Atlanta Open set to kick off at Atlantic Station

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Within the shadows of downtown Atlanta, a few of the greatest tennis gamers on the earth will get their shot at glory.

Atlanta Open week has arrived and it’s certain to be a winner. The match runs July 23-31 at Atlantic Station and can characteristic stars like John Isner and Coco Gauff.

“I’ll begin out with Atlanta is the primary tennis metropolis on the earth. In accordance with Scarborough analysis, there may be virtually 350,000 folks in metro Atlanta that share that frequent ardour. It’s due to the climate, ALTA and USTA, and the convenience of having the ability to play,” mentioned Eddie Gonzalez, Atlanta Open Match Director.

Match play begins on Saturday however already, the occasion is a stroke of excellent fortune for the native financial system producing greater than $10 million.

“We have now to make use of three resorts as official resort companions. We have now to make use of distributors for signage, the stadium construct, and the airport and in order that financial impression is one thing that we’re proud to assist convey to Atlanta,” Gonzalez mentioned.

And with Stadium Court docket simply ft from Atlantic Station, companies will profit from the 40,000 followers anticipated to go to the town in the course of the subsequent week.

“Our eating places see the best bump I really feel like with most likely a 20-percent improve, after which our delicate items retailer and attire shops see a minimum of a minimal of a 10-percent improve that week of tennis,” mentioned Starr Cumming, Atlantic Station Retail Director.

“Should you discuss to our pals at Atlantic Station, they are saying our occasion is the second busiest week of the 12 months outdoors of the vacation timeframe,” mentioned Gonzalez.

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