11-21-2024 10:17am

CINCINNATI OPEN HITS MAJOR MILESTONE IN $260 MILLION CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION

Beth Callahan Editor

Story and Photos from Cincinnati Open News

MASON, OH (November 19, 2024) – The Cincinnati Open reached a pivotal moment in its $260 million campus transformation with a topping-out ceremony this week, marking the completion of the structural framework for several major projects. This milestone, which comes just 85 days after the conclusion of the 2024 tournament, was celebrated as one of the final steel beams was signed and installed on the new Clubhouse building, symbolizing progress toward a reimagined venue for one of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournaments.

“This is an exciting milestone for the Cincinnati Open,” said Beemok Sports & Entertainment President Bob Moran. “We are grateful for the dedication of Barton Malow and all of the contractors on site who are bringing our vision of a world-class, year-round campus to life. As we approach the 2025 tournament, these developments will significantly enhance the experience for players, fans and the local community.”

Over the past 12 weeks, crews have already worked more than 130,000 hours, placing more than 260 tons of steel and pouring 2,000 cubic yards of concrete. When completed, the renovation will nearly double the campus size to 40.5 acres, adding key features such as a 55,000-square-foot Clubhouse with a year-round restaurant, a six-court indoor tennis facility, and a 19,000-square-foot Pavilion designed as a central fan gathering space.

The transformation is part of a collaboration between tournament owner Beemok Capital, the City of Mason, Warren County, and the State of Ohio. The project is set to create more than 800 jobs and is on track for completion by August 2025, in time for the tournament’s expansion to 14 days and a 96-player draw for both men’s and women’s singles.

Founded in 1899, the Cincinnati Open is one of five events in the world to feature concurrent, top-tier ATP and WTA 1000-level tournaments, joining Madrid, Miami, Rome and Indian Wells, Calif. The 2024 Cincinnati Open attracted more than 200,000 spectators and crowned the eventual year-end No. 1 players – Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner – as its singles champions. The 2025 tournament will take place Aug. 5-18.