8-07-2025 11:03pm

Mason's Cincinnati Open Now Larger Than The French Open Site At Roland-Garros.

Beth Callahan Editor

Photo Credit: Josh Beeman and Courtesy of Cincinnati Open — Champions Court

MASON, OH --The Lindner Family Tennis Center's $260 million transformation was made possible through the combined efforts and investments of the City of Mason, Warren County and the State of Ohio.

"I am so excited that fans from across the street to across the globe will get to see and experience the transformation our campus has undergone. Preserving this international asset was a huge win for Warren County and its partners, the State of Ohio and the City of Mason," said Warren County Commissioner Dave Young at the official ribbon cutting last week. "I am thrilled that we are moving from proposing a plan that would retain the tournament to witnessing the opening of this world-class venue. The next chapter of this exciting story is just beginning, and I cannot wait for what happens next."

Now at more than 40 acres, the campus is twice as large as it was in 2024, making it larger than the French Open site at Roland-Garros, according to the Cincinnati Open's Campus Transformation Fun Fact.

Some other fun fact are:

There are over 101 video displays on site, including the 28-foot screen in The Pavilion, which is a 16,000 square foot permanent shade structure. Photo Credit: Josh Beeman courtesy of Cincinnati Open — Pavilion at Night
And, there are now 31 total tennis courts - up from 17 in 2023, plus added seating around the Prasco Practice Courts.Photo Credit: Christian Dohn and courtesy of Cincinnati Open — Prasco Practice Courts with new seating.

While the event, which began August 5th and runs until August 18th, draws players from all over the world, this year's tournament has 41 Americans competing in the main draws: 22 women and 19 men. Of those, seven of the women and six of the men are seeded.

One of the Americans competing in Mason this year is seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams. At age 45, Williams continues her comeback as the oldest woman to win a WTA match in more than two decades last month in Washington, D.C. It was her first tournament in 16 months and her first win since the 2023 Cincinnati Open. On Thursday, she played against 22-year-old Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who wasn't yet born when Williams won her first four Grand Slam titles.

“As a foundational partner of the Cincinnati Open, the City of Mason welcomes world-class tennis players, volunteers and fans from around the world to this international stage in Mason, Ohio. This facility truly sets a new bar as part of our repertoire of community amenities and for the tennis world. We are proud that the Cincinnati Open calls the City of Mason home, and we invite everyone, even non-tennis/racquet sport fans, to visit this amazing venue. We look forward to a strong continued partnership with the Cincinnati Open and remain grateful for the support and dedication of our residents, fans, partners and players who contribute to making this internationally renowned event possible in the Mason community. Led by Bob Moran and Jansen Dell, we are proud of the efforts of the entire construction team to create this exceptional campus transformation," explained Mason's Mayor Diana Nelson at the campus' transformation ribbon cutting.

It took about 11 months of construction to complete the transformation of the Cincinnati Open Campus, which was led by Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm and Barton Malow, the lead contractor for the project.

"When we joined together to ensure the Cincinnati Open stayed in Ohio, we knew we were protecting something special. Even with that, I am overwhelmed by how incredible the new facility is, another gem for Warren County for now and the next generation," noted Ohio State Representative Adam Mathews during the campus' transformation ribbon cutting.

Other campus highlights include:

The Clubhouse – a 56,000 square foot building that during the tournament will house player amenities such as a restaurant and lounge. (Beginning in 2026, the public will be able enjoy the building’s restaurant and bar, function rooms and pro shops for golf and racquet sports. The venue and tournament administration offices will also be housed here.)
Indoor Tennis Center – a 53,000 square foot building with six courts that will be used for various tournament operations during the event before transitioning to a public use facility starting in 2026.
Commons – a landscaped, shaded dining area with 1,400 seats next to 13 restaurant storefronts.
Garden Suites and Club - an ultra-premium hospitality space with hand-selected finishes throughout the indoor/outdoor lounge, world-class amenities and menus curated by celebrity chef Jet Tila.
Champions Court - a 2,300-seat sunken stadium just inside the new South entrance.
Fan Lawns – the Kroger Fan Zone and Prasco Kids Zone are greenspaces designed to welcome fans for a host of activities throughout the tournament.
Performance Center – a renovation of the bottom three floors of the existing player center to expand locker rooms across two levels and provide a new, larger fitness center. There is also a Tennis Channel broadcast studio where fans will be able to view player interviews.
Grandstand Court Seats – New seats in the upper tier of Grandstand Court, replacing all bleachers
Facade – a sleek, modern, continuous wrap joins the exterior of P&G Center Court and Grandstand
Court Colors – the courts got a makeover this year, with Har-Tru surfaces and a new, two-tone blue look.
Landscaping – entire grounds reimagined to create a park-like feel with an emphasis on florals and shade.
Concrete and Grass – all walkways are now concrete, replacing the asphalt of old, with many lawn areas, both natural and synthetic, included around the venue.
Racquet sports - six pickleball and two padel courts.
Operations Center – a 20,000 square foot facility to keep the campus running smoothly.
Kitchens - three permanent kitchens to service player and hospitality dining.

Beginning in 2026, the facility will be open for year-round public use and additional events outside of the tournament weeks.

“I am extremely grateful to all of the people who have been a part of this project. This was an ambitious scope and an aggressive timeline, but I couldn’t be prouder of what the team accomplished. We feel this campus transformation will raise the bar for what it means to deliver exceptional fan and player experiences at a world-class tennis event. We look forward to welcoming everyone back this week and seeing their reactions as they take in this
transformed campus for the first time," said Jansen Dell, Cincinnati Open Chief Operating Officer.