WHO:  Delray Beach Open

WHAT:  The Delray Beach Open, the world’s only 10-day tennis event consisting of an ATP Champions Tours event (Feb. 12 – 14, 2016) and an ATP World Tour event (Feb. 15 – 21, 2016), is televised in the U.S. and 120-plus countries internationally.  The tournament welcomes more than 50,000 spectators to enjoy the tennis plus live music and artisans, on-site dining and drinking, interactive exhibits, shopping and 10+ hospitality and special events.  Delray Beach Open’s ATP World Tour event is one of only 11 ATP events in the U.S. and consists of single-elimination singles and doubles events featuring many of the top-ranked men’s professionals in the world.  The ATP Champions Tour event features legends of the game in a U.S. vs International team format. Delray Beach Open features the only ATP Champions Tour event in the United States.

WHEN: Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 21, 2016

PLAYERS: Featured players include: 

Milos Raonic, currently No. 9 in the world and has won six ATP titles in 15 finals. Best Grand Slams include a SF at Wimbledon in 2014 and QFs at the 2015 Australian Open and 2014 Roland Garros.

Bryan Brothers(twins Bob and Mike), four-time Delray Beach winners (2009, 2010, 2014 & 2015) and defending champions are 20-4 all-time in Delray. Reached the DBO doubles final 5 times. CAREER: The 37-year-old twins are the first doubles team to win 100 titles together (now at 109), accomplished when winning their 16th Grand Slam at the 2014 US Open.

Champions Tour:  Team USA: James Blake, Aaron Krickstein,

Team International: Sebastien Grosjean (FRA), Mark Philippoussis (AUS), Greg Rusedski (GBR)

WHERE:  The Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, in Delray Beach, Florida.  Delray Beach, known as the “Village on the Sea,” has been named “America’s Most Fun Small Town” by USA Today/Rand McNally.  It is located in Palm Beach County, just miles from both Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport.  The Tennis Center is located on bustling Atlantic Avenue, less than a mile from the beach, lined with cafes, fine dining establishments, art galleries and boutiques.

DETAILS: Ticket packages, travel packages and sponsorships can be found at Delray Beach Open

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