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Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 3
Today’s focus: Show Courts.
The Cincinnati Open has four show courts this year—three returning favorites and one brand new addition:
* Center Court
* Grandstand
* Stadium 3
* Champions Court (Court 21) – new for 2025
With the expanded player field, these courts allow the tournament to spread out the star power, giving fans multiple ways to see big names in action. Center Court and Grandstand (with some general admission sections) require reserved tickets for each session, but Stadium 3 and Champions Court are general admission—meaning you can watch top players without a premium seat.
Case in point: Emma Raducanu played on Champions Court today to a completely packed crowd. This court is quickly becoming my favorite—it’s the smallest and most intimate of the four, and the surrounding landscaping makes it the most beautiful spot on the grounds.
My least favorite? Stadium 3. It’s functional but austere, and the lack of baseline seating feels like a missed opportunity for a large show court.
One quirk I love: Center Court and Grandstand intersect via a shared walkway. There’s surprisingly little noise crossover between matches, and it makes moving between the two quick and easy for fans.
Player Interviews
The weather was the star of post-match press today—hot, humid, and oppressive. Standing still for photos was brutal; playing tennis in those conditions? Unreal. But as several players noted, this is what they train for in the offseason—whether it’s for the North American summer or the Australian Open.
Highlights:
* Lulu Sun – An absolute revelation today. I hope these interviews help you get to know players like her—talents who don’t always get much media attention but have incredible backstories.
* Caroline Garcia – While the audio didn’t come out clean, she shared great reflections on her upcoming retirement at the US Open and her excitement for life after tennis, including her podcast.
* Ajla Tomljanović – Spoke about the rise of younger players and what it means for her career.
* Maria Sakkari – Shared her perspective on the new two-week Masters format.
* Ethan Quinn – Discussed playing through illness to notch a big win against a tough opponent.
* Taylor Townsend – Took us to school…
Looking Ahead
Day 4 means the start of Round 2—and with it, the arrival of the top seeds. It’s going to be even busier. Tomorrow’s focus: the Outer Courts.
🎧 All available press audio is included.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpass.substack.com/subscribe
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By Ground Pass PodcastToday’s focus: Show Courts.
The Cincinnati Open has four show courts this year—three returning favorites and one brand new addition:
* Center Court
* Grandstand
* Stadium 3
* Champions Court (Court 21) – new for 2025
With the expanded player field, these courts allow the tournament to spread out the star power, giving fans multiple ways to see big names in action. Center Court and Grandstand (with some general admission sections) require reserved tickets for each session, but Stadium 3 and Champions Court are general admission—meaning you can watch top players without a premium seat.
Case in point: Emma Raducanu played on Champions Court today to a completely packed crowd. This court is quickly becoming my favorite—it’s the smallest and most intimate of the four, and the surrounding landscaping makes it the most beautiful spot on the grounds.
My least favorite? Stadium 3. It’s functional but austere, and the lack of baseline seating feels like a missed opportunity for a large show court.
One quirk I love: Center Court and Grandstand intersect via a shared walkway. There’s surprisingly little noise crossover between matches, and it makes moving between the two quick and easy for fans.
Player Interviews
The weather was the star of post-match press today—hot, humid, and oppressive. Standing still for photos was brutal; playing tennis in those conditions? Unreal. But as several players noted, this is what they train for in the offseason—whether it’s for the North American summer or the Australian Open.
Highlights:
* Lulu Sun – An absolute revelation today. I hope these interviews help you get to know players like her—talents who don’t always get much media attention but have incredible backstories.
* Caroline Garcia – While the audio didn’t come out clean, she shared great reflections on her upcoming retirement at the US Open and her excitement for life after tennis, including her podcast.
* Ajla Tomljanović – Spoke about the rise of younger players and what it means for her career.
* Maria Sakkari – Shared her perspective on the new two-week Masters format.
* Ethan Quinn – Discussed playing through illness to notch a big win against a tough opponent.
* Taylor Townsend – Took us to school…
Looking Ahead
Day 4 means the start of Round 2—and with it, the arrival of the top seeds. It’s going to be even busier. Tomorrow’s focus: the Outer Courts.
🎧 All available press audio is included.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpass.substack.com/subscribe