MIAMI OPEN OFFERS MIAMI PUBLIC CHANCE TO PLAY PADEL ON CAMPUS OF ATP AND WTA 1000 TOURNAMENT
March 22, 2025: Today, The Miami Open presented by Itaú ATP and WTA 1000 in association with Ultra Padel, the largest club in America, and Padel-Lux has announced their showcase of the world’s fastest-growing sport padel at the Hard Rock Stadium, which this fortnight is playing host to the world’s best tennis stars.
Miami Open-bound tennis fans will, over the course of the tournament, have the opportunity to experience Padel during a period that, with all the other racquet focused programming happening in Miami, has been named America’s Racquets Week.
Fans will need a Miami Open ticket which gives them access to all the world-class tennis action, as well as the chance to play padel on the Ultra Park by Padel Lux court. Fans with tickets to the tennis will be able to experience padel on a court within the Palm Court area on campus as they enter the gates of the stadium from March 16-30 date all day long. The court is available for Miami Open ticketholders to play on, alongside their friends and family, whether you are a newcomer to the sport, or a regular player in Miami’s fast-growing padel scene. Coaching is available on site to teach first-timers how to play! Join in on the fun to learn from the best coaches from Ultra, and also former World No.1 and multiple World Champion, Hernan Auguste.
Speaking about the event, IMG's Hernan Auguste said, “The Miami Open presented by Itaú is such an exciting event, and we’re ecstatic to bring the sport of padel alongside tennis, given this city’s fast-growing appetite for the world’s fastest-growing sport. Padel is also now considered the fastest growing sport in America, and we couldn’t be happier to bring this court to life at such a big moment for the sport”.
About the Miami Open presented by Itaú
The 2025 Miami Open will be played March 16 – March 30 at Hard Rock Stadium. The 15-day combined event is owned and operated by IMG. The Miami Open is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, a WTA 1000 event on the WTA calendar, and features the top men's and women's tennis players in the world. The tournament is widely regarded as the most glamorous on the ATP and WTA calendars because of Miami’s unique personality, thriving nightlife, five-star hotels and restaurants, beautiful weather and beaches, and celebrity appeal, as well as its close proximity to both Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
About IMG
IMG is an industry-leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (Wimbledon), EuroLeague Basketball, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
About Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination and curator of world-class events. The best-in-class venue is home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Hurricanes football team, the Orange Bowl, Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, Miami Open presented by Itaú, major concerts, CONMEBOL Copa America 2024™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™. Due to its overall sustainability efforts, the multifunctional venue holds Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification and FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating. For more information, visit hardrockstadium.com.