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GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT
15 THINGS YOU DIDNÀT KNOW
ANDRE SILVA
AFTER MATCH POINT
2016 PLAYER PROFILES
BY MEGAN FERNANDEZ
Get an inside look at some lesser-known facts about the Open, from the prizes over the years to the philanthropic contributions.
The Open offers more than tennis from the world’s top players. It’s also an entertainment experience, with worldclass local cuisine, topnotch beverage options, and special events.
Get the stats and career highlights of some of the top-ranked players in the world.
Want to improve your game? Steal some fitness routines from the world’s top players.
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INTERVIEW BY PETE HOLTERMANN INTRO BY BENJAMIN SNYDER
Andre Silva talks about the events that led him to his new role as Tournament Director.
PHOTOGRAPH BY VICTOR KINCER
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CONNECT WITH @CINCYTENNIS WELCOME LETTERS
Elaine Bruening, Chief Executive Officer, Western & Southern Open Katrina M. Adams, USTA Chairman, CEO, and President Victor L. Kidd, Mayor, City of Mason John R. Kasich, Governor, State of Ohio Steve Simon, CEO, WTA Chris Kermode, ATP World Tour Executive Chairman and President
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TOURNAMENT DETAILS WHATÀS NEW IN 2016
Food vendors, craft beer, a wine tasting event, and the Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Family Zone.
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LOOKING BACK
From celebrity fans to Instagram photos and entourages, get a glimpse inside players’ lives.
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2015 RECAP
A collection of highlights from last year’s event.
TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT OTHER SPONSORS SITE MAPS
Learn the venue history of the Western & Southern Open, a proud and storied tennis tradition.
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WSOpen Now The tournament app, WSOpen Now, has been revamped this year to keep fans up-to-date with the action, and to help them track their parking and navigate the venue with ease.
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printed programs remaining in professional tennis. Just like the rest of the print world, many of our contemporaries at other tournaments have ceased production of the printed program in favor of new digital outlets. So you might ask—why do we continue? If you haven’t noticed, we have a thing for tradition here at the Western & Southern Open. We also are passionate about doing things the right way. And finally, we think tirelessly about you, the fan. Many of you have collected the program for years. It may be something that sits on your bookshelf to mark consecutive years visiting the event. It may conjure up a memory of a championship by one of your favorite players. It may serve as a palette for you or your children to collect autographs. Whatever the purpose, the fact that we produce this beautiful printed program each year is in many ways a microcosm of how we feel about this event. We believe in tradition, in doing things the right way, and in bringing the best fan experience to you each year. Whether this is your first program purchase, or just the latest addition to an annual collection, we hope you enjoy this piece of printed memorabilia—a dying breed at many events, but a tradition that will continue each year here at the Western & Southern Open.
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N BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO WELCOME YOU TO
the 2016 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 outstanding mix of the game’s top talents has made this tournament one of pro tennis’ real jewels, providing endless excitement for the lucky fans in attendance. The Western & Southern Open is this country’s oldest professional tennis tournament still held in its original city. Beginning as the Cincinnati Open in 1899, it has provided a stage for many of the greatest players in the history of our sport. The list of those who have won here reads like a “Who’s Who?” of tennis, and last year’s champions—seven-time Cincinnati winner Roger Federer and two-time champ Serena Williams—only added to that long tradition of greatness. Of course, just as important to this tournament’s long-running success as its legendary champions are the legions of great fans who turn out in droves each year to support it. Tennis fans from all 50 states and from more than 30 countries have attended the Western & Southern Open, with 199,217 fans passing through the turnstiles in 2015, selling out 14 of the 16 sessions while setting a new all-time attendance record. This is a tournament that brings together great players, a world-class 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 this tournament has become a model for giving back to its community, as it has contributed nearly $10 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 dedicated volunteers who give tirelessly of their time to ensure that each year is more successful than the last. And a special thanks to all of you passionate tennis fans from here in the greater Cincinnati area—and from around the globe—whose continued support helps make this tournament a resounding success year after year.
Enjoy the Western & Southern Open! Katrina M. Adams USTA Chairman, CEO, and President
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coaches, and fans of the Western & Southern Open. We are a city of 32,000 people and more than 900 businesses with deep international ties in Mason’s 18 square miles. We have worked hard to develop a reputation for being a family-friendly city that is committed to the continued development of a culture of wellness and 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 two-year cycle was record breaking for us, with more than $500 million in announced projects and 2,700 new jobs. The tournament is a big part of our success story for its economic impact and global recognition for Mason and the region. 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. I invite you to explore our neighborhoods, parks, golf courses, community center, schools, and business community. For more information on our community please visit www. imaginemason.org or call 513.229.8510. In the meantime, welcome and enjoy the tournament!
Sincerely,
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Welcome
John R. Kasich Governor
August 13, 2016
Greetings, On behalf of the State of Ohio, I welcome you to the 2016 Western & Southern Open, being held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, from August 13–21, 2016. Tennis enthusiasts have traveled far and wide to southwest Ohio to watch some of the greatest athletes in tennis compete. This tournament is an important asset for Ohio, boosting our economy while shining a national and global spotlight on all our state has to offer. Most important, for more than 30 years this tournament has given approximately $10 million to charities such as the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Barrett Cancer Center, and Tennis for City Youth. I commend the tournament staff, volunteers, players, and spectators for their contributions to these charitable efforts. If you are a visitor to the Buckeye State, I encourage you to take this opportunity to enjoy the many sights, sounds, and excitement you will find in Ohio. Best wishes to all for an enjoyable and memorable tournament! Sincerely,
John R. Kasich Governor
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on the WTA and a prestigious event on the Road to Singapore, which culminates with our season-ending WTA Finals in October. Throughout 2016, the top female tennis players from nearly 100 countries will compete at the WTA’s 57 tournaments and four Grand Slam events. These women represent the world’s elite female athletes, who continue to live the legacy left by Billie Jean King and those who stood with her when they began this journey 43 years ago. Since 1973, the WTA has strived for success in delivering a premium product for fans—fans that cheer from their seats courtside and those following on television and online. As WTA fans, you bring energy and passion to the game throughout the year, and our players rely on your support at our tournaments and through social media. Thank you for continuing to make tennis the global leader in women’s professional sports. Thank you to all of the tournament sponsors and partners who make this tournament a world-class event. Also, thank you to Tournament Director Andre Silva and the wonderful staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. I hope you enjoy your time here at the Western & Southern Open, both the off-court atmosphere provided by our hosts and the on-court entertainment of our inspirational athletes. Sincerely, Steve Simon CEO WTA—Women’s Tennis Association
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Tour Masters 1000 tournaments on the Tour. Last year’s tournament drew record numbers, with almost 200,000 fans coming through the gates across the 16 sessions, as Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic to capture an incredible seventh career Western & Southern Open crown. Djokovic, a five-time finalist in Cincinnati, will have hopes of capturing one of the few major titles still to elude him. A victory for the Serb would see him become the first singles player in history to capture all nine ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles to complete the so-called career Golden Masters. This year’s tournament will also offer fans a chance to witness an exciting group of “next gen” emerging talents on the ATP World Tour. Players such as Alexander Zverev, Borna Coric, and Taylor Fritz have very bright futures ahead and have made huge strides so far this season. I’d like to welcome Andre Silva in his new role as Tournament Director of the Western & Southern Open, and wish him and his organizing team the very best for a successful event. I would also like to recognize Western & Southern’s fantastic support of this tournament as title sponsor for a 15th consecutive year. We thank you for your support and hope you enjoy all the action as the drama unfolds throughout the tournament. The 2016 ATP World Tour features 62 events in 32 countries. We invite you to follow us all season long at www.ATPWorldTour.com. Best wishes, Chris Kermode ATP Executive Chairman and President
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MENÀS & WOMENÀS QUALIFYING: Sat., Aug. 13 10 a.m., Men’s & Women’s Qualifier
WOMENÀS SINGLES
MENÀS SINGLES
11 a.m., 7 p.m., Men’s & Women’s First Round
Winner.......................... $515,000 Finalist ..........................$247,320 Semifinalist ...................$123,665 Quarterfinalist ................ $58,390 Round of 16 .................... $29,320 Round of 32 .....................$15,205 Round of 56 .....................$12,205
Winner.......................... $834,700 Finalist ......................... $409,270 Semifinalist .................. $205,980 Quarterfinalist ...............$104,740 Round of 16 .................... $54,390 Round of 32 .................... $28,675 Round of 64.....................$15,480
11 a.m., 7 p.m., Men’s & Women’s First and Second Rounds
WOMENÀS SINGLES QUALIFIERS
MENÀS SINGLES QUALIFIERS
11 a.m., 7 p.m., Men’s & Women’s Middle Rounds
Second Round .................. $3,230 First Round ........................$1,960
Second Round .................. $3,750 First Round ........................$1,820
11 a.m., 7 p.m., Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals
WOMENÀS DOUBLES (PER TEAM)
MENÀS DOUBLES (PER TEAM)
1 p.m., Both Women’s Semifinals
Winners ......................... $147,700 Runners-up .....................$74,600 Semifinalists .................. $36,670 Quarterfinalists ...............$18,590 Round of 16 .......................$9,415 Round of 28 ...................... $4,650
Winners ........................ $258,500 Runners-up ...................$126,550 Semifinalists .................. $63,470 Quarterfinalists .............. $32,580 Round of 16 .................... $16,840 Round of 32 ...................... $8,890
Sun., Aug. 14
10 a.m., Men’s & Women’s Qualifier
MENÀS & WOMENÀS MAIN DRAW: Sun., Aug. 14 7 p.m., Men’s Main Draw
Mon., Aug. 15 Tues., Aug. 16 Wed., Aug. 17 Thur., Aug. 18 Fri., Aug. 19 Sat., Aug. 20 Sat., Aug. 20 Sun., Aug. 21 Sun., Aug. 21
11 a.m., 7 p.m., Men’s & Women’s Round of 16
7 p.m., Both Men’s Semifinals 12:15 p.m. Doubles Finals—Grandstand Court 2 p.m. Women’s Singles Final—Center Court Followed by: Men’s Singles Final—Center Court
POINTS AT STAKE WOMEN’S SINGLES Winner - 900 points Finalist - 620 points Semifinalists - 395 points Quarterfinalists - 225 points
Round of 32 - 70 points Round of 56 - 1 point
MEN’S SINGLES Winner - 1,000 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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new in 2016 EVERY YEAR, THE W&S OPEN SETS OUT TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST: THE FANS. CHECK OUT THE COOL NEW FEATURES AND ENTERTAINMENT WE HAVE IN STORE FOR 2016. BY SONIA RAYKA
.LGV RQ WKH &RXUW Searching for a spot to entertain the kids before the big match? Look no further than the brand new Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Family Zone. This interactive area, found in the retail plaza, has courts open to fans of all ages. The kids can get in on the action with rackets and targets, and USTA pros at different stations will help them build their skills. After spending time here, your kiddos will feel like a Williams or Federer in the making.
*RRG (DWV gg The fun at the Open doesn’t stop after the match—grab a bite at the food court, where three new vendors are joining the tasty mix of local restaurants. The new kids on the block are Carlo & Johnny, Mazunte, and Revolution Rotisserie. Also, Auntie Anne’s is on the grounds, serving its delicious—and yummy-smelling—pretzels. See page 58 for more details on food and drink options.
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%RWWRPV 8S gg Miller Lite is the name, beer is the game. As this year’s big sponsor, Miller Lite is available for purchase, and fans can get varieties like Crispin and Summer Shandy. The beer choices also get local this year—hometown craft breweries Moerlein and Rhinegeist are serving brews, joining the lineup of independent restaurants as another nod to the Queen City. Find more about drink choices on page 60.
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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEVE BENNER, SHUTTERSTOCK, RYAN KURTZ, RYAN KURTZ
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off the court
#snapshot GET A GLIMPSE AT PLAYERSÀ FEEDS TO SEE WHAT THEY LOVE TO DO WHEN THEYÀRE NOT FACING AN OPPONENT.
@CAROWOZNIACKI (Caroline Wozniacki): It’s a family thing! #Bruno #practice #tennis
@ROGERFEDERER: I feel grateful to share time with these amazing kids
@VENUSWILLIAMS: So awesome to bring my loves together. Interior design and fashion design. VStarr Interiors used @elevenbyvenus fabrics to design a space to fight breast cancer. #hamptonsholidayhouse
@STANWAWRINKA85 (Stan Wawrinka): J’adore Paris!! #paris #eiffel #tower
@SERENAWILLIAMS: This is how I sleep. #ultimatebeanbag
@DOMITHIEM (Dominic Thiem): #jungleisland #miami #bestactivity #lemurs #phyton #parrots #loveanimals
@VICHKA35 (Victoria Azarenka): Yellow and purple attire because it’s 4.13.16 for #MambaDay you can hate him or love him, but you all know his name @kobebryant
@DJOKERNOLE (Novak Djokovik): It’s very humbling to be in a situation like this...I am very appreciative @nytimes
@ANDYMURRAY: Very privileged to bump into tennis legend ‘rocket’ Rod Laver at breakfast this morning in Shanghai. One of the best players and a lovely man.
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severin luthi
kamau murray magnus norman
roger federer stan wawrinka
sloane stephens nick saviano
ivan ljubicic
novak djokovic
eugenie bouchard
sam sumyk
garbiÉe muguruza
boris becker
marian vajda
carlos moya
Meet the
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WHOÀS SITTING IN THE PLAYERÀS BOX? IN SOME CASES, ITÀS A FAMILIAR FACE.
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alexander zverev
sascha bajin
jez green
alexander zverev, sr. (father)
chip (dog)
patrick mouratoglou
ivan lendl
jamie murray (Brother)
serena williams
david witt
jamie delgado
esther lee
Andy murray judy murray (mother)
oracene price (mother)
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WHQQLVÀV QH[W big ideas CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, EVEN IN A SPORT THAT GUARDS TRADITION AS MUCH AS TENNIS DOES. TO WIT: HAWK-EYE DEBUTED MORE THAN A DECADE AGO, ALLOWING PLAYERS TO CHALLENGE LINE CALLS. WHATÀS NEXT? THESE IDEAS ARE BEING VOLLEYED AROUND. BY MEGAN FERNANDEZ
LAVER CUP Tennis may develop its version of the Ryder Cup next year. This team competition on the drawing board would pit the best men’s players from Europe with a squad representing the rest of the world. Named in honor of Australian great Rod Laver, the three-day annual event is under development with Tennis Australia and TEAM8, a sportsmanagement firm in Cleveland launched by Roger Federer and his agent, Tony Godsick, among others.
BIANNUAL DAVIS CUP For many top players, the Davis Cup format doesn’t work anymore because the sport has become extremely physical, injuries are rampant, and winning the prestigious team competition requires playing four extra weeks during the year. Calls to shorten the Davis Cup or play it every other year have become as common as injury withdrawals, but tennis federations in many small nations (135 entered Davis Cup this year) rely on the revenue from the events to support player development. Changing the format would be like altering the Olympics schedule—or so conventional wisdom goes. However, the International Tennis Federation, Davis Cup’s organizer, is said to be more open to change under the leadership of new president David Haggerty. There are few changes top players would like more than a lesstaxing Davis Cup.
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Since Hawk-Eye debuted, technology’s biggest impact on tennis has been confined to equipment, chiefly spingenerating strings. The next frontier in racket advancement might also change the way fans watch the sport. Sensors built into the racket or attached capture data during a match, like how many forehands and backhands a player hits and how many of topspin shots versus flat strokes. Those stats aren’t readily available now. Babolat makes an integrated version (Rafael Nadal practices with it), and more will surely follow—along with a way to present that data to the audience.
The challenge rules haven’t changed since Hawk-Eye debuted 10plus years ago. Players still receive three challenges to use per set, losing one each time they are incorrect on a challenge. If they run out before the end of a set, bad line calls can go uncorrected. This happened to Novak Djokovic when he lost to Sam Querrey at Wimbledon last month. Serving at 5–4 in the fourth set, Hawk-Eye showed TV audiences that Djokovic lost two points on incorrect calls after he was run out of challenges, and he eventually lost the set and the match. Tennis correspondent Mary Carillo is among those who think it’s time for the rules to evolve and allow players unlimited challenges, right or wrong. Her argument goes that the technology exists to get every call right, so it should be used that way. The concern is frequent challenges slowing down the pace of the match.
Rules allow a server to take 25 seconds between points. But watch and count as players towel off and perform an elaborate preserve routine without receiving a time violation. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim often calls for a shot clock when readers raise the topic in his Mailbag column. Will it ever happen? Time will tell.
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1 Drake flew to Cincinnati exclusively to watch Serena Williams’s finals match, and the pair later famously dined at Sotto to celebrate. 2 The No. 1 golfer in world at the time, Rory McIlroy could be seen watching then-girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki during matches. 3 NFL bad boy Terrell Owens (T.O.) hangs out in bro Andy Roddick’s box. 4 Longtime family friend Gavin Rossdale is a frequent occupant of the Federer box. Here he is seen with Roger’s wife Mirka. 5 Pro golfer Sergio Garcia not only came to watch Mardy Fish and Feliciano Lopez but to watch and hit some balls with love interest Daniela Hantuchova. 6 Ohio native Brooklyn Decker can often be seen at the tournament supporting beau Andy Roddick.
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PHOTOGRAPH #3 BY BOB PAYNE; ALL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN
timeline
Looking Back THE WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN IS A
PROUD AND STORIED TENNIS TRADITION. WE TAKE A LOOK AT HOW THE CINCINNATI OPEN, HOSTED AT THE AVONDALE ATHLETIC CLUB IN 1899, TRANSFORMED OVER THE YEARS INTO A WORLD-CLASS TENNIS EVENT AT THE LINDNER FAMILY TENNIS CENTER.
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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 venue moves from Avondale Athletic Club to the Cincinnati Tennis Club, located in East Walnut Hills. It is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the nation’s history.
1990
1987
A $4 million expansion adds more than 1,500 seats to Center Court, as well as eight luxury sky boxes and four new suites in the north section. The new additions allow attendance to surpass 10,000 for a single session, the largest it had ever been.
Two new airconditioned levels are built beneath the west stands, adding a player lounge, player locker room, offices, news/ media interview room, media lounge, and training rooms.
[ 1997 ] A third court is added, making the Open the only event outside the Grand Slams with three permanent courts.
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1999 In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Open, a museum is added to the complex, as well as a new ticket office and a mezzanine on the outside of the northeast corner of Center Court.
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timeline
[ 1967 ] The tournament moves to the University of Cincinnati’s Boyd B. Chamber Courts, where hard courts are used for the first time. A $15,000 professional tournament is held in conjunction with the amateur tournament. It is the first combination professional/amateur tournament in the world.
1974 The tournament moves completely indoors on specially constructed Supreme courts at the Cincinnati Convention Center downtown.
[ 1974 ] This is the first year that donations are made to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Despite 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 $10 million in charitable donations over the years.
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1979
Lights are added to the Grandstand Court, allowing night matches to be played on two courts for the first time.
Construction is completed on the new stadium in Mason. It is one of only six stadiums in the world built specifically for tennis at the time.
The tournament moves to its current location in Mason, Ohio, 25 miles north of Cincinnati. Plans are made for a permanent stadium to be built in the suburban area. For the time being, a center court and temporary stands are constructed, able to hold 5,200 fans, as well as three other courts.
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2011
The new facility built on the west side of Center Court is named the Paul Flory Player Center, featuring a women’s locker room, an expanded player lounge, training facilities, player dining, six new luxury suites for fans, and an expanded media center.
The site gains six new courts (including a 4,000seat television court), a new entrance, and a new ticket office.
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[ 2016 ] Construction on the new southern building is underway. It will offer plenty of exciting upgrades; for the first time in the world of tennis, fans can experience indoor, air-conditioned box seats. A new broadcast facility, full-service club restaurant, outdoor boxes, and luxury suites with a bar and patio will be built as well. Completion is slated for the 2017 event.
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OPEN SEASON Where the World’s Best Players on the WTA & ATP World Tour Come Together for the Emirates Airline US Open Series
Serving Up the Best of Summer
Stanford / Montreal / Toronto / Atlanta / Cincinnati / New Haven / Winston-Salem / New York
About the Series Now in its 13th season, the Emirates Airline US Open Series links seven summer hard-court WTA and ATP World Tour tournaments to the US Open by creating an easy-to-follow summer tennis season on television. Since its inception in 2004, the Emirates Airline US Open Series has centralized the way tennis is viewed in the U.S. and has been responsible for the introduction of cutting-edge innovations in the sport, from blue tennis courts and instant replay technology to a cohesive schedule that allows for “appointment television.”
TV & Digital Coverage 䡲 More than 70 hours of live national coverage on ESPN2 and WatchESPN 䡲 Nearly 140 hours of live match coverage on ESPN3 䡲 More than 85 hours of live national coverage on Tennis Channel
Bonus Challenge 䡲 Players accumulate points based on their results at Emirates Airline US Open Series events each week 䡲 Players must earn points in a minimum of two tournaments 䡲 Players earning points in three or more events will automatically double their current point total along with any further points earned throughout the Series
Bonus Prize Money
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䡲 Top three men’s and top three women’s finishers compete for bonus prize money at the US Open 䡲 More than $2.6 million in total bonus prize money available 䡲 In 2014, Serena Williams took home $4 million, the largest paycheck in tennis history, for winning the US Open singles title as the Emirates Airline US Open Series women’s champion
2015 Emirates Airline US Open Series Bonus Challenge Winners: Andy Murray (left) and Karolina Pliskova
Let yourself be jealous. Of yourself. 825 miles of beaches await you in Florida.
There’s so much about Florida that relaxes the mind, body and soul. Must be the sunshine.
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life of bryans gg AT 38 YEARS OLD, Bob and Mike Bryan remain at the top of the doubles game—which should be an inspiration to doubles teams at the recreational level. Stay in shape and you can still knock off players who are a decade or two younger. “We have a little phrase, ‘no off season,’â€? says their trainer, Janek Gwizdala. “It sums up what they put their bodies through and have done for the past 17 years on the professional tennis tour.â€? Here’s how Gwizdala and coach David Macpherson help them stay match-ďŹ t, according to Gwizdala.
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Cone Zone Step up your training with these footwork drills from the pros, spotted on YouTube. They’re best performed with a partner. Don’t have plastic cones? Tennis-ball cans work, too. The keys to all of these drills: Keep your feet moving and take tiny steps.
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Their signature move after a win is the chest bump (see photo on page 44), but it doesn’t stop there. They’ll sign autographs and launch 200 balls into the crowd until everyone has a souvenir, and for that alone they have mine and I’m sure many other people’s utmost respect.
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Venus Williams gg PLYOMETRICS, sometimes called “jump training,” focuses around short, explosive moves. Venus Williams uses this type of workout, which builds cardio strength as well as the power—perfect for springing toward the ball with an explosive first step. You can find plyometric classes, or just DIY a workout with these plyos. Make like Williams and perform sets of 11, mimicking the name of her fitness brand, EleVen by Venus.
5 // Skipping Yes, this schoolyard game works as a grownup exercise, too. Just add more power and bring your knee as high as you can toward your chest while swinging your opposite arm high in the air. Bound along the baseline or across a room and back again. Kick up the intensity by skipping on one leg, jumping as hard as you can.
6 // Skaters Jump to your right, landing crouched on your right leg with your left leg bent at 90 degrees. Leap to the left and land in the same position, switching legs. Repeat, jumping as wide as you can. 7 // Lunge knee-up Lunge backward onto your right leg. Pull the right knee up to your chest, then lunge again on the same leg. After a few in a static position, jump when you pull the knee to your chest and crunch your abs, making the move more dynamic. 1 // squat jumps Stand in a squat
position, with knees directly over your toes and a little more than shoulderwidth apart. Jump and land with your feet together, bending your knees, and jump back into the squat position. Repeat, quickly. Make sure to drop your hips and keep your chest lifted every time you land.
2 // PliÞ bounce Similar to a squat jump, but bounce twice in the middle and concentrate on exploding from your hips.
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3 // Lunge jump switch Set your-
self up in a lunge position, with your right leg behind you. Jump up and land in a lunge on the left leg. Repeat—almost like you’re running in place, but in a lunge position.
4 // 180 jump Jump and turn 180 degrees to your right in the air, landing so you’re facing in the opposite direction. Land in a semi-squat position. Quickly jump and turn to your left, keeping your arms out to the side for balance. Repeat on the other side.
9HQXVÀV Warmup The five-time Wimbledon champ adds some pep to her warmup to make it more fun. This full-body twist gets the whole body moving. Just bounce in place, twisting your hips from side to side like Chubby Checker instructed. Swing your arms in the opposite direction from your hips, and take them over your head and back down, repeatedly.
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)LUVW 7KLQJV )LUVW gg The W&S Open goes way, way back. The first tournament in 1899 took place before the first Rose Bowl, Indy 500, or The Masters Golf Tournament.
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have accounted for all of the men’s tournament winners, and only 10 countries have accounted for all of the women’s tournament winners.
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,WÀV 6N\OLQH 7LPH gg Cincinnatians are serious about their chili, and Skyline is at the Open to give fans their fix. It sold 5,386 cheese coneys and 2,951 3-ways in 2015.
Super Fan gg Last year Serena Williams had a special guest in the stands—the musician Drake.
Making it Happen New Digs
gg In 1979, the tournament moved to its current location— the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio—from the old Coney Island Amusement Park along the Ohio River.
gg At each Open, 1,400 volunteers invest their time and talent in 33 different areas to ensure the event is a success. (High-five!)
Have a Ball Playing Off the Court gg The athletes are still competing, even when they’re not playing a match, in the players’ lounge, which has video games and a pool table.
More Big Events
We All Scream! gg Graeter’s served a whopping 29,833 scoops of its beloved sweet treat last year. The most popular flavor was Black Raspberry Chip. This year, check out the official flavor of the Open, Strawberry Cheesecake.
gg The Lindner Family Tennis Center also houses the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball tour, the OHSAA Tennis State Championships, and the Atlantic 10 Tennis Conference Championship.
gg 24,480 tennis balls, to be exact. That’s how many are bouncing around at the Open each year.
Take Home the Trophy gg So what were the prizes like way back in 1899? The men’s singles champion took home a tankard and six mugs. The ladies’ doubles champions won gold belt buckles.
...And These Days gg My how things have changed. There is a $7.8 million purse prize for the Western & Southern Open in 2016.
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gg Approximately 240,000 paper tickets are printed for the event. In 2015, 14 sessions were sold out.
Tee It Up gg Well, not really. You’re here for tennis. But the parking lot for the event just happens to be on a golf course.
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Interview
Q&A WITH
andre silva From playing tennis as a kid to working at the ATP, Andre Silva talks about the events that led him to his new role as Tournament Director of the Western & Southern Open.
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Open, but he’s certainly no stranger to tennis. In fact, Silva has spent more than 14 years working for the ATP World Tour. There, he held numerous roles in player relations. He also served as the Tournament Director for the ATP World Tour Finals, which is the ATP’s end-of-year championship. More recently, Silva has been an executive at the Cleveland-based sports agency TEAM8. We spoke to Silva ahead of his fi rst tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Here’s what you need to know. What is your background in tennis? Tennis has been part of my life for close to 35 years.
I started playing tennis when I was 9 years old because I saw my dad playing and I felt like
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it was the right thing to do. I made a lot of friends right away and that kept me going. Tennis has given me a lot of opportunities. Tennis allowed me to come to the U.S. first to be a coach at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. I also got a scholarship to play at Anderson University in South Carolina. From there, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to work at the ATP, which was
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an incredible 14 years and which allowed me to work with great tennis players. You mentioned working at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. It must have been an incredible experience being surrounded by so much talent.
It was a fun time back then, and there is no doubt that he helped me quite a bit in getting the job at the ATP. At that time, you had players like Tommy Haas and Andre Agassi battling each other at a young age. Nick is somebody who I always look up to because he was extremely nice and accommodating to me. The best thing was when after a year and a half being there, he called me into his office. I thought I was going to get fired. I hadn’t done anything wrong, but you never get a call into Nick’s office. He wanted to wish me a happy birthday and gave me a ticket to go back to Brazil to see my family. Nick is a special person to me. You mentioned playing collegiate tennis when you got to the U.S. Where did you play and what was that experience like as a student-athlete?
I played at Anderson University in South Carolina, which is a small Baptist school. It had a very good tradition in tennis. It became Division II midway through my college career and it was a great experience. It is one of the things that I wish more players had the chance to do. I think sometimes they jump into professional tennis a little too fast, and they could learn a lot if they had a chance to play college tennis. It is a team environment, which is something that you don’t see very often in tennis. It is also a great experience to learn social skills because you don’t only focus on tennis. You spent 14 years with the ATP. Can you talk more about your role there? Yes, players were definitely
my focus, but one thing that was very important to me was to understand the ATP as a whole. The ATP is an organization where players and tournaments have to come together. I spent most of my time focusing on the
players’ side, but I learned that both sides need to work together and need to work seamlessly to reach higher levels of success. How has the Western & Southern Open developed over the years?
Cincinnati has grown tremendously in the last few years. I remember when I started at the ATP and I came to Cincinnati for the first time in 2000. It was a very different feel, not only onsite but also everything around it. The city and the nation have grown. The site is incredible and state-of-the-art, especially areas where the fans don’t have access, such as in the locker rooms and training facilities. The perception is it’s actually getting better and better. I think players feel welcomed here by the fans. The fans are very knowledgeable and very respectful. Can you talk about continuing the legacy of the Western & Southern Open as the new Tournament Director? It’s very special. I met Paul
Flory my first time in 2000, and he was always a gentleman to me and always willing to listen and be patient with me, especially as I was learning. He was somebody who you always felt had a very positive energy and who was true to everybody. Those are some big shoes to fill, but the reality is it is exciting because you have a tremendous responsibility to make it not only a great event but also an event that he would be proud of.
I met Paul Flory my first time in 2000... Those are some big shoes to fill, but the reality is it is exciting because you have a tremendous responsibility to make it not only a great event but also an event that he would be proud of.
What do you see for the Western and Southern Open in the future? I want
to make it an even more fan-friendly and more player-friendly event. I want the tournament to continue to grow and to make it the second-biggest tournament in the U.S. We should strive to be the best Masters 1000 event, and we should strive to be the best tournament in the U.S. after the US Open. We will do that by learning from the fans, learning from the players, learning from our partners, and trying to continue to make the experience better. This Q&A has been edited for clarity and grammar.
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GET CRAFTY BEAT THE HEAT WITH AN ICE COLD BREW FROM RHINEGEIST OR MOERLEIN, THE OFFICIAL CRAFT BEERS OF THE OPEN. BREWED LOCALLY IN CINCINNATI, THEY ARE A MUST TRY.
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EAT LOCAL THIS YEAR THE FOOD COURT HAS A MIX OF TASTY EATS AND CHILLED TREATS FROM SOME OF CINCINNATI’S BEST RESTAURANTS. 1 GRAETERÀS ICE CREAM Try the official flavor of this year’s Open, Strawberry Cheesecake.
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READY TO SERVE GRAB A MILLER LITE OR ONE OF YOUR OTHER FAVORITE BREWS BEFORE CATCHING THE ACTION. SIP SOME SUDS Get a refreshing Miller Lite, Coors Light, Blue Moon, or Summer Shandy at the Open this year.
STILL THIRSTY?
EL ARCO TEQUILA MARGARITA BAR The signature el Arco Ace Margarita is available to quench your thirst.
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ROBERT MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION WINE GARDEN Wind down and try the very best from the vineyard of Robert Mondavi.
MOÃT CHAMPAGNE BAR
SAMPLE CRAFT BEER
Take time to treat yourself or toast your favorite player with the official Champagne of the Western & Southern Open.
Craft beers debut at the Open this year. Sip varieties from Moerlein, Rhinegeist, Leinenkugel, and Blue Moon. They are available all around the grounds.
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ELAINE BRUENING After volunteering at the tournament for a decade, Elaine made the decision to leave her job at Procter & Gamble and work with her boss, Paul Flory, at the Open. Despite the job switch being a big leap of faith, she went for it, taking a position in the office. Today she is the CEO. One of her biggest accomplishments is the current women’s tournament, which she helped to start back in 2003. X MY FAVORITE PLAYER HAS TO BE ROGER FEDERER. He is a class act. He is obviously a great player with a lot of talent, but he is also a great gentleman. XI
DON’T ACTUALLY PLAY TENNIS, but my husband does. I’m really bad at it.
X I STARTED DOING OFFICE WORK. I was not so much on a committee, but more in the office keeping track of the box seat sales. X A MEMORABLE MOMENT: During a rain delay I happened to answer the phone and on the other side was Andre Agassi. He had a match that day, which was being delayed, and he wanted to know when his match was going on.
FORTY FOR THE OPEN ELAINE BRUENING AND PHIL HINKLE HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING THEIR SERVICES FOR THE LAST FOUR DECADES. BY HAILEY MALLENDICK
PHIL HINKLE Phil found his niche in volunteering for the Open through his parents, who began the family tradition of volunteering at the Tri-State Tennis Tournament. Since then he has volunteered in various positions such as usher, ball boy, and now marshal. He has also witnessed the event flourish first-hand and move from the Cincinnati Tennis Club to Coney Island, and now to the Lindner Family Tennis Center. X ROGER FEDERER IS CURRENTLY MY FAVORITE PLAYER. Not only is he a great player, but he is kind when he deals with the public.
PLAY TENNIS three to four times a week and am a 4.0–4.5 doubles player at the age of 74.
X THE EVOLUTION OF THE TOURNAMENT started in the mid-1970s with the larger venues. Tennis tournaments used to be a social event where people went to see and be seen. People wanted to see good tennis, they understood the etiquette, and behaved accordingly. Now there is additional concern with the safety of the players and the fans, so polite crowd control and security are my committee’s No. 1 concern.
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2016 players
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2016 players
Novak Djokovic BORN: May 22, 1987 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 172 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2003 COACHES: Boris Becker, Mariana Vajda HIGHLIGHT: The men’s No. 1 player kicked off the year by winning the Australian Open and Roland Garros, claiming four straight majors in the process. The only big title left for him to win? The Western & Southern Open, where he’s finished as the runner-up five times.
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Andy roger federer Murray BORN: May August 15,8,1987 1981 LIVES: London, Oberwil, England Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Basel, Glasgow, Switzerland Scotland HEIGHT: 6’1” 6'3" WEIGHT: 187 185 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2005 1998 COACH: COACHES: IvanSeverin Lendl Luthi and Ivan Ljubicic HIGHLIGHT: The Scottish seven-time three-time Western major & Southern champion Opentook winner home andthe 17-time title at Wimbledon major champion in July is and bidding wastorunner-up claim his at third thestraight Australian titleOpen in Cincinnati. and Roland Garros. The world No. 2 has won in Cincinnati twice.
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2016 players
roger federer BORN: August 8, 1981 LIVES: Oberwil, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Basel, Switzerland HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 187 PRO DEBUT: 1998 COACHES: Severin Luthi and Ivan Ljubicic HIGHLIGHT: The seven-time Western & Southern Open winner and 17-time major champion is bidding to claim his third straight title in Cincinnati.
2016 players
roger federer BORN: August 8, 1981 LIVES: Oberwil, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Basel, Switzerland HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 187 lbs PRO DEBUT: 1998 COACHES: Severin Luthi, Ivan Ljubicic HIGHLIGHT: The seven-time Western & Southern Open winner and 17-time major champion is bidding to claim his third straight title in Cincinnati.
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2016 players
Rafael Nadal BORN: June 3, 1986 LIVES: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain BIRTHPLACE: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 188 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2001 COACH: Toni Nadal HIGHLIGHT: Injury has forced Nadal to the sideline for stretches of 2016. The Spaniard won his only Western & Southern Open title in 2013.
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Stan Wawrinka BORN: March 28, 1985 LIVES: St. Barthelemy, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Lausanne, Switzerland HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 179 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2002 COACH: Magnus Norman HIGHLIGHT: The two-time major champion from Switzerland made a run to the Western & Southern Open semis in 2012. He’s finished in the quarterfinals the last two years.
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Dominic Thiem BORN: September 3, 1993 LIVES: Lichtenwörth, Austria BIRTHPLACE: Wiener Neustadt, Austria HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 180 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2011 COACH: Günter Bresnik HIGHLIGHT: This highly touted upand-comer advanced to the semis at the French Open and has cracked the top 10 in 2016.
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Bob Bryan & Mike Bryan BORN: April 29, 1978 LIVES: Sunny Isles Beach, Florida (Bob); Wesley Chapel, Florida (Mike) BIRTHPLACE: Camarillo, California HEIGHT: 6'4" (Bob); 6'3" (Mike) WEIGHT: 195 lbs (Bob); 185 lbs (Mike) PRO DEBUT: 1998 COACH: David Macpherson HIGHLIGHT: The Bryans have claimed the most men’s doubles titles in the history of the sport. Among those are five titles in Cincinnati.
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angelique kerber BORN: January 18, 1988 LIVES: Puszczykowo, Poland BIRTHPLACE: Bremen, Germany HEIGHT: 5'8" WEIGHT: 150 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2003 COACH: Torben Beltz HIGHLIGHT: Kerber stunned the tennis world when she claimed her maiden major singles title over Serena Williams at the Australian Open.
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GarbiÉe Muguruza BORN: October 8, 1993 LIVES: Geneva, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Caracas, Venezuela HEIGHT: 6' WEIGHT: 161 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2011 COACH: Sam Sumyk HIGHLIGHT: The Spaniard claimed her first major title at Roland Garros over Serena Williams and is slated to be a fixture atop the field in the years to come.
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2016 players
simona halep BORN: September 27, 1991 LIVES: Constanta, Romania BIRTHPLACE: Constanta, Romania HEIGHT: 5'6" WEIGHT: 132 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2006 COACH: Darren Cahill HIGHLIGHT: The No. 5 in the world, Halep has seen her form dip recently. She’s been ranked as high as No. 2 and reached her maiden major final at the French Open in 2014.
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Agnieszka Radwanska BORN: March 6, 1989 LIVES: Krakow, Poland BIRTHPLACE: Krakow, Poland HEIGHT: 5'8" WEIGHT: 123 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2005 COACHES: Tomasz Wiktorowski, Robert Radwanska (dad) HIGHLIGHT: Known as one of the craftiest players on the WTA Tour, Radwanska advanced to a Wimbledon final. She’s made it to the Cincinnati quarters three times in her career.
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2016 players
sloane stephens BORN: March 20, 1993 LIVES: Coral Springs, Florida BIRTHPLACE: Plantation, Florida HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 135 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2009 COACH: Kamau Murray HIGHLIGHT: Stephens has been on a tear in 2016, winning three singles titles so far. She has also advanced to the semis at the Australian Open in 2013, beating Serena Williams en route.
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2016 players
Caroline Wozniacki BORN: July 11, 1990 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Odense, Denmark HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 139 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2005 COACH: Piotr Wozniacki (dad) HIGHLIGHT: The former No. 1 is one of the most-liked players on the WTA Tour. She has 23 WTA titles to her name.
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2016 players
Martina Hingis & Sania Mirza BORN: September 30, 1980 (Hingis); November 15, 1986 (Mirza) LIVES: Feusisberg, Switzerland (Hingis); Hyderabad, India (Mirza) BIRTHPLACE: Kosice, Slovakia (Hingis); Mumbai, India (Mirza) HEIGHT: 5'7" (Hingis); 5'8" (Mirza) WEIGHT: 130 lbs (Hingis); 126 lbs (Mirza) PRO DEBUT: 1994 (Hingis); 2003 (Mirza) COACHES: Melanie Molitor (mom) (Hingis); Imran Mirza (dad) (Mirza) HIGHLIGHT: The duo, known as Santina, is the dominant No. 1 in women’s doubles right now. They won last year’s WTA Team of the Year and have claimed numerous titles together in the past few months.
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2016 players
Tomas Berdych
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
BORN: September 17, 1985 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Valasske Mezirici, Czech Republic HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 200 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2002 COACH: Gunter Bresnik HIGHLIGHT: A top-10 fixture, Tomas Berdych is always a threat to tennis’s Big Four. He reached the Wimbledon final in 2010 where he lost to Rafael Nadal.
BORN: April 17, 1985 LIVES: Gingins, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Le Mans, France HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 200 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2004 COACH: Thierry Ascione HIGHLIGHT: The flashy Frenchman has a big game but has succumbed to injury over the years. His best result at a major came at the Australian Open in 2008 where he lost to Novak Djokovic.
Milos Raonic
John Isner
BORN: December 27, 1990 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Podgorica, Montenegro HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 216 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2008 COACHES: Carlos Moya, John McEnroe HIGHLIGHT: A formidable top-10 player with a huge serve, Raonic recently hired American legend John McEnroe as a coach.
BORN: April 26, 1985 LIVES: Tampa, Florida BIRTHPLACE: Greensboro, North Carolina HEIGHT: 6'10" WEIGHT: 238 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2007 HIGHLIGHT: The top-ranked American has earned some of his best results on U.S. soil. He advanced to the Indian Wells and Cincinnati finals in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
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2016 players
David Ferrer
Gael Monfils
BORN: April 2, 1982 LIVES: Valencia, Spain BIRTHPLACE: Javea, Spain HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 160 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2000 COACH: Francisco Fogues HIGHLIGHT: At 34, Ferrer is one of the best players on tour and has been a staple in the top 10 and top 20 for years. He’s one of the most intense players in the sport because of his ability to grind his way to wins.
BORN: September 1, 1986 LIVES: Trélex, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Paris, France HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 177 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2004 COACH: Mikael Tillstrom HIGHLIGHT: A perennial top-20 player, the Frenchman is a showman and entertainer with his signature shot-making ability.
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Nick Kyrgios
Taylor Fritz
BORN: April 27, 1995 LIVES: Canberra, Australia BIRTHPLACE: Canberra, Australia HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 187 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2013 HIGHLIGHT: The Australian is the current bad boy of tennis and has cracked the top 20 with his strong performance on the ATP Tour.
BORN: October 28, 1997 LIVES: Rancho Santa Fe, California BIRTHPLACE: Rancho Santa Fe, California HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 185 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2015 COACHES: David Nainkin, Christian Groh HIGHLIGHT: He very well could be the future of American men’s tennis. Fritz reached his first ATP final in Memphis earlier this year.
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David Goffin
Kei Nishikori
BORN: December 7, 1990 LIVES: Liège, Belgium BIRTHPLACE: Rocourt, Belgium HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 150 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2009 COACH: Thierry Van Cleemput HIGHLIGHT: The 25-year-old Belgian has been moving up the rankings over the years and is now well inside the top 20.
BORN: December 29, 1989 LIVES: Bradenton, Florida BIRTHPLACE: Shimane, Japan HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 165 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2007 COACHES: Dante Bottini, Michael Chang HIGHLIGHT: The Japanese player made history by advancing to the 2014 US Open finals. He’s the best player in history from the country with his career-best ranking of No. 6.
Richard Gasquet
Alexander Zverev
BORN: June 18, 1986 LIVES: Neuchatel, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Beziers, France HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 165 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2002 COACHES: Sergi Bruguera, Sebastien Grosjean HIGHLIGHT: The veteran Frenchman has advanced to three major semis in his career. He advanced to the quarterfinals in Cincinnati last year.
BORN: April 20, 1997 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Hamburg, Germany HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 189 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2013 COACH: Alexander Zverev Sr. HIGHLIGHT: The up-and-coming Russian is being called the future of American tennis at just 19 years old. He’s the first teen to enjoy an ATP ranking within the top 30 in a decade.
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2016 players
Steve Johnson
sam querrey
BORN: December 24, 1989 LIVES: Redondo Beach, California BIRTHPLACE: Orange, California HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 190 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2012 COACH: Craig Boynton HIGHLIGHT: The American notched his first career win over a top-10 player earlier this year when he knocked out Richard Gasquet in June at Queen’s Club. He won his first ATP title in Nottingham this year too.
BORN: October 7, 1987 LIVES: Santa Monica, California BIRTHPLACE: San Francisco, California HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 210 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2006 COACH: Craig Boynton HIGHLIGHT: The big-serving American shocked the tennis world at this year’s Wimbledon when he took out No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the third round. He made it to the quarterfinals at the All England Club.
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2016 players
Kevin Anderson
Marin Cilic
BORN: May 18, 1986 LIVES: Gulf Stream, Florida BIRTHPLACE: Johannesburg, South Africa HEIGHT: 6'8" WEIGHT: 197 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2007 COACH: Neville Godwin HIGHLIGHT: The 6'8" South African has three career titles and notched his career-best showing at a major by making it to the Wimbledon quarterfinals last year.
BORN: September 28, 1988 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzego HEIGHT: 6'6" WEIGHT: 196 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2005 COACH: Goran Ivanisevic HIGHLIGHT: Marin Cilic won the US Open in 2014 and has been ranked as high as No. 8. He made it to the Cincinnati quarterfinals in 2012.
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2016 players
Pierre-Hughes Herbert & Nicolas Mahut
Rajeev Ram BORN: March 18, 1984 LIVES: Carmel, Indiana BIRTHPLACE: Denver, Colorado HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 180 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2004 COACH: Bryan Smith HIGHLIGHT: The Midwest player has achieved a career-best ranking of No. 56 earlier this year. He has two ATP singles titles.
BORN: March 18, 1991 (Herbert); January 21, 1982 (Mahut) LIVES: Develier, Switzerland (Herbert); Boulogne-Billancourt, France (Mahut) BIRTHPLACE: Schiltigheim, France (Herbert); Angers, France (Mahut) HEIGHT: 6'2" (Herbert); 6'3" (Mahut) WEIGHT: 174 lbs (Herbert); 176 lbs (Mahut) PRO DEBUT: 2010 (Herbert); 2000 (Mahut) COACHES: Boris Vallejo (Herbert); Gabriel Urpi, Jerome Haehnel (Mahut) HIGHLIGHT: The No. 2 doubles team has claimed four doubles titles so far in 2016, including at three Masters events.
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Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares
BORN: September 20, 1981 (Feliciano); July 31, 1982 (Marc) LIVES: Madrid, Spain (Feliciano); Barcelona, Spain (Marc) BIRTHPLACE: Toledo, Spain (Feliciano); Barcelona, Spain (Marc) HEIGHT: 6'2" (Feliciano); 5'9" (Marc) WEIGHT: 187 lbs (Feliciano); 159 lbs (Marc) PRO DEBUT: 1997 (Feliciano); 1999 (Marc) COACHES: Jose “Pepo” Claret (Feliciano); Salvador Navarro, Carlos Gomez (Marc) HIGHLIGHT: The Spanish team beat the Bryan brothers this year at the French Open to win their first major doubles title together.
BORN: February 13, 1986 (Murray); February 27, 1982 (Soares) LIVES: Wimbledon, England (Murray); Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Soares) BIRTHPLACE: Dunblane, Scotland (Murray); Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Soares) HEIGHT: 6'3" (Murray); 5'11" (Soares) WEIGHT: 181 lbs (Murray); 170 lbs (Soares) PRO DEBUT: 2004 (Murray); 2001 (Soares) COACHES: Louis Cayer (Murray); Marcio Torres, Hugo Daibert (Soares) HIGHLIGHT: The No. 3 team is comprised of Andy Murray’s older brother Jamie and Soares. The team won the Australian Open earlier this year.
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Jack Sock & Vasek Pospisil
Daniel Nestor & Radek Stepanek
BORN: September 24, 1992 (Sock); June 23, 1990 (Pospisil) LIVES: Kansas City, Nebraska (Sock); Freeport, Bahamas (Pospisil) BIRTHPLACE: Lincoln, Nebraska (Sock); Vernon, British Columbia (Pospisil) HEIGHT: 6'3" (Sock); 6'4" (Pospisil) WEIGHT: 185 lbs (Sock); 185 lbs (Pospisil) PRO DEBUT: 2011 (Sock); 2007 (Pospisil) COACHES: Troy Hahn (Sock); Frédéric Fontang (Pospisil) HIGHLIGHT: The American and Canadian, respectively, won Wimbledon in 2014 over the Bryans. They then lost to the twins in Cincinnati the next month.
BORN: September 4, 1972 (Nestor); November 27, 1978 (Stepanek) LIVES: Nassau, Bahamas (Nestor); Monte Carlo, Monaco (Stepanek) BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia (Nestor); Karvina, Czech Republic (Stepanek) HEIGHT: 6'3" (Nestor); 6'1" (Stepanek) WEIGHT: 190 lbs (Nestor); 167 lbs (Stepanek) PRO DEBUT: 1991 (Nestor); 1996 (Stepanek) COACH: Petr Korda HIGHLIGHT: A former No. 1 doubles player, Nestor is playing on one of the top doubles teams at age 43. In January, he reached 1,000 wins as a doubles player. Stepanek has 18 doubles titles.
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Petra Kvitova
BORN: September 9, 1987 LIVES: Darmstadt, Germany BIRTHPLACE: Tuzla, Bosnia HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 152 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2006 COACH: Jan De Witt HIGHLIGHT: The German has been ranked as high as No. 9 in the world and has earned six WTA titles during her career. She made it to the Cincinnati semis in 2011.
BORN: March 8, 1990 LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco BIRTHPLACE: Bilovec, Czech Republic HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 154 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2006 COACH: Frantisek Cermak HIGHLIGHT: The two-time Wimbledon champion has had some streaky play throughout her career. She reached the Cincinnati semis in 2012.
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2016 players
Jelena Jankovic
Timea Bacsinzky
BORN: February 28, 1985 LIVES: Dubai, UAE BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia HEIGHT: 5'9½" WEIGHT: 130 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2000 COACH: Marko Jankovic (brother) HIGHLIGHT: This former world No. 1 finished as the runner-up to Maria Sharapova in 2011 at the Open, and in 2009 she won the event against Dinara Safina.
BORN: June 8, 1989 LIVES: Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Lausanne, Switzerland HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 137 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2004 COACH: Dimitri Zavialoff HIGHLIGHT: Bacsinky nearly quit tennis and is now one of the best on the women’s tour. She made a surprise run to the Roland Garros semis last year.
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Ana Ivanovic
Kristina Mladenvoic
BORN: November 6, 1987 LIVES: Bern, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Belgrade, Serbia HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 152 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2003 COACH: Nigel Sears HIGHLIGHT: The French Open champ in 2008 from Serbia, Ivanovic is a former No. 1 who made the Cincinnati finals in 2014.
BORN: May 14, 1993 LIVES: Dubai, UAE BIRTHPLACE: Saint Pol sur Mer, France HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 132 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2009 COACHES: Georges Goven, Luka Mlandenvoic (brother) HIGHLIGHT: The Frenchwoman is a strong doubles player who’s taken that form to her singles play. She played an electrifying match against Serena at the French Open this year.
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Samantha Stosur
Sara Errani
BORN: March 30, 1984 LIVES: Gold Coast, Australia BIRTHPLACE: Brisbane, Australia HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 150 lbs PRO DEBUT: 1999 COACH: David Taylor HIGHLIGHT: The former US Open champion took out Serena Williams in the 2011 final. More recently, she advanced to the semis at Roland Garros this year.
BORN: April 29, 1987 LIVES: Bologna, Italy BIRTHPLACE: Bologna, Italy HEIGHT: 5'4½" WEIGHT: 132 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2002 COACH: Pablo Lozano HIGHLIGHT: A clay court specialist, Errani advanced to the finals of the French Open in 2012. She is also one of the best doubles players in the world and has won each major title at least once.
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Eugenie Bouchard
Svetlana Kuznetsova
BORN: February 25, 1994 LIVES: Miami Beach, Florida BIRTHPLACE: MontrĂŠal, Canada HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 134 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2008 COACH: Nick Saviano HIGHLIGHT: Now just inside the top 50 after injury and a loss of form, Bouchard is a former No. 5. In 2014, she made the Wimbledon ďŹ nal and the semis at the Australian Open and the French Open.
BORN: June 27, 1985 LIVES: Dubai, UAE BIRTHPLACE: St. Petersburg, Russia HEIGHT: 5'8½" WEIGHT: 161 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2000 COACHES: Heman Gumy, Carlos Martinez HIGHLIGHT: The Russian is a two-time Grand Slam champion, having won the US Open in 2004 and the French Open in 2009.
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2016 players
Shelby Rogers
Yulia Putintseva
BORN: October 13, 1992 LIVES: Charleston, South Carolina BIRTHPLACE: Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 155 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2009 COACH: Marc Lucero HIGHLIGHT: This American player had a dream run at the French Open and reached the quarterfinals in surprise fashion. She’s reached two WTA singles finals over the years.
BORN: January 7, 1995 LIVES: Moscow, Russia BIRTHPLACE: Moscow, Russia HEIGHT: 5'4" WEIGHT: 130 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2009 COACH: Roman Kislyanskiy HIGHLIGHT: This fireball played a terrific quarterfinal against Serena at the French Open and is one to watch in the coming years.
Dominika Cibulkova
Belinda Bencic
BORN: May 6, 1989 LIVES: Bratislava, Slovakia BIRTHPLACE: Bratislava, Slovakia HEIGHT: 5'3" WEIGHT: 121 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2004 COACH: Matej Liptak HIGHLIGHT: A former Australian Open finalist, Dominika Cibulkova has six WTA titles to her credit.
BORN: March 10, 1997 LIVES: Wollerau, Switzerland BIRTHPLACE: Flawil, Switzerland HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 139 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2011 COACH: Ivan Bencic (dad) HIGHLIGHT: As one of the few players to beat Serena last year, she’s an up-and-comer with a crafty game.
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2016 players
Elina Svitolina
AlizÞ Cornet
BORN: September 12, 1994 LIVES: Kharkiv, Ukraine BIRTHPLACE: Odessa, Ukraine HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 132 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2010 COACH: Iain Hughes HIGHLIGHT: The young top-20 player is one of the brightest prospects on the WTA Tour right now. She won the Malaysian Open earlier this year.
BORN: January 22, 1990 LIVES: Nice, France BIRTHPLACE: Nice, France HEIGHT: 5'8" WEIGHT: 139 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2006 COACHES: Benjamin Ebrazideh, Morgan Bourbon HIGHLIGHT: The incredibly dramatic Frenchwoman plays with emotion. She has five WTA titles and has reached the fourth round of three of the four major tournaments.
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Kiki Bertens BORN: December 10, 1991 LIVES: Wateringen, Netherlands BIRTHPLACE: Wateringen, Netherlands HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 163 lbs PRO DEBUT: 2009 COACH: Raemon Sluiter HIGHLIGHT: Bertens made a splash at this year’s French Open when she made a run to the semis, giving Serena a tough test before her defeat.
BORN: August 10, 1986 (Hlavackova); May 21, 1985 (Hradecka) LIVES: Monte Carlo, Monaco (Hlavackova); Prague, Czech Republic (Hradecka) BIRTHPLACE: Plzen, Czech Republic (Hlavackova); Prague, Czech Republic (Hradecka) HEIGHT: 5'8½" (Hlavackova); 5'10" (Hradecka) WEIGHT: 136 lbs (Hlavackova); 159 lbs (Hradecka) PRO DEBUT: 2004 (Hlavackova); 2004 (Hradecka) COACHES: Tomas Petera (Hlavackova); Jiri Fencl (Hradecka) HIGHLIGHT: The two have played together since 2008 and won 11 titles, including two majors. The Czech Republic has won the Fed Cup four of the last five years, and they’ve helped to secure those wins.
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2016 players
Caroline Garcia & Kristina Mladenovic
Yung-Jan Chan & Hao-Ching Chan
BORN: October 16, 1993 (Garcia); May 14, 1993 (Mladenovic) LIVES: Lyon, France (Garcia); Dubai, UAE (Mladenovic) BIRTHPLACE: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France (Garcia); Saint Pol sur Mer, France (Mladenovic) HEIGHT: 5'10" (Garcia); 6'0" (Mladenovic) WEIGHT: 134 lbs (Garcia); 132 lbs (Mladenovic) PRO DEBUT: 2011 (Garcia); 2009 (Mladenovic) COACHES: Louis Paul Garcia (dad) (Garcia); Georges Goven, Luca Mladenovic (brother) (Mladenovic) HIGHLIGHT: The No. 2 team, the French pair claimed the French Open this year.
BORN: August 17, 1989 (Yung-Jan); September 19, 1993 (Hao-Ching) LIVES: Taipei, Chinese Taipei BIRTHPLACE: Taipei, Chinese Taipei HEIGHT: 5'7" (Yung-Jan); 5'9" (Hao-Ching) WEIGHT: 132 lbs (Yung-Jan); 132 lbs (Hao-Ching) PRO DEBUT: August 2004 (Yung-Jan); 2010 (Hao-Ching) COACH: Chan Yuan-Liang (dad) HIGHLIGHT: The team won in Doha earlier this year and also advanced to the ďŹ nals of Eastbourne and Kaohsuing.
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Elena Vesnina & Ekaterina Makarova
Yifan Xu & Saisai Zheng
BORN: August 1, 1986 (Vesnina); June 7, 1988 (Makarova) LIVES: Sochi, Russia (Vesnina); Moscow, Russia (Makarova) BIRTHPLACE: Lvov, Ukraine (Vesnina); Moscow, Russia (Makarova) HEIGHT: 5'7¾" (Vesnina); 5'11" (Makarova) WEIGHT: 143 lbs (Vesnina); 143 lbs (Makarova) PRO DEBUT: 2002 (Vesnina); 2004 (Makarova) COACHES: Sergey Vesnina (dad) (Vesnina); Evgenia Manyukova (Makarova) HIGHLIGHT: The No. 6 team made it to the French Open and Rome finals this year, although they lost both events.
BORN: August 8, 1988 (Xu); February 5, 1994 (Zheng) LIVES: Beijing, China (Xu); Guangzhou, China (Zheng) BIRTHPLACE: Tianjin, China (Xu); Shaanxi, China (Zheng) HEIGHT: 5'5" (Xu); 5'7" (Zheng) WEIGHT: 132 lbs (Xu); 137 lbs (Zheng) PRO DEBUT: 2005 (Xu); 2009 (Zheng) COACHES: Alice Han Carlsson (Xu); Roberto Antonini (Zheng) HIGHLIGHT: They’re the No. 3 team on the strength of some solid results, including reaching the semis of the Australian Open and Indian Wells as well as the quarters at the French Open.
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1 Hungry for his first Cincinnati title, Novak Djokovic zooms across the court. 2 Andy Murray charges his way into the semifinals with an aggressive forehand. 3 The 2013 champion, Rafael Nadal, knows a thing or two about a good backhand. 4 Always a bridesmaid, never a bride; this marks a seventh title for Roger and a fifth runner up title for Novak. 5 The winners of five Cincinnati doubles titles, the Bryan Brothers lose a tough quarterfinals match. 6 One last autograph from Andy Murray before he leaves Center Court. 4
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7 Fan favorite Ana Ivanovic crushes a forehand on Center Court. 8 Venus treats her younger fans with autographs on iconic jumbo tennis balls. 9 Past champion Jelena Jankovic is all smiles as she hits signed tennis balls to eager fans. 10 The Chan sisters celebrate their underdog doubles title win. 11 Oops she did it again! Serena wins her second consecutive Cincinnati title. 10 11
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Full of Life After overcoming leukemia, Lachlan will receive lifelong care at the Survivorship Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s.
(Far left) Lachlan, 6, was diagnosed with leukemia at 18-months-old. Today, he is thriving and healthy. He’ll become a patient of the Cancer Sur]P]VYZOPW *SPUPJ ^OLU OL PZ Ä ]L `LHYZ H^H` MYVT his diagnosis and two years cancer-free. (above) Winn and Emilie knew something was wrong when their son, Lachlan, developed strange spots on his legs, but they never dreamed it would be cancer. They entrusted his care to the cancer experts at Cincinnati Children’s. (near left) Lachlan remained upbeat throughout his treatment, and he’s been cancer-free since November 2014. Doctors and researchers are working hard to ensure every child facing a battle with cancer will end up as healthy and strong as him.
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slightly wild hair and vivid smile, was ever sick. That his parents, Emilie and Winn, ever had to hear the words, “Your son has leukemia.” At the time, Lachlan was just like any other 18-month-old— energetic, curious, and playful. However, while on vacation, Emilie noticed peculiar spots on Lachlan’s legs. Called petechiae, these spots appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. Concerned, Emilie and Winn took their son to the local hospital for a blood test and learned that he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Lachlan needed to begin treatment immediately. “That’s when we found out that one of the best pediatric cancer centers was in our backyard. For three and a half years, Cincinnati Children’s was our second home,” Emilie says, smiling. “All of the staff was like a family to us. They still are.” Finally, on November 4, 2014, Lachlan was pronounced
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cancer-free. “It was the best day of our lives,” says Emilie. Her voice grows quiet. “My son is a survivor.” Today, Lachlan is seen regularly by his original care team at Cincinnati Children’s to ensure he remains healthy. Once he is five years from his original diagnosis and two years cancer-free, he will become a lifelong patient of the Cancer Survivorship Center. There, he will receive survivor-focused preventative healthcare to help him learn, grow, and thrive. Because cancer treatments can have long-term effects ranging from increased risk of heart disease to fertility issues and secondary cancers, experts in our Survivorship Center provide care long after the treatments end. When it was established 25 years ago, the center was one of the first of its kind in the nation. Today, we care for more than 1,800 survivors, like Lachlan, ranging from 5 to 65+ years old, empowering them to lead long, healthy lives.
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Kaitlin Worthington (2) Housing and Special Projects Coordinator
Will Sikes (7) Director of Marketing and Communications
Shawn Leibold (6) Director of Business Development
Kathy Strahle (18) Director of Finance and Credentials
Marissa Beck (3) Corporate Sales Manager
Laurie Mowchan (18) Director of Ticketing
Dick Clark (18) Director of Facilities
INTERNS
Julianne Noll (5) Finance and Operations Coordinator
(School in parentheses)
Ben Baumeister (Xavier University) Ticketing
Daisy Costello (University of Notre Dame) Administration
Kevin Fagin (Ohio University) Courts
Claire Lay (Xavier University) Ticketing
Caraline Zack (Miami University) Housing & Administration
Eric Lawhorn (Ohio University) Courts
Bryan McNamara (Miami University) Ticketing
Emmy Hartmann (Miami University) Communications & Design
Holden Hamm (Indiana University) Public Space & Security
Shanda Harris (Northern Kentucky University) Volunteer/Special Events
Dylan Sparks (Miami University) Logistics
Zach Cestari (Texas A&M University) Player Security & Quality Control
Lauren Mense (Illinois College) Volunteer/Special Events
Chris Klenk (University of Cincinnati) Communications & Grounds
Matt Horgan (Eastern Illinois University) Operations Dispatch
Brett Pollard (University of Kansas) Sponsor Support
Emily Doehrman (Indiana University) Courts
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 (20) Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Locker Room
Jan Arenstein (24) Ball Persons & Ball Persons Lounge
Jason Arenstein (22) Ball Persons & Ball Persons Lounge
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Ed Barloh (34) Marshals
Kelly Bishop (19) Horticulture
Denise Bond, R.N. (37) Medical, R.N.
Susan Burdick (11) Uniforms
Nancy Crull (11) Suite Hospitality
Bob Detrick (29) Marshals
tournament management
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS, CONT.
Bill Devine (29) Ticket Office
Julia Eberwine (18) Volunteer Lounge
Fred Eck (26) Marshals
Beth Edwards (20) Transportation
Jim Eichman (11) Ushers
Dan Elliott (4) Access Scanning
Terry Elliott (11) Aces and Stars Program
Leslie Erion (8) Finance
Pat Fowler (6) Volunteer Office
Jenny Gardner (4) Player Services
Thomas Guenther (37) Photography
Barb Haintl (28) Ushers
Sharon Hall (17) Future Ticket Sales
Jane Heskamp (37) Championship Club
Maxine Hoyles-Yates (29) Scoring
Stephanie Janssen (3) Program Chairperson
Joan Keating (16) Credentials
Kreg Kennedy (8) Men’s Locker Room
Janelle Konchar (9) Suite Hospitality
Jenn Leichman (18) Public Relations
Mike Leichman (13) Public Relations
Janet Lindstedt (11) Volunteer Lounge
Brent Loebig (31) Championship Club
Gina Lower (9) Player Services
Jean MacMillan (33) Racquet Club
Peggy McManus (25) Credentials
Sue Metheney (9) Horticulture
James Minor (21) Future Ticket Sales
Kathy Morley (36) Group Chairperson
Rajesh Nandikolmath (7) Food & Beverage Distribution
Dan Nelson (7) Player Escort
Shari O’Maley (9) Transportation
Corinne Roberts (23) Information Center
Geri Sowell (27) Information Center
Kathy Sparks (3) Program Chairperson
Betsy McNeese (3) Finance
John McQuilkin (24) Transportation
Teala McQuilkin (29) Transportation
Sharon Meese (29) Public Relations
Brian Stanford (17) Ushers
Cathy Thomas (14) Women’s Locker Room & Exercise Facility
Amy Toman (7) Access Scanning
Barb Toman (31) Access Scanning
Tom Toman (25) Access Scanning
Brian Vass (18) Food & Beverage Distribution
(NOT PICTURED) Annie Blaisdell (8) Telecommunications
Tony Wagner (9) Photography
Jerry Wahl (28) Sponsor Hospitality
Anne Woebkenberg (24) Sponsor Hospitality
Katie Wolnitzek (14) Horticulture
Kit Wylly (15) Telecommunications
Jack Young (12) Transportation
Charlie Yu (14) Racquet Club
Mary Yu (14) Racquet Club
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other sponsors
PREMIER HALLMARK Electric Events Great American Insurance Group
PARTNERS Belvedere Vodka Christian Moerlein Cincinnati Magazine
Coca-Cola Refreshments el Arco Tequila
Ignition APG MillerCoors Moët & Chandon
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rhinegeist Skyline Chili
PATRON 1919 Investment Counsel 3D Exhibits AD-EX International Xavier & Rhonda Barrett
Eichner Investment Planning / Alan & Claire Eichner The Family Medical Group / Burlington Antique Show
Modern Office Methods (MOM)
Jim & Kim Smith Stifel / Guy W. Richardson
Molfino, Marcenaro & Murakami Family
Venkatesh Sundararaman
NCP Finance LLC
Thompson Auctioneers
Fidelity Lawyers Title Agency LLC
Newland-Little Enterprises
TicketCity
The Bourbon Family, The Eberly Family, David & Jennifer Smith
Fifth Third Bank
Tri-Con, Inc.
Bravo
O’Brien / Chantilas / Pettengill
CDT
Mr. & Mrs. Odell and Dee Friar
Camden Homes
GBI Cincinnati, Inc.
Castleberry – Harris
GP Medical
Championship Tennis Tours
Mady Gordon / Liz Armitage
Cincinnati Eye Institute / UC Health Plastic Surgery
The Gorilla Glue Company Greiner Family
Premier Health Care Management
Aaron Coleman
Jon Haagenson
Richard Puckett
Robin Cotton & Cindi Fitton
Heidelberg Distributing Company
RCF Group
Dee Sign Co.
Joseph Automotive Group
The Ruzziconi Family
Dell
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Total Quality Logistics
USTA / Midwest Section Ohio National Financial Services
Ginger Warner
Stephen & Lisa Ong
Craig & Susan Wilks / Wilks Insurance
Orchard Holdings Group Willis Towers Watson The Pollak Family Prasco
Rivertowne Marina
seating map
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site map
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Not a tennis fanatic?
Not a problem. There are really two events at the Western & Southern Openâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the competition happening on-court and the activities and attractions all over the grounds. Some of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best restaurants serve a variety of cuisines while more than 30 bands provide a soundtrack throughout the week in the food court. Shop the boutiques in the retail plaza, pick up the latest gear at the giant Midwest Sports store, or test your skills in the speed serve cage.
Food and Exhibitor list as of July 20.
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