New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
AT THE CONNECTICUT OPEN
THE CONNECTICUT OPEN HAS AN APP FOR THAT
The Connecticut Open app is your one-stop shop for all things about the tournament including draws, scores & schedules. Fans on site can also have select menu items delivered directly to their seats, share their favorite moments in the Fan Stream and earn points that can be redeemed daily for tournament and tech merchandise. The app will be available at the Apple App Store, Google play for Android users or at www.tennis.one.
WEEKLONG EVENTS
Food, family fun, entertainment all week long – a festival-like atmosphere around the grounds including live music nightly. Food Trucks (list subject to change)
* The Stand
* Munchies
* CraftBird & Co.
* Caseus Cheese Truck
* Crepe Choupette
* Lenny & Joe’s
* Spuds Your Way
* Maui Wowi
* Naples Pizza
* Ben & Jerry’s
CHAMPIONS GRILL PRESENTED BY KEYBANK
Champions Grill presented by KeyBank is an air conditioned Farm to Fork pop-up restaurant overlooking Stadium Court. Here you can enjoy some of Forks & Fingers most popular bites, signature libations at the Singleton Bar or Buckets of Bubbles from Mionetto, while watching world class women’s tennis.
AETNA FITZONE
Come visit the newly renovated Aetna FitZone to burn off some steam between matches. Aetna hosts a variety of activities all week including inflatables (basketball, football, an obstacle course and bouncy house), giant Connect 4, giant Jenga and an arts & crafts station. Tournament partner SportMaster (along with R.S. Site and Sports) refreshed the area, which features a show court for various clinics and Wilson Demo Days during the week and two pickleball courts.
AVANGRID POWER ZONE
AVANGRID Power Zone is a fun, comfortable and interactive space where guests at the Connecticut Open can come and recharge their devices and body. Early visitors to the Power Zone may even be in for a free surprise. AVANGRID is the parent company of CT based United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas Company.
IMG ACADEMY TENNIC CLINICS
Inspired by the WTA pros to improve your own tennis game? Join one of the daily tennis clinics taught by IMG Academy throughout the week, many of which led by Hall of Fame coach Nick Bollettieri.
PORSCHE CAR DISPLAYS (AND FREE PARKING)
For Porsche fans and car aficionados, the Connecticut Open becomes a mini car show with the latest Porsche models on display throughout the tournament grounds. New models on site this year include:
* 911 Targa 4 GTS
* Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
* 718 Boxster
* 718 Cayman S
* Cayenne E3
Fans who arrive in a Porsche can drive right up to the GOLD lot and get free parking.