How Cincy’s $260M Facelift Overhauled the ‘Worst’ Stop in Tennis
The tournament was nearly relocated to Charlotte.
The Cincinnati Open, a warmup tournament to the US Open, has undergone a $260 million facelift that has transformed it into a favorite among players. Last year, Beemok Capital, which acquired the tournament, invested in significant renovations to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The site expanded from 20 acres to over 40 acres, adding 10 outdoor courts and a new 2,000-seat stadium, a players' lounge, and multiple paddle and pickleball courts.
Canadian Open director Valérie Tétreault expressed their desire to follow Cincinnati's lead in improving their facilities. The renovation decision was largely driven by concerns that Beemok might relocate the tournament to South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina, and the need to expand from a one-week event to a two-week one.
Ultimately, funding was split between public and private sources, with a 25-year commitment to Cincinnati secured. Despite the improvements, challenges remain in managing fan traffic and accommodating players' spaces.
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