Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
DELRAY BEACH OPEN
Where: Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, 201 W Atlantic Ave.
When: Through Feb. 23; ATP 250 tournament starts Monday. TV: Tennis Channel
Notable: The 28th annual Delray Beach Open includes several former champions vying for the chance to return to the winner circle. Headlined by reigning Delray Beach Open champion Radu Albot, world No. 20 Nick Kyrgios and soon-to-be-retired tennis duo, Mike and Bob Bryan, the ATP 250 tournament is the tour’s first North American hardcourt event of the outdoor season. On Friday, Jack Sock, Ryan Harrison and Brandon Nakashima accepted main draw singles wildcards. Qualifying runs Saturday and Sunday, with the first round to begin Monday. The singles and doubles finals will be on Feb. 23. Before the ATP 250 tournament is the ATP Champions Tour Legends
event Friday-Sunday, which features Tommy Hass, James Blake, Vince Spadea and others.
Special exhibition Saturday: Rising star WTA star Coco Gauff, 15, of Delray Beach takes on NCAA Champion and University of Miami student-athlete Estela Perez-Somarriba at 7 p.m. Tickets for Saturday night start at $30.
Tickets: General admission is $25 at ATP 250 event, reserve seating begins at $45, and courtside box seating starts at $65. The Veranda & On-Court area ranges from $100-$250, depending on the day attending. Go to yellowtennisball.com or call 561-330-6000.
Parking: Public parking ranges from $5-$20 and is available in multiple lots surrounding the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.