Cincy upgrades focused on fan experience and player comfort
The Lindner Family Tennis Center is set for a massive facelift as organisers of the Cincinnati Open promise a double wave of upgrades which will represent a $260 million investment to enhance the facility over the next two years.
Two new hospitality areas, additional practice courts, redesigned Crosscourt Suites, and a brand new seating experience at Center Court and Grandstand will be unveiled this August.
Organisers are out to provide the best possible environment to enjoy tennis in with these upgrades.
Tournament owners Beemok Capital pledged the improvements after announcing their decision to keep the tournament at its current home in Mason for the next 25 years.
“While tennis is the main attraction, we want to create a world-class environment for all spectators to enjoy between the match action,” said Bob Moran, president of Beemok Sports & Entertainment.
“These enhancements are another step in that continued investment to better the facility and, with it, the experience for all Cincinnati Open attendees.”
These upgrades, in addition to the previously announced project to replace each of the nearly 12,000 seats within Center Court and to improve the seating within Grandstand Court, are part of a $260 million investment to enhance the facility.
The former ‘Top Deck’ of Centre Court will be renovated, and a section of it will become The Oasis—a special hospitality area available to a limited group of ticket purchasers.
The Oasis will include exclusive cuisine with a focus on Veroni Charcuterie, and it will be decorated like an Italian courtyard according to information given to the press.
With the addition of four extra practice courts, the location will have a total of 21 courts, providing fans with even more chances to interact closely with their favourite players.
Perhaps the most sweeping upgrades involve an overhaul of seating to bring the venue up to speed with the best modern venues.
In 2023, the tournament underwent a number of notable enhancements, such as the Fan Zone’s addition, the installation of 74 LED digital screens throughout the grounds, the replacement of stands on the outdoor courts with fold-down seats, and an increase in floral displays highlighted by over 10,000 annuals.
More than 194,000 people attended the 2023 Cincinnati Open and the tournament is set for an expansion with both tournaments being bumped up to 96-player fields in 2025.
The second phase of the development will see the installation of six pickleball courts, ten more tennis courts, a multi-court indoor tennis facility, better food and beverage options around the property and a new player building.