MASON — The Western & Southern Open tennis tournament is officially staying in Ohio.
Tournament officials made the announcement on social media, with the help of this year’s winners Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, saying it would be staying in Mason.
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“Your wonderful tournament is staying in Cincinnati,” Djokovic said.
Our 2023 champions have some exciting news...@wta @atptour @usta @itftennis pic.twitter.com/g8i7nTGgik
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) October 10, 2023
The announcement came after a debate on whether the tournament would leave Mason for Charlotte, North Carolina.
Next year marks the tournament’s 125th year.
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