By Rick Vach, USTA Florida Marketing & Communications Coordinator

How about attending the Miami Open AND supporting grassroots tennis in Florida?

For each ticket purchased through the custom link for the 2019 Miami Open for sessions 7-12 (Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24) during the first weekend of the tournament, $5 per ticket will go to the USTA Florida Section Foundation.

The giving arm of USTA Florida, the USTA Florida Section Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which provides financial support to organizations that help people of all ages and abilities improve their health and quality of life through the game of tennis. The Foundation grants offer funding for youth tennis programs, adaptive tennis programs for those with special needs, community tennis programs in economically challenged areas, along with facility assistance in the renovation, refurbishment and building of quality public tennis facilities. For more info visit www.ustafloridafoundation.com.

Tickets range from $25-$63 for the iconic event in the first year at its new home at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium.

Photo courtesy of MiamiOpen.com

Photo courtesy of MiamiOpen.com

“The tennis complex at Hard Rock Stadium will allow the Miami Open to provide an unparalleled experience for all its guests that will transcend sports,” say tournament organizers. “The improved amenities will include best-in-class hospitality, permanent infrastructure and new entertainment spaces, and will allow the tournament to host a true lifestyle and entertainment event featuring the best in art, food, fashion and music. The centerpiece of the tournament will be the 13,800-seat stadium court constructed within Hard Rock Stadium. The engineering marvel will utilize Hard Rock Stadium’s south side permanent seating and a one-of-a-kind, customized modular structure that will amaze everyone entering the facility.”

To purchase tickets or for more info go to https://offer.fevo.com/usta-florida-section-foundation-fundraiser–8fb9a84?fevoUri=usta-florida-section-foundation-fundraiser–8fb9a84%2F.