013.

• Next? If Djokovic claims his first Western & Southern Open this year, he will become the first man in history to win all Masters 1000 tournaments.

BEST SERVER 88% - Federer’s pack-leading percentage of service games won; Nadal 86%; Djokovic 85%; Murray 82%

BEST RETURNER Many consider Djokovic to be the best returner of all time. But Murray earns the most break points per set, on average, at nine—and Nadal wins the most return games of the bunch, at 33%.

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2012 AUSTRALIAN OPEN, final, Djokovic def.

Nadal, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7 (5–7), 7–5

THE MATCH I REMEMBER THAT MIND-BLOWING NADAL–FEDERER WIMBLEDON FINAL OF 2008—WIDELY CONSIDERED THE GREATEST MATCH OF ALL TIME—IS JUST ONE OF MANY DOOZIES THE BIG FOUR HAVE PRODUCED. TENNIS INSIDERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE CLASHES.

Jon Sports Illustrated executive editor Wertheim and senior writer and Tennis Channel commentator 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS, gold-medal match, Murray def. Federer, 6–2, 6–1, 6–4 This obviously wasn’t a major, but it was a pretty big part of the Big Four landscape. Murray was coming off a winnable Wimbledon final where, despite the immense pressure, he was right there when the roof turned it into an indoor match, then he broke down at the trophy presentation. Five weeks to the day later, he was back on the same court, versus the same opponent.

Federer had played that long, taxing semifinal against Juan Martin del Potro, so Murray caught him at something other than fresh. Plus, the Olympics going on around the country took some of the spotlight off Murray. He had never played at Wimbledon [the venue] with so little pressure or disruption. Everything worked out—the weather, the conditions, having an easier semi than Roger. When he won, he was the country’s hero of the Olympics. It was the perfect triumph without the usual pressure.

The match ended up making it easier for Murray to win Wimbledon the next year, so even though it isn’t on his Grand Slam record, when we reflect on Murray’s career, this is a huge plot point.

Brad Gilbert

ESPN tennis analyst, 1989 Cincinnati champion

2004 NASDAQ-100 OPEN (Miami), second round, Nadal def. Federer, 6–3, 6–3;

BEST FRONTRUNNER 95.4% - Djokovic’s winning percentage after taking first set, second all-time to Borg; Nadal 94.9%; Federer and Murray both 93%

BEST CHASER 43.1% - Nadal’s winning percentage after losing the first set; Federer 41.4%; Djokovic 41.1%; Murray 40.4%

There are a couple matches I can’t forget. Miami 2004 was the first time I saw Rafa play Roger.

[It was the pair’s first meeting; Federer, 22, had captured the No. 1 ranking a month prior, and Nadal, 17, was ranked No. 36.] I was coaching Roddick, so I was there to scout Federer, who hadn’t yet lost a match that year. And all of a sudden, this young guy is playing lights-out. I’d seen him play a little bit when he was 15 and at the Australian Open that year. But this was the first time I’d sat down and watched him. I was thinking, “Wow, this young guy is good.” It left a tremendous impression on me.

That Djokovic–Nadal final, at six hours, not finishing until 2 a.m., when both of them couldn’t even really sit afterward—the quality was just outrageous.

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THE QUIZ IT SEEMS LIKE THE ATP KINGS ALWAYS HAVE THE ANSWER FOR EVERY CHALLENGE. DO YOU? 1 // Which player has reached every Slam final in a calendar year?

2 // Which pair has played the least?

3 // Who wins most often in straight sets?

4 // Who is the youngest?

5 // Who turned pro last?

6 // Who has the highest match winning percentage?

7 // Who has won the most ATP World Tour Finals?

8 // Who has held the longest winning streak over one of the other Big Four members?

9 // Which Big Four match was the longest by duration?

10 // Which players have had a postage stamp issued in their honor?

11 // Whose son shares a name with one of the other players’ coaches?

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12 // Who was hooked on the TV show Entourage?

2008 FRENCH OPEN, final, Nadal def. Federer, 6–1, 6–3, 6–0

13 // Whose idol was Pete Sampras?

The match I remember the most might be the worst match ever played among them. The fourth of Rafael Nadal’s nine French Open titles punctuated his dominance at Roland Garros.

He won the 2008 final over Roger Federer in the shortest title match in tournament history.

Mind you, this was not Federer at his absolute best—he had suffered through injury and illness for most of the year—but still, it was Roger Federer, a player already clearly in the conversation as the best ever.

And he was being toyed with.

This was LeBron being held scoreless in a playoff game. This was Brady throwing five picks without a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl. This was Roger Federer being manhandled to the point that it was almost cruel, with the beating so severe that Federer actually apologized to the fans afterward for winning just four games.

Some matches are memorable for their length, or for their closeness. This match is most memorable to me because even though it was played by two of the greatest ever, one player was so clearly more dominant over the other.

15 // Who played the first match at Wimbledon with the roof closed?

BEST BREAKER 45% - Nadal’s breakpoint conversion rate, a Big Four best; Djokovic 44%; Murray 43%; Federer 41%

BEST BAGELER Federer is the only Big Four member to serve up at least one 6–0 set to each of the others.

He is second all-time to Agassi on the Slam bagels list at 43

14 // Who has a tennis academy in India?

16 // Who is afraid of dogs and thunderstorms?

17 // Who owns a hotel?

18 // Who is the only member of the Big Four to follow up his maiden Slam title by reaching the final of the next Slam?

19 // Who has won the most Australian Opens?

20 // Who is the only Big Four pairing to meet in the final of every Slam?

ANSWERS 1. Federer (2006, 2007); 2. Djokovic and Murray; 3.

Federer; 4. Djokovic (he’s exactly one week younger than Murray); 5.

Murray; 6. Nadal; 7. Federer (6); 8.

Djokovic (8 consecutive wins over Murray from 2014 through the present); 9. Djokovic and Nadal, 2012 Australian Open final (5 hours, 53 minutes); 10. Federer and Murray; 11. Djokovic (Stefan); 12. Murray; 13. Djokovic; 14. Nadal; 15. Murray; 16. Nadal; 17. Murray; 18. Murray (2012 US Open winner, 2013 Australian Open finalist); 19. Djokovic (5); 20. Nadal and Djokovic

ACHILLES HEELS Federer: High-bouncing shots to his one-handed backhand; Nadal: Court positioning—standing too far behind the baseline and running around his backhand; Djokovic: Match history—he seems to let the past get to him in some tight matches; Murray: Second serve

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HOLDING COURT gg THE BIG FOUR HAVE PLAYED EACH OTHER 191 TIMES IN 12 YEARS. HERE’S HOW THE RIVALRY HAS TAKEN SHAPE.

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Djokovic crashes the Big 2 party by making his first Slam final and cracking the Top 3.

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US OPEN, FINAL: Federer wins fifth consecutive Wimbledon–US Open double, a record.

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2008 The Big Four is born when Murray reaches a Slam final. They finish the year ranked in the top four slots.

2009 The group holds the top four ranking spots all year for the first time.

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US OPEN, FINAL: Nadal completes the career Slam.

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The Big Four nearly shut out the field in Slam finals, taking six of the eight spots and sweeping the year-end rankings.

Most dominant top-four year in recent history: the quartet goes 90.8% against the field.

The Big Four occupy six of the eight finalist spots in Slams. Each member wins a major.

They sweep the Masters 1000s and Slams again.

Though this is the first year two non–Big Four players contest a Slam final (US Open), the group claims the semis at Indian Wells & Miami.

The Big Four is back— after the Australian Open, they once again sit atop the rankings.

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HOT SHOTS BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT NOT TO TRY THE SWINGING VOLLEY. B Y // M E G A N F E R N A N D E Z

gg RAISE YOUR HAND if you get an itch to hit the courts after watching the pros play. We’ll even cop to pretending we’re facing our favorite player in the Western & Southern final, surrounded by a crowd cheering wildly for the hometown underdog. But it’s not a stretch to take a swing at the game’s new shots, part of the modern pro’s arsenal. Go ahead, try these four as-seen-on-TV shots at home—but maybe not on match point.

THE TWEENER Back in the 1990s, a “between the legs” forehand was known as the “Sabatwini” for its most common practitioner, Argentinian star Gabriela Sabatini. Even then, it was mostly a trick shot, high-flash and lowpercentage. But at the 2009 US Open, Roger Federer made the tweener immortal on YouTube when he zinged one by Novak Djokovic for the passing shot of the century. These days, pros pull it out of their bags on a weekly basis.

Success is all about timing, says Kathy Rinaldi, former No. 7 player in the world and now a USTA national coach for women’s tennis. It becomes an option when you have overclosed the net after failing to put away a volley. If your opponent lobs you, run toward the back of the court, keeping the ball directly in front of you and switching to a continental grip en route. Get in position by standing directly over the ball, leading with the leg on your non-dominant side. Let the ball drop down by your ankles before taking a cut; try to hit it right before the second bounce. Swing the racket with the edge of the frame pointing to the court, then snap your wrist just before contact—and snap hard to go for a winner. “It’s a last-resort shot,” Rinaldi says, but even her students practice it. To do so, drop a ball right in front of you, then progress to tossing it a few feet out.

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SCOUT THE SHOT Stylish shotmaker Gael Monfils is an aficionado of the tweener.

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HOT SHOTS

SCOUT THE SHOT Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Madison Keys use it as part of their superior defense.

THE SWINGING VOLLEY Where has the overhead “smash” gone? The bestnamed shot in tennis is almost an endangered species now that professionals have adopted the swinging volley as their preferred put-away. You’ll never see Maria Sharapova hit a standard overhead anymore; she lets the ball drop closer to her ponytail and hits a monster forehand instead. “Top players look to take time away from the opponent and play this shot with an aggressive court position,” says Anibel Aranda, a USTA national coach for women’s tennis. “It’s like a forehand or backhand, but you take it out of the air” instead of letting it bounce. You can’t be a 21st-century player without this shot in your repertoire.

The optimal time to try a swinging volley is when your opponent is scrambling on defense, or hits a high ball in the middle of the court and you’re in an offensive position on top of the baseline. Quickly move forward to the service line. “You need a good unit turn with a very short backswing to find good timing,” Aranda says. “Keeping your eyes on the ball and adjusting your feet is important.” Hit the ball between your shoulder and waist and accelerate the racket head to increase spin, which helps keep the ball in.

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THE SQUASH SHOT Andy Roddick popularized this defensive “chop shot” borrowed from its namesake racket sport.

“The squash shot is used to save balls and to stay in points when your opponent is attacking,” Aranda says. “It’s a last-moment resource that can help players put an extra ball in the court. Players that try to cover a good amount of court and play a good defensive game develop the squash shot.”

If you’re a fighter who relies on defense, this is a great shot to practice. Start by opening the racquet face, and slice the ball back into the court with an extrawristy motion. It should result in a low shot that will land deep in the court. If your opponent is attacking the net, it will make his or her contact point on the volley below the tape. That shot is unlikely to produce a winner, so make sure to recover and be ready to stay in the point.

SCOUT THE SHOT Besides Sharapova, aggressive WTA players looking for the swinging volley include Serena Williams, Camila Giorgi, Lauren Davis, and Alison Riske.

SCOUT THE SHOT Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams, and Novak Djokovic are famous for hitting returns early.

T H E E A R LY R E T U R N “Court positioning is very important in the game these days,” Rinaldi says. “People are more offensive. They are taking the [serve] returns early to get the first strike at the ball, to try to get control of the point.”

To ease this into your game, start practicing it on second serves. As your opponent tosses the ball, take a few quick steps into the court and split-step well inside the baseline. Shorten your backswing and hit the ball “on the rise,” or as it’s on the way up. It will feel rushed at first, but keep practicing—it’s the best way to attack a weak second serve. As it becomes more natural, take the strategy up a notch by trying to read your opponent’s serve. During the match, pay attention to where he or she likes to serve on big points, or on each side of the court. Anticipation will give you an edge with the early return. Just watch your court positioning after you hit the ball, and don’t get caught in no-man’s land.

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TODD MARTIN

gg FROM GROWING UP IN THE MIDWEST TO THE US OPEN FINALS, TODD MARTIN SPEAKS ABOUT THE EARLY YEARS, PLAYING TENNIS, AND BECOMING BOTH COACH AND CEO. INTERVIEW BY PETE HOLTERMANN // INTRO BY BENJAMIN SNYDER

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the ATP Tour, Todd Martin proved to be among their ranks time and again. He held a strong record at the highest ranks of the Tour, from reaching two major finals at the Australian Open and US Open to fighting his way to four other major semifinals. He claimed eight singles titles and five doubles titles, too. His highest ranking was No. 4 in the world in 1999.

Martin collected more than $8 million in prize money during his career and was president of the ATP Council of Players for a slew of years.

He’s been a stalwart of the sport since retiring in 2004 after 14 years on tour. He currently serves as CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a post he took on in 2014. He has also coached some of the biggest stars in the game, including Novak Djokovic and Mardy Fish.

His talent for tennis was fostered in the Midwest; he was born in Illinois. We sat down with Martin, now 45, to discuss his career.

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What do you remember of your experience growing up in the Midwest? I learned to play in Ohio. Until

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I was 10, I was in between Akron and Cleveland. My early memories of life and tennis were both from Ohio—being a ball boy on Lake Erie for Dick Stockton and Roscoe Tanner and the gang.

But my memories of childhood tennis were filled with always wanting more. More than anything else, I wanted to be a college athlete, not necessarily a college tennis player, but a college athlete. First, I wanted

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INTERVIEW to be a college basketball player. As the years went by, I realized that the potential for that to happen and the potential for me to play college tennis were going on separate graphs.

I always wanted more because my parents wouldn’t let me do as much as my Florida peers. They would take me to the courts three times a week. They would say they could only afford three days a week, but they could’ve probably afforded a little more. But they had every desire to raise a kid who was not a one-trick pony. And try as they might, I ended up a one-trick pony. They’re fond memories.

the past. The reality is that every time you walk on the court, a different guy could show up for good or for bad.

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How does tennis compare today to 10 years ago? It’s night and

day. The first 10 of my first 14 years it was hole management. We all had holes.

[Back then], it was about how well you could cover up your holes.

Where’s Novak’s hole? I coached him for a year, and I don’t know where [the] hole [in his game] is. He cleaned up his serve and the only thing you can do is get [him] a little vulnerable mentally.

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went to Northwestern with the hopes that I’d be able to play after I was done with school, and never with any inkling that I’d be a guy who would leave school early. After my freshman year I was pretty confident that was going to be prophetic.

After the summer after my freshman year, I did really well in the then Satellites and now Futures. And then I did very well in my sophomore year and the summer after my sophomore year.

I didn’t feel like I had dedicated myself fully to tennis. I couldn’t have had a better experience at Northwestern. It was challenging at every level. I wasn’t right or mature in certain ways to handle what was going to happen on the pro tour, but knowing me I’m typically the guy who jumps into the deep end. I struggled for a couple years, but once I stopped struggling, I really didn’t struggle.

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As you look back on your career, what’s your gut reaction to that time? If you look at it alone at a career

highlights level, I would say it was greater than my wildest of wildest dreams.

We don’t have the luxury of living by snapshot; we live by video. The long form video of my career has ups and downs, not because of injury but because of my ability to adjust quickly. In professional athletes, if you start to do poorly you start to forget. And when you’re doing well you think doing poorly is a thing for

If I wasn’t going to be a tennis player I wanted to be a teacher. Once I was far enough into my playing career, I loved teaching tennis. I loved getting people to understand things and do things better.

Andy Murray, sure, his second serve isn’t spectacular but if he gets his racquet on the first ball after it you’re neutral at best. T he level at the very top is far better than it’s ever been. I could argue that there’s another handful of guys who should be there all the time, right on the doorstep, and they are on the doorstep.

I’d love to see the conditions speed up again to see who handled all conditions again. The homogenization of conditions has been good for the most part, but I

think you’re playing the same conditions every week you should expect to see the same results, which I don’t think is great.

I love what the combined events and what the Masters 1000s do, but I also think that the structure of the tour right now puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the tournaments to get talent to come play.

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Can you talk about your role coaching in the past, including Novak Djokovic and Mardy Fish?

I always wanted to coach. When I was growing up I wanted to be a teacher.

If I wasn’t going to be a tennis player I wanted to be a teacher. Once I was far enough into my playing career, I loved teaching tennis. I loved getting people to understand things and do things better. I always wanted to coach, and I had some really interesting and good experiences doing that.

Can you talk about how being a professional tennis player helps your work as CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame?

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One thing that really helps me is I’m not afraid to work. I can get going. Now all my life I’ve been better when being physically stimulated than when I’m sedentary. That’s probably the biggest challenge there. I’m also pretty darn self-motivated; you don’t find many who aren’t, at least those of us who’ve done OK. At the same time, self-motivation turns into some challenges in delegation and asking for help. I have no problem delegating when I know what to delegate and who to delegate it to.

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W h a t wa s i t l i ke p l ay i n g i n Cincinnati? I’d play, and [my

friends and I would] get something quick to eat. We’d do Kings Island and we’d ride The Beast and one other ride. We felt like kids in candy stores.

My ten nis was never as good in Cincinnati as elsewhere and as I’d hoped it would be. Maybe that’s the added expectation or pressure you put on yourself. I lost in the quarters to Pat Rafter [in 2000]. That was the best I’d ever done there.

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KILLIAN RICHARDSON

// This aerospace medical technician in the Air Force has been a ball boy for the Western & Southern Open since he was 9. This year marks his 12th appearance at the tournament, making the 21-year-old the oldest ball boy to participate. Richardson has won a gold medal with the Air Force volleyball team, and was recently named to the All Armed Forces team. Additionally, he was given the honor of meeting the president this past year. Keep an eye out for this familiar face in ESPN match highlights or on Center Court. was having the opportunity to warm up with the Bryan Brothers. Bob Bryan needed someone to hit to him, so his dad pulled me aside to serve to him when I was only 16 years old.

X ONE OF MY MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS

X ROGER FEDERER IS MY FAVORITE PLAYER. He

was also a ball boy, so I can relate to him through our experience. He likes to mess with the ball boys and aim for us while we’re on the court.

X I KEEP COMING BACK mainly because of the kids. I’m the oldest ball boy, so they kind of look up to me. I like helping them out, answering their questions, and watching them grow as tennis players. I go on military leave every year to come back for the tournament.

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JIM LANG // During his seven years of service, transportation volunteer Jim Lang has made a profound impact on the Western & Southern Open community and beyond. Both of his children, Alicia and Nick, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

They also shared a passion for tennis. Alicia played the game until her disease made it impossible (she lost her 16-year battle with cystic fibrosis at age 20). Her passion lives on through Nick, who has been recognized as the only NCAA Division I student athlete with cystic fibrosis. In addition to his love for the tournament, Lang continues to volunteer as a way to give back for everything Cincinnati Children’s has done for his family. was when Alicia and Nick met Novak Djokovic. Eight minutes of his time made my kids’ lifetime.

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Pete Sampras—one of the greatest in history. My favorite current player is Jack Sock, who got the taste of winning in doubles and is Alicia’s age.

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family growing up and took tennis classes in college, but have never competed, leaving that to my daughter and son. I am not a good tennis player, but I can feed my son balls when he lets me.

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// One of the tournament’s longest-running volunteers, Lynn Adams has been serving as a transportation driver since 1979. The retired mathematics teacher was initially interested in volunteering because it gave him something to do during his summer breaks. Since then, Adams has watched the tournament grow into the world-class tennis event it is today. He fi nds excitement in meeting new volunteers and seeing which players return each year. After 38 years, he still loves the Open just as much as he did in ’79.

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is my favorite player—he’s just cool.

XMY MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT happened when I was taking former tennis pro Vitas Gerulaitis back to the airport. I cut one of my hands on a piece of metal attached to the trunk, and Vitas helped fi x it up in the car while I was driving with the other hand.

XI’VE ALWAYS BEEN A DRIVER.

I’ve stayed around so long just because I enjoy it so much!

JENN & MIKE LEICHMAN

// Jenn Leichman had volunteered in public relations for a number of years when, one year, it was taking a bit too much time from her personal life. Instead of spending hours away from Mike, her then-fiance, Jenn decided to get him involved. The high school sweethearts have volunteered together for a total of 11 years. Through their involvement, they’ve made many valuable friendships with people around the world. The couple looks forward to returning each year to see media members and other volunteers who have become part of their beloved “tennis family.”

X JENN: MY FAVORITE THING is how much the tournament has grown. It’s now a huge national tournament with a small-town charm, which makes it very unique.

X MIKE: MY MOST MEMORABLE moment happened when Ken Griffey Jr. was attending the tournament with his family. It was the first time Serena was playing and Griffey’s wife wanted to meet her, so I was told to introduce them to each other. I got to watch two of my idols meet each other. It was awesome!

X JENN & MIKE: WE LOVE WATCHING the press conferences to see how the players talk about their personal lives, match, etc. It’s interesting to see all of their emotions, especially after a match. Some of them are such sore losers!

tennis last year, but I’m a better fan than player. When comparing ourselves to the pros, we aren’t very good!

X JENN: I come back each year for the fudge sticks. Someone will sneak to the freezer and pull them out after the night matches. It has become a tradition and a way to celebrate each day of the tournament.

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gg 2015 AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT JESS LAMB TAKES THE STAGE AT THIS YEAR’S OPEN.

Shiny Old Soul Jess Lamb Daniel Wayne and the Silver Lines WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Mike McIntire Cosmos Moon Old Green Eyes Wilder DJ Kenneth Wright

Tell us about American Idol. The best part about American Idol was when Harry Connick Jr. jammed with me on the piano during my audition. Airing on Idol has helped me reach millions of people that I couldn’t have shared my music with before. I’ve gotten more gigs and sold more tunes because of the press. It’s been a great experience.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Chris Goins Hu-Town Holler Greg Schaber Trio Lagniappe

Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to be releasing radio singles in five years. My goal is to participate in more studio sessions and to collaborate and write with other artists.

What will you be performing at the Open? Several originals, but we plan to play more of our renditions of popular covers to bring the audience together. I love how these events connect complete strangers—lifting their voices together for a familiar song and cheering for their favorite player. It’s a special vibe.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Chris Cusentino G. Burton Story Queen City Silver Stars Shivering Timbers DJ Kenneth Wright

What are you most excited for? To be submerged in the energy of it all. I’ve never been to the Open before, so I’m looking forward to the entire experience—the fans, the world-renowned tennis players, meeting new people. I can’t wait to sing for all the tennis fans. It’ll be a new, exciting crowd for us indeed.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Andy Hopkins Elk Creek The Sunburners DJ Kenneth Wright

Besides performing at the Open, where else can we see you? I perform at Japp’s Since 1879 in Over-the-Rhine every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. No cover. You can also catch the band and me at Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny each Thursday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. No cover.

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC BORN: May 22, 1987 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia // HEIGHT: 6'2" // WEIGHT: 176 // PRO DEBUT: 2003 // COACHES: Boris Becker and Marian Vajda // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Finalist (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS Won the Australian Open in January, then lost at the French Open to Stan Wawrinka. He followed that loss with a win at Wimbledon in July.

2015

JANUARY 2013

Defeated Andy Murray to take his sixth Grand Slam title and fourth Australian Open

crown.

AUGUST 2012

Reached the final of the Western & Southern Open for the fourth time in five years.

2011 Won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open to become just the sixth male player in the Open Era to win three major titles in a calendar year.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 2014 MAY 2014

Claimed his sixth Western & Southern Open title.

Had a second set of twins with wife Mirka. This time, two boys named Leo and Lenny.

AUGUST 2012

Defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic to win his fifth Cincinnati championship in eight

years.

JULY 8, 2012

Captured his record-tying seventh Wimbledon championship—his 17th Grand Slam title

overall.

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ANDY MURRAY BORN: May 15, 1987 // LIVES IN: London, England // BIRTHPLACE: Dunblane, Scotland // HEIGHT: 6'3" // WEIGHT: 185 // PRO DEBUT: 2005 // COACH: Amelie Mauresmo // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Champion (2008, 2011)

gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015

Won his first two clay court titles in Madrid and Munich.

Claimed his second major title at Wimbledon in a historic match, having also claimed the gold medal at the London Olympics previously.

JULY 2013

SEPTEMBER 2012

Won first Grand Slam title at the US Open in his sixth major final.

Defeated Roger Federer in straight sets to claim a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic games held in London. Also won the silver medal in mixed doubles with partner Laura Robson.

JULY 2012

AUGUST 2008 Won his first career Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati and won the Western & Southern Open again in 2011.

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Claimed his first ATP title at the SAP Open against Lleyton Hewitt.

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STAN WAWRINKA BORN: March 28, 1985 // LIVES IN: St. Barthelemy, Switzerland // BIRTHPLACE: Lausanne, Switzerland // HEIGHT: 6'0" // WEIGHT: 183 // PRO DEBUT: 2002 // COACH: Magnus Norman // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Semifinalist (2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS MAY 2015

Won his second major title by defeating Novak Djokovic at the French Open.

2014

Began the year by claiming his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

2013

Finished in the Top 10 for the first time in his career, having made it to the US Open semifinals.

2008

Claimed an Olympic gold medal in doubles with Roger Federer.

2006

Captured his first ATP title in Umag against Novak Djokovic.

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JOHN ISNER BORN: April 26, 1985 // LIVES IN: Tampa, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Greensboro, North Carolina // HEIGHT: 6'10" // WEIGHT: 238 // PRO DEBUT: 2007 // COACH: Justin Gimelstob // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Finalist (2013)

gg HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY 2014 Isner kicked off the new year by winning the title in Auckland. That was also his first ATP title, which he won in 2010.

2011–2012 Isner proved his prowess playing on hard courts and grass courts in the U.S. by winning the Winston-Salem and Newport titles in 2011. In a rare feat, he then defended both successfully the year after.

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Teamed up with compatriot Sam Querrey to win a Rome doubles title on clay.

In his first year as a pro, Isner stunned the tennis world by advancing to the Washington final.

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RAFAEL NADAL BORN: June 3, 1986 // LIVES IN: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain // BIRTHPLACE: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain // HEIGHT: 6'1" // WEIGHT: 188 // PRO DEBUT: 2001 // COACH: Toni Nadal (uncle) // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Champion (2013)

gg HIGHLIGHTS MAY 2014

Won record ninth French Open title and 14th Grand Slam title against Novak Djokovic.

AUGUST 2013

Won his first Cincinnati title, beating John Isner in straight sets.

In a run to the semifinals, Rafa earned enough points in Cincinnati to take over the No. 1 ranking from Roger Federer. He became the first player since Stefan Edberg in 1995 to become No. 1 while in Cincinnati.

AUGUST 2008

JUNE 2005 Captured his first title on the red clay of Roland Garros. It was the first time since 1982 that a player won at Roland Garros in his main draw debut.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS 2014

Won the US Open and the Western & Southern Open.

2013 Had one of their most successful seasons ever, winning the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon titles and finishing the year as the No. 1 team for the ninth time in 11 years. Also won the Western & Southern Open.

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SERENA WILLIAMS BORN: September 26, 1981 // LIVES IN: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Saginaw, Michigan // HEIGHT: 5'9" // WEIGHT: 155 // PRO DEBUT: 1995 // COACHES: Richard Williams (dad), Oracene Price (mom),

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gg HIGHLIGHTS Claimed her 20th major title at the French Open in May. Also won at Wimbledon in July.

2015

2014

Won her first Western & Southern Open title over Ana Ivanovic.

Had a successful summer hard court season by advancing to her career-best showing in Cincinnati as a finalist to Victoria Azarenka. Then won her 17th Grand Slam title at the US Open, beating Azarenka.

2013

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JULY 2012 Won her fifth Wimbledon title and later in the day, teamed up with sister Venus to win their fifth Wimbledon doubles crown. Also captured the gold medal in singles at the London Olympics.

Won her first Olympic gold medal in doubles with sister Venus. Would win the medal two more times in 2008 and 2012.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS 2014 Claimed her second French Open title by beating Simona Halep, having finished as runner-up at the French Open to Serena Williams in 2013. Reached the semifinals at Cincinnati.

2012 Won her first French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam. Earned the No. 1 ranking as a result of the win.

AUGUST 2011

Won the Western & Southern Open by defeating Jelena Jankovic 4–6, 7–6(3), 6–3 in the final.

AUGUST 2005

Became the first Russian woman to be ranked No. 1 in the world.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015

As of June, has won three titles over the year at Shenzhen, Dubai, and Indian Wells.

Rose to career-high ranking of No. 3 after advancing to her first major final at Roland Garros (lost to Maria Sharapova). Also reached the Western & Southern Open quarterfinals.

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2013 Advanced to her first Cincinnati quarterfinal on the heels of her best WTA season. She also claimed six WTA titles.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015

Won the title at Kuala Lumpur and finished as the runner-up in Auckland and Stuttgart.

2014

Advanced to the US Open finals where she was defeated by friend Serena Williams.

2013

Advanced to the Indian Wells final, after having won the tournament in 2010.

2011

Was ranked world No. 1 for 51 weeks and finished the year in the top spot for the second time.

SEPTEMBER 2009

Reached the final of the US Open, where she lost to Kim Clijsters.

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PETRA KVITOVA BORN: March 8, 1990 // LIVES IN: Fulnek, Czech Republic // BIRTHPLACE: Bilovec, Czech Republic // HEIGHT: 6'0" // WEIGHT: 154 // PRO DEBUT: 2006 // COACH: David Kotyza // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Semifinalist (2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS JULY 2014 2013

Claimed her second major title at Wimbledon.

Won two WTA titles in Dubai and Tokyo.

AUGUST 2012

Advanced to the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open, losing to Angelique Kerber.

2011 Won six singles titles, including her first major at Wimbledon, and was named WTA’s Player of the Year and Most Improved Player.

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ANA IVANOVIC BORN: November 6, 1987 // LIVES IN: Basel, Switzerland // BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia // HEIGHT: 6'1" // WEIGHT: 152 // PRO DEBUT: 2003 // COACH: Zlatko Novkovic (fitness trainer) // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Finalist (2014)

gg HIGHLIGHTS MAY 2015 JUNE 2014

Reached her first major semifinal at the French Open since winning the Roland Garros title.

Claimed her first title on grass at Birmingham.

SEPTEMBER 2012 AUGUST 2010 JUNE 2008

Achieved her best showing at the US Open by making the quarterfinals.

Reached the semifinals in Cincinnati before losing to Kim Clijsters.

Captured her first major title at Roland Garros.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS JULY 2015

Won the title at Wimbledon by beating Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina.

MAY 2015

Advanced to the quarterďŹ nals at Roland Garros and Madrid.

APRIL 2015 MARCH 2015

Claimed the Charleston title together, beating Casey Dellacqua and Darija Jurak in straight sets.

Won the Indian Wells and Miami titles without dropping a set.

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KEI NISHIKORI BORN: December 29, 1989 // LIVES IN: Bradenton, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Shimane, Japan // HEIGHT: 5'11" // WEIGHT: 170 // PRO DEBUT: 2007 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 16 (2012)

TOMAS BERDYCH BORN: September 17, 1985 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Valasske Mezirici, Czech Republic // HEIGHT: 6'5" // WEIGHT: 200 // PRO DEBUT: 2002 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Semifinalist (2011, 2013)

gg HIGHLIGHTS 2014: Advanced to first major final at the US Open where he lost to Marin Cilic.

gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015: Runner-up three times in Doha, Rotterdam, and Monte Carlo.

2013: Advanced to the quarterfinals of both the French Open and Wimbledon.

FEBRUARY 2008: Won his first ATP title at Delray Beach.

AUGUST 2011: Defeated Roger Federer to reach the final four at the Western & Southern Open.

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BORN: April 2, 1982 // LIVES IN: Valencia, Spain // BIRTHPLACE: Javea, Spain // HEIGHT: 5'9" // WEIGHT: 160 // PRO DEBUT: 2000 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Finalist (2014)

BORN: December 27, 1990 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Podgorica, Montenegro // HEIGHT: 6'5" // WEIGHT: 216 // PRO DEBUT: 2008 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2012)

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FEBRUARY 2014: Claimed his 21st ATP title at Buenos Aires, which he also won in 2013 and 2012. Finished as the runner-up at the Western & Southern Open.

JANUARY 2015: Reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic.

MAY 2013: Advanced to first major final at the French Open where he played compatriot Rafael Nadal.

NOVEMBER 2012: Collected his first Masters 1000 event at Paris.

SEPTEMBER 2002: Won his first ATP title on clay in Bucharest, Romania, beating Jose Acasuso in straight sets.

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2011: Named ATP Newcomer of the Year.

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MARIN CILIC BORN: September 28, 1988 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Medjugorje, Bos. & Herz. // HEIGHT: 6'6" // WEIGHT: 180 // PRO DEBUT: 2005 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS JULY 2015: Advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

SEPTEMBER 2014: Claimed his first major title at the US Open, beating Kei Nishikori.

FEBRUARY 2013: Won his ninth ATP title in Zagreb, Croatia.

GRIGOR DIMITROV BORN: May 16, 1991 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Haskovo, Bulgaria // HEIGHT: 6'3" // WEIGHT: 176 // PRO DEBUT: 2008 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 16 (2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS 2014: Enjoyed a breakout year, winning titles at Queen’s Club, Bucharest, and Acapulco.

2013: Claimed his first ATP title at Stockholm.

2008: Won two junior major titles at the US Open and Wimbledon.

AUGUST 2012: Advanced to the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open.

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BORN: April 17, 1985 // LIVES IN: Gingins, Switzerland // BIRTHPLACE: Le Mans, France // HEIGHT: 6'2" // WEIGHT: 200 // PRO DEBUT: 2004 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 32 (2009, 2011)

BORN: December 27, 1984 // LIVES IN: Neuchatel, Switzerland // BIRTHPLACE: Nice, France // HEIGHT: 6'0" // WEIGHT: 154 // PRO DEBUT: 2002 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2009, 2011)

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2013: Advanced to the semifinals of the French Open.

JULY 2015: Advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

2011: Received ATP Aces for Charity grant for his foundation, Attrap La Balle, which gives children in the Congo access to sports activities.

JANUARY 2009: Reached his first major quarterfinal at the Australian Open.

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BORN: September 20, 1981 // LIVES IN: Madrid, Spain // BIRTHPLACE: Toledo, Spain // HEIGHT: 6'2" // WEIGHT: 187 // PRO DEBUT: 1997 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Third round (2013)

BORN: September 1, 1986 // LIVES IN: Trélex, Switzerland // BIRTHPLACE: Paris, France // HEIGHT: 6'4" // WEIGHT: 177 // PRO DEBUT: 2004 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2011)

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FEBRUARY 2015: Was runner-up in Quito, Ecuador.

MAY 2014: Advanced to the Roland Garros quarterfinals, losing to Andy Murray in a lopsided fifth set.

2014: Reached the semifinals at two Masters events at Canada and Shanghai.

2011: Reached his third Wimbledon quarterfinal.

OCTOBER 2004: Claimed his first ATP title in Vienna.

AUGUST 2011: Advanced to his best showing in Cincinnati, the quarterfinals. He lost to Novak Djokovic in three sets.

2008: Finished in the Top 20 for the first time, reaching a Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros.

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BORN: June 18, 1986 // LIVES IN: Neuchatel, Switzerland // BIRTHPLACE: Beziers, France // HEIGHT: 6'1" // WEIGHT: 165 // PRO DEBUT: 2002 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Third round (2010, 2011)

BORN: December 7, 1990 // LIVES IN: Liege, Belgium // BIRTHPLACE: Rocourt, Belgium // HEIGHT: 5'11" // WEIGHT: 150 // PRO DEBUT: 2009 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Third round (2013)

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JULY 2015: Reached the semifinals at Wimbledon.

2015: Reached his first quarterfinal at a Masters event in Rome.

2007: Reached his first major semifinal at Wimbledon.

2014: Claimed two ATP titles at Metz and Kitzbuhel.

2005: Reached the finals at the Madrid Masters. Finished in the semifinals at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

MAY 2012: Achieved his best Grand Slam result to date at the French Open by reaching the fourth round.

2004: Reached the finals at Metz for the first time on the ATP Tour.

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BERNARD TOMIC BORN: October 21, 1992 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Stuttgart, Germany // HEIGHT: 6'5" // WEIGHT: 201 // PRO DEBUT: 2008 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Third round (2012)

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THANASI KOKKINAKIS BORN: April 10, 1996 // LIVES IN: Adelaide, Australia // BIRTHPLACE: Adelaide, Australia // HEIGHT: 6'5" // WEIGHT: 181 // PRO DEBUT: 2013 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Has not played

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2015: Reached his first quarterfinal at a Masters level event at Indian Wells.

2015: Reached his best showing at a Masters event at Indian Wells by making the fourth round.

2013: Claimed his first ATP title at Sydney.

JANUARY 2014: Won his first main draw match at the Australian Open.

2011: Reached his first major quarterfinal at Wimbledon.

2013: Reached the finals at both the junior Australian Open and US Open.

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BORN: September 24, 1992 // LIVES IN: Tampa, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Lincoln, Nebraska // HEIGHT: 6'3" // WEIGHT: 185 // PRO DEBUT: 2011 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: First round (2014, 2013)

BORN: October 7, 1987 // LIVES IN: Las Vegas, Nevada // BIRTHPLACE: San Francisco, California // HEIGHT: 6'6" // WEIGHT: 200 // PRO DEBUT: 2006 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2007)

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MAY 2015: Reached his first second round at a major event at Roland Garros.

2015: Finished as runner-up at the US Men’s Clay Court Championships, his first finals since 2012.

2014: Won his first Grand Slam title in men’s doubles.

2012: Came back from elbow surgery in June 2011 to finish in the Top 25 for the third time in four years.

2011: Won his first mixed doubles major title with Melanie Oudin at the US Open.

AUGUST 2007: Achieved his first quarterfinal showing at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament as the No. 3 American.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS MAY 2015: Reached his second Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros and finished as runner-up at Estoril.

2014: Reached his first major quarterfinal at Wimbledon.

2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at Sydney and Dubai; round of 16 at Indian Wells; round of 32 at Miami Open

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Nestor was born in Yugoslavia and claimed the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He’s a fan of the Montréal Canadiens NHL team and the Pittsburgh Steelers. // Bopanna started playing tennis at 11. He trained with Mahesh Bhupathi’s father. His favorite surface is grass.

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JANUARY 2013: Won the boys’ Australian Open title.

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2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at Auckland; finals at Delray Beach; round of 16 at Indian Wells and Dubai; round of 32 at Miami and Australian Open

2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at the Australian Open; finals at Monte-Carlo and Indian Wells; semifinals at Roland Garros; round of 16 at Rome; round of 32 at Madrid

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Paes reached No. 1 as a junior. He has made the most appearances at the Olympics by an Asian athlete. // Klaasen began playing tennis at 6. His parents are both teachers. He enjoys golf and movies. His favorite surface is hard court.

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Bolelli started playing tennis at age 7 in Bologna. He admires Stefan Edberg and Patrick Rafter. // Fognini’s nickname is “Fogna.”

He started playing tennis at age 4. He speaks four languages: Italian, English, Spanish, and French.

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Pospisil started playing tennis at age 5. His favorite tournament is the US Open. His idols growing up were Pat Rafter and Roger Federer. // Sock’s nicknames are “J. Sizzle” or “Showtime.” He started playing tennis at age 8 after finding his mother’s racquet.

He had an 80–0 record in high school.

IVAN DODIG AND MARCELO MELO 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at Roland Garros and Acapulco; semifinals at Australian Open, Monte-Carlo, and Indian Wells; quarterfinals at Rome and Wimbledon

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Melo’s nickname is “Girafa,” or Giraffe, because he’s tall (6'8") and he enjoys volleying. // Dodig was born in Bosnia-Herzegovina and started playing tennis at age 8. He enjoys playing table tennis and video games and considered Goran Ivanisevic an idol growing up.

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BORN: February 4, 1987 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Brno, Czech Republic // HEIGHT: 5'9" // WEIGHT: 137 // PRO DEBUT: 2002 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 16 (2014)

BORN: June 7, 1988 // LIVES IN: Moscow, Russia // BIRTHPLACE: Moscow, Russia // HEIGHT: 5'11" // WEIGHT: 143 // PRO DEBUT: 2004 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 16 (2012)

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MAY 2015: Reached her first major singles final at Roland Garros.

JANUARY 2015: Started the year by winning the Doha title.

SEPTEMBER 2014: Advanced to first major semifinal at the US Open where she lost to Serena Williams.

2013: Won two WTA doubles titles teaming up with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

2013: Won her first major doubles title at Roland Garros with Elena Vesnina.

2005: Claimed her first two WTA titles at Oeiras and Forest Hills.

2012: First Top 20 season, finishing at No. 20.

2010: Claimed her first WTA title at Eastbourne.

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CARLA SUAREZ NAVARRO BORN: September 3, 1988 // LIVES IN: Barcelona, Spain // BIRTHPLACE: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain // HEIGHT: 5'4" // WEIGHT: 137 // PRO DEBUT: 2003 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 64 (2013, 2012, 2009)

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VENUS WILLIAMS BORN: June 17, 1980 // LIVES IN: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Lynwood, California // HEIGHT: 6'1" // WEIGHT: 160 // PRO DEBUT: 1994 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Semifinalist (2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015: Claimed her 46th singles title at Auckland over Caroline Wozniacki.

2015: Advanced to the finals of Miami where she lost to Serena Williams.

AUGUST 2012: Scored her best performance at the Western & Southern Open by advancing to the semifinals as a wild card.

MAY 2014: Advanced to the quarterfinals at the French Open.

JULY 2008: Won her fifth Wimbledon singles championship and seventh Grand Slam singles title.

2013: Finished in the Top 20 for the first time. Runner-up at Acapulco and Oeiras.

2008: Finished in the Top 50 for the first time.

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2002: Was the first African-American woman to be ranked No. 1 in the Open Era.

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EUGENIE BOUCHARD

BORN: March 20, 1993 // LIVES IN: Coral Springs, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Plantation, Florida // HEIGHT: 5'7" // WEIGHT: 130 // PRO DEBUT: 2009 // COACH: David Nainkin // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Third Round (2012, 2013, 2014)

BORN: February 25, 1994 // LIVES IN: Montreal, Canada // BIRTHPLACE: Montreal, Canada // HEIGHT: 5'10" // WEIGHT: 134 // PRO DEBUT: 2008 // COACH: Nick Saviano // BEST CINCINNATI

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2015: Advanced to the fourth round of the French Open for the fourth time in a row.

2014: Advanced to the finals at Wimbledon and the semifinals at both the Australian Open and the French Open. Also won her first WTA title in Nurnberg over Karolina Pliskova.

JULY 2013: Advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon before losing to eventual champion Marion Bartoli in straight sets.

JANUARY 2013: Defeated Serena Williams en route to her first Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open.

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2013: Enjoyed a breakthrough season, advancing to the Top 50. Also made it to her first WTA final in Osaka where she lost to Samantha Stosur.

JULY 2012: Claimed the Wimbledon junior title alongside compatriot Filip Peliwo to become the first Canadians to win major titles.

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ANGELIQUE KERBER BORN: January 18, 1988 // LIVES IN: Kiel, Germany // BIRTHPLACE: Bremen, Germany // HEIGHT: 5'8" // WEIGHT: 150 // PRO DEBUT: 2003 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Runner-up (2012)

gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015: Won titles at Charleston and Stuttgart.

AUGUST 2012: Finished as runner-up in Cincinnati, losing to Li Na in the final.

SEPTEMBER 2011: Advanced to the semifinals of the US Open before losing to eventual champion Samantha Stosur.

AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA BORN: March 6, 1989 // LIVES IN: Krakow, Poland // BIRTHPLACE: Krakow, Poland // HEIGHT: 5'8" // WEIGHT: 123 // PRO DEBUT: 2005 // COACH: Tomasz Wiktorowski // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2012, 2013)

gg HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 2014: Won the Rogers Cup over Venus Williams in straight sets.

JULY 2013: Advanced to her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, losing to Serena Williams in three sets.

AUGUST 2012 AND 2013: Advanced to her career-best showing in Cincinnati during the summers, losing to Li Na both times.

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2004: Earned her first WTA singles title in Guangzhou, China.

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MADISON KEYS

BORN: September 9, 1987 // LIVES IN: Darmstadt, Germany // BIRTHPLACE: Tuzla, Bosnia // HEIGHT: 5'11" // WEIGHT: 152 // PRO DEBUT: 2006 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Semifinalist (2011)

BORN: February 17, 1995 // LIVES IN: Boca Raton, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Rock Island, Illinois // HEIGHT: 5'10" // WEIGHT: 145 // PRO DEBUT: 2009 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 64 (2012)

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2015: Won the title in Antwerp.

JANUARY 2015: Reached her first major semifinal at the Australian Open.

2014: Claimed three WTA titles at Charleston, Bad Gastein, and Sofia.

AUGUST 2011: Advanced to the final four in Cincinnati where she lost to Jelena Jankovic.

2009: Claimed her first WTA title at Bad Gastein.

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JULY 2013: Cracked the Top 50 for the first time.

2009: Defeated Alla Kudryavsteva to become one of the youngest players to win a WTA match at 14 years and 48 days.

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BORN: March 21, 1992 // LIVES IN: Prague, Czech Republic // BIRTHPLACE: Louny, Czech Republic // HEIGHT: 6'1" // WEIGHT: 159 // PRO DEBUT: 2009 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Qualifying, round of 32 (2012, 2013)

BORN: September 22, 1989 // LIVES IN: Bradenton, Florida // BIRTHPLACE: Trolsdorf, Germany // HEIGHT: 5'10" // WEIGHT: 154 // PRO DEBUT: 2006 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinals (2008)

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2015: Claimed her fourth WTA title in Prague.

2015: Reached the semifinals at Indian Wells and the quarterfinals at Miami earlier this year.

2014: Finished the season in the Top 25 and won two titles at Seoul and Linz.

2013: Finished the season in the Top 20 after reaching her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon (lost to Marion Bartoli).

2013: Won her first WTA title in Kuala Lumpur.

2009: Won her first WTA title at Charleston, defeating Caroline Wozniacki in the final.

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BORN: April 29, 1987 // LIVES IN: Bologna, Italy // BIRTHPLACE: Bologna, Italy // HEIGHT: 5'4"// WEIGHT: 132 // PRO DEBUT: 2002 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Round of 16 (2013, 2012)

BORN: March 30, 1984 // LIVES IN: Gold Coast, Australia // BIRTHPLACE: Brisbane, Australia // HEIGHT: 5'8" // WEIGHT: 143 // PRO DEBUT: 1999 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Quarterfinalist (2011, 2012)

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2014: Finished the year in the Top 20 for the third time, as runnerup at Paris and Rome.

MAY 2015: Won the title at Strasbourg, her first since October 2014.

MAY 2012: Reached her first major final at Roland Garros.

2008: Finished the year in the Top 50 for the first time, winning first WTA titles at Palermo and Portoroz.

SEPTEMBER 2011: Won her first major singles title at the US Open.

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AUGUST 2011: Made her first appearance at the Western & Southern Open, advancing to the quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion Maria Sharapova.

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BORN: July 31, 1989 // LIVES IN: Monte Carlo, Monaco // BIRTHPLACE: Minsk, Belarus // HEIGHT: 6'0" // WEIGHT: 145 // PRO DEBUT: 2003 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Champion (2013)

BORN: February 28, 1985 // LIVES IN: Dubai, United Arab Emirates // BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia // HEIGHT: 5'10" // WEIGHT: 130 // PRO DEBUT: 2000 // BEST CINCINNATI FINISH: Champion (2009)

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2014: In a season hampered by injury, advanced to the Sydney finals where she lost to Serena Williams and made it to the final eight at the Australian Open.

MARCH 2015: Was the runner-up at Indian Wells where she lost to Simona Halep.

JANUARY 2013: Kicked off the season by successfully defending her Australian Open title, beating Li Na. JANUARY 2012: After winning the Australian Open, became the first player from Belarus to claim the No. 1 ranking.

JUNE 2013: Advanced to the Roland Garros quarterfinals, having made it to the semifinals three times previously.

AUGUST 2009: Won in Cincinnati and reached the final again in 2011.

2008: Reached the US Open final and the semifinals at Roland Garros and the Australian Open.

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gg HIGHLIGHTS 2015: Was a finalist at 's-Hertogenbosch.

2014: Finished the season near the Top 30 as runner-up at Tianjin.

2012: Played first WTA main draw at Luxembourg.

EKATERINA MAKAROVA AND ELENA VESNINA 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Finals at Indian Wells, Miami, Wimbledon; semifinals at Roland Garros, Doha; quarterfinals at Madrid, Dubai, and Australian Open

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Vesnina, from Russia, is coached by her father Sergei and began playing tennis at age 7. Her favorite artists are U2, Adele, and Pink, and she enjoys traveling to the sea. // Makarova, a Moscow, Russia, native, enjoys playing on hard and grass courts. She likes Anastasia Myskina and Roger Federer.

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2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Winners at Roland Garros, Australian Open, and Stuttgart; semifinals at Madrid; quarterfinals at Rome

2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at Auckland; round of 16 at Australian Open; round 1 loss at Fed Cup

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Errani is a native of Bologna, Italy, where she currently lives.

She’s an accomplished singles player, having made it to the Roland Garros singles final in the past. // Vinci, like Errani, is also from Italy.

She currently lives in Taranto, Italy, and has a lucky charm in the form of a stuffed orange dinosaur, which she got from her brother.

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Safarova used to be coached by her father. She started playing at age 3 and her favorite surface is clay. She most admired Lindsay Davenport and Steffi Graf growing up. // Mattek-Sands began playing at 5 and turned pro at 14. She was selected by Google to be the first athlete to wear Google Glass when training.

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RAQUEL KOPS-JONES AND ABIGAIL SPEARS 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at Nottingham and Doha; finals at Sydney; semifinals at Wimbledon; quarterfinals at Australian Open and Charleston; round of 16 at Madrid; round of 32 at Indian Wells and Miami

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Kops-Jones is from California, where she currently lives. Her favorite shot is the forehand. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2004. // Spears is from California. She started playing tennis at age 7 and likes beach volleyball and surfing, among other sports. She admires both Steffi Graf and Monica Seles.

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KRISTINA MLADENOVIC AND TIMEA BABOS 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Champions at Rome, Dubai, and Marrakech; semifinals at Sydney, 's-Hertogenbosch, Miami, and Wimbledon

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Mladenovic started playing tennis at age 7 when she was introduced to the sport by her parents. Her favorite surface is grass. // Babos started playing at age 8 and her favorite surface is hard court. Her favorite actor is Johnny Depp, and her tennis idol is Elena Dementieva.

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1 The six-time champ Federer has his fan base with him at all times here in Cincinnati. 2 Novak Djokovic was stretched to his limits (quite literally) and couldn’t get it done last year. 3 The Bryan Brothers know a thing or two about doubles tennis, taking the title after knocking off the surprise duo of Pospisil and Sock in the Finals. 4 In an ode to consistency, two vets put on a show as Federer and David Ferrer faced off in the Finals with Roger Federer coming through in the end. 5 American hope John Isner served bombs into the Round of 16 before running into Andy Murray. 6 Andy Murray takes time to get to know some of his younger fans, happily signing autographs.

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Sara Errani stays focused on driving her forehand. 2 The always intense Maria Sharapova brings her best year in and year out to the Western & Southern Open. 3 Serena Williams remains the queen of the tennis world, capturing the 2014 trophy. 4 Keeping eyes on the prize, Agnieszka Radwanska looks to smash a winner to the open court. 5 Ana Ivanovic gets the crowd going against Maria Sharapova in one of the matches of the year for the WTA. 6 Sania Mirza gives autographs to a local girl, connecting with her growing fan base.

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Lola wouldn’t let cancer make her weak.

She was just 5 years old when she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Her family looked to the experts in the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute at Cincinnati Children’s so Lola could receive compassionate, worldclass care.

After her treatment was complete, Lola took dance lessons while her body healed. Just one year later, she was accepted to SCPA and began fourth grade as a dance major.

“It was wonderful for her to have ballet to focus on,” Kathy says. “It was a great therapy for her body. She got stronger, and it kept her focused.”

“We will always be grateful to Cincinnati Children’s,” says Kathy, Lola’s mom. “The care she received was amazing. It was tough, but she fought hard and she’s still with us today.”

Today, to help keep her healthy—and dancing—Lola is seen in our Survivor Clinic. The clinic sees patients of all ages who have been cancer-free for at least five years.

Lola’s family and care team developed a personalized approach to treat her cancer. It included some of the most innovative and aggressive therapies, and she conquered the disease.

One of just a few in the country, the Survivor Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s helps survivors like Lola thrive by providing multidisciplinary, lifelong care to meet the unique needs of those who faced cancer and won. By following patients for so many years, our researchers are also able to study the long-term effects of treatment, helping them develop even better therapies for future generations.

While she was fighting, Lola set a goal. Though she had never danced before, she decided she wanted to be a ballerina.

“We were sitting in the hospital, and she said she wanted to be a dancer,” Kathy remembers.

“She knew she wanted to go to the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), and she was determined to make it happen.”

Lola plans to keep dancing—all the way to Broadway—and she hopes her care team from Cincinnati Children’s who saved her life will be sitting in the front row.

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Paul Flory is an icon here. An inspiration.

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Paul served as chairman of the Western & Southern Open until his death in 2013. He helped make Cincinnati an essential stop on the men’s ATP World Tour and WTA. His influence has extended far beyond the sport of tennis.

Early on, Paul chose to make the UC Health Barrett Center at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute a beneficiary of the tournament. Cancer treatment and care was personal for Paul. His wife, Carolyn, passed away after battling gynecologic cancer.

“Mr. Paul Flory was certainly one of Cincinnati’s all-time greats,” says William Barrett, MD, director of the UC Cancer Institute. “His legacy continues with the success of the tournament and of the Barrett Center. I am incredibly grateful for his impact and for the support of the Western & Southern Open.”

In January 2015, the Western & Southern Financial Fund, Western & Southern Financial Group’s corporate foundation, gave $1 million to the UC Cancer Institute to establish a fund that honors Paul and his wife. The Paul & Carolyn Flory Fund benefits educational, research, and patient-driven initiatives within the UC Cancer Institute.

“Paul Flory symbolizes what it means to be dedicated to a cause and to a city,” says John F. Barrett, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Western & Southern Financial Group. “We are proud to sponsor the tournament and to be able to recognize Paul with the creation of the Paul & Carolyn Flory Fund.”

As Paul achieved world-class recognition for the tennis tournament, the UC Cancer Institute now pursues world-class recognition in clinical care, research, and education—a mission that would make Paul proud.

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Mary Conner (7) Director of Volunteers

Georgette Seitz (13) Sponsor Coordinator

Vince Cicero (5) Chief Operating Officer & Tournament Director

Kaitlin Worthington (1) Housing and Special Projects Coordinator

Will Sikes (6) Director of Marketing and Communications

Shawn Leibold (5) Director of Business Development

Kathy Strahle (17) Director of Finance and Credentials

Marissa Beck (2) Corporate Sales Manager

Laurie Mowchan (17) Director of Ticketing

Dick Clark (17) Director of Facilities

Julianne Noll (4) Finance and Operations Coordinator

INTERNS

(School in parentheses)

Ryan Phillips (University of Dayton) Ticketing

Lexi Corn (University of South Carolina) Housing & Administrative Intern

Drew Whitaker (Xavier University) Courts Intern

John Rose (University of Cincinnati) Ticketing

Corey Daniels (University of Louisville) Communications and New Media Intern

Robbie Green (Miami University) Logistics Intern

Josh Trueblood (Valparasio University) Ticketing

Dylan Sparks (Miami University) Public Space & Security Intern

Nathan Wheaton (University of Cincinnati) Player Security & Quality Control Intern

Thomas Campos (University of Illinois) Volunteer/Special Events Intern

Tim Winter (Ohio University) Communications & Grounds Intern

Nolan Connair (Xavier University) Operations Dispatch Intern

Kevin Gosman (University of Georgia) Sponsor Support Intern

Craig Jackson (Miami University) Courts Intern

Michelle Friedman (University of Michigan) Administrative Intern

Josh Benner (Georgetown University) Courts Intern

TENNIS FOR CHARITY BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kenneth E. Berry President

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Al Koncius

Alvin Crawford, M.D.

Richard Friedman

Karen Montavon

Michael Schueler

Steve Dessner

John Keating

Doug Roberts

Dee Ellingwood

Fred Lang

Neal Schear

Bobbie Farley Secretary Ginger Kent Vice President

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Ethan Arenstein (19) Men’s Locker Room

Jan Arenstein (24) Ball Persons & Ball Persons Lounge

Jason Arenstein (21) Ball Persons & Ball Persons Lounge

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Ed Barloh (33) Marshals

Kelly Bishop (15) Horticulture

Denise Bond, R.N. (36) Medical, R.N.

Susan Burdick (10) Uniforms

Jim Burton (38) Public Relations

Nancy Crull (10) Suite Hospitality

TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS, CONT.

Bob Detrick (28) Marshals

Bill Devine (28) Ticket Office

Julia Eberwine (17) Volunteer Lounge

Fred Eck (25) Marshals

Beth Edwards (19) Transportation

Jim Eichman (10) Ushers

Terry Elliott (8) Aces and Stars Program

Leslie Erion (8) Finance

Pat Fowler (5) Volunteer Office

Jenny Gardner (3) Player Services

Thomas Guenther (36) Photography

Barb Haintl (27) Ushers

Sharon Hall (16) Future Ticket Sales

Jane Heskamp (36) Championship Club

Maxine Hoyles-Yates (28) Scoring

Stephanie Janssen (2) Program Chairperson

Joan Keating (15) Credentials

Kreg Kennedy (7) Men’s Locker Room

Janelle Konchar (8) Suite Hospitality

Janet Lindstedt (11) Volunteer Lounge

Brent Loebig (30) Championship Club

Gina Lower (8) Player Services

Jean MacMillan (32) Racquet Club

Peggy McManus (24) Credentials

John McQuilkin (23) Transportation

Teala McQuilkin (28) Transportation

Sharon Meese (28) Public Relations

Sue Metheney (8) Horticulture

James Minor (20) Future Ticket Sales

Kathy Morley (35) Group Chairperson

Rajesh Nandikolmath (6) Food & Beverage Distribution

Dan Nelson (6) Player Escort

Shari O’Maley (8) Transportation

Corinne Roberts (22) Information Center

Geri Sowell (26) Information Center

Kathy Sparks (2) Program Chairperson

Brian Stanford (15) Ushers

Betsy Sturtz (2) Finance

Cathy Thomas (13) Women’s Locker Room & Exercise Facility

Brian Vass (17) Food & Beverage Distribution

Tony Wagner (8) Photography

Jerry Wahl (27) Sponsor Hospitality

Anne Woebkenberg (23) Sponsor Hospitality

Barb Toman (30) Access Scanning

Tom Toman (24) Access Scanning

(NOT PICTURED) Annie Blaisdell (7) Telecommunications

Katie Wolnitzek (13) Horticulture

Kit Wylly (14) Telecommunications

Jack Young (11) Transportation

Charlie Yu (13) Racquet Club

Mary Yu (13) Racquet Club

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OTHER SPONSORS PREMIER HALLMARK Electric Events Great American Insurance Group

PARTNERS American Modern Insurance Group Belvedere Vodka Cambria

Cincinnati Magazine

Constellation Brands

Ignition APG

Cintas

el Arco Tequila

Moët & Chandon

Coca-Cola Refreshments

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Skyline Chili

Dell

John Henry Homes, Inc.

Premier Health Care Management

Humana

Richard Puckett

Joseph Automotive Group

RCF Group

PATRON 1919 Investment Counsel 3D Exhibits, Inc. AD-EX International Bravo CDT Camden Homes Castleberry–Harris Championship Tennis Tours Chantilas, O’Brien, Pettengill Cincinnati Eye Institute/UC Health Plastic Surgery Aaron Coleman Denise & Cheryl Cook/ Dianne Markowitz R. T. Cotton, MD CrossCountryDublin.com Dee Sign Co.

The Eberly Family/ The Bourbon Family/ David & Jennifer Smith Eichner Investment Planning, LLC/ Alan & Claire Eichner

Lucky Thor Industries

The Family Medical Group

Mercy Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Fidelity Lawyers Title Agency LLC

Modern Office Methods (MOM)

Mr. & Mrs. Odell and Dee Friar

Molfino & Tabja Family

GBI Cincinnati, Inc. GP Medical Mady Gordon/ Liz Armitage Gorilla Glue Greiner Family Jon Haagenson Heidelberg Distributing Company

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Moritz Family NAPA Auto Parts– Cincinnati

Ritz Safety The Ruzziconi Family Kate Serpe & Griffin Lochner Stifel/ Guy W. Richardson Thompson Auctioneers TicketCity Total Quality Logistics Towers Watson

NCP Finance LLC

Tri-Con, Inc.

Ohio National Financial Services

US. Foods

Stephen & Lisa Ong

USTA/ Midwest Section

Orchard Holdings Group

Ginger Warner

The Pollak Family Prasco

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