The Western & Southern Open is back in Cincinnati this August!

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The Western & Southern Open hits Cincinnati again at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason from August 13-21, and it’s going to be the best place to be this summer.

Of course there’s the tennis: with top male players like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal and female superstars like Garbine Muguruza, Agnieszka Radwanska and Angelique Kerber, you’ll get to witness tennis being played at its peak and with fierce competition.

But there is so much more to the W & S Open!  From entertainment and shopping to the finest in dining in Cincinnati, there’s something for everyone.  If you need a break from the courts, you can relax and listen to the original bands playing on the Dayton International Airport Stage or in the Wine Garden.  Not cover bands, but eclectic, award-winning musicians.  It’s music at its finest.

Hungry?  Well good, because there is plenty to eat at the Open!  You can definitely find your typical sports-arena food, but if you want a real foodie experience, the Open will have 14 locally-owned restaurants preparing their signature dishes fresh every day – we’re talking James Beard-winning chefs, and you won’t need a reservation to enjoy it.  Feeling like gourmet taco?  Hit up Mazunte.  Need a little gyro in your life?  Kala Greek Grill’s got you covered.  Try some Chicken Coup Poutine from Revolution, or a turkey pesto panini from Baba Budans.  And of course, the gold standards of Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s Pizzeria and Graeter’s are waiting to bring you the taste of Cincinnati!

So you’ve watched a few matches, had a snack, tapped your toes to some tunes, and now you’re thirsty.  Whether it’s beer or bubbles, or anything in between, the W & S Open has what you want on tap.  The Miller Lite Legends Bar and Rhinegeist and Christian Moerlein Craft Beer Bars are perfect for those looking for a tasty beer, and the Moet Champagne Bar (the official champagne of the Open) is open for those who feel like toasting the best in tennis and fun.  There’s also the Robert Mondavi Private Selection Wine Garden, surrounded by award-winning landscaping by LaMond Design as well as first-timer el Arco Tequila Margarita Bar, featuring their signature el Arco Ace Margarita.

Gotta burn off those calories now, so take the time to go shopping at the huge retail center the Open is proud to host.  This 20,000 square foot retail plaza has it all, from tennis apparel and gear to jewelry and sunglasses.  The giant, air-conditioned Midwest Sports tent will have everything you need to outfit yourself like a tennis pro…even if you’re just a ping-pong aficionado.  Medella Natural, BANDI Wear, Sweaty Bands are just a few of the vendors you can drop by during your day at the Open.

There’s nothing like a day at the Western & Southern Open.  But before you head out, be sure to read up on their new bag policy on their website, www.wsopen.com.  It’s important to know what you can and cannot bring into the Open, so you can have the best day ever.  Be a part of this Cincinnati sports tradition – get out to the Western & Southern Open!