media alert
Subject Line: Tom Garfinkel to address Miami Open 2021 changes and concerns due to COVID-19 on March 10, 2021
***MEDIA ALERT***
Press Conference with CEO of Hardrock Stadium, Tom Garfinkel, addresses misinformation on Miami Open
Who: The Miami Open located at the Hardrock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Tom Garfinkel, CEO of Miami Dolphins and Hardrock Stadium will be the spokesperson for the press conference being held.
What: Zoom press conference held by Tom Garfinkel, CEO of Miami Dolphins and Hardrock Stadium, to address the tournament misinformation and the ticket changes happening to ensure safety due to COVID-19.
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11 a.m.
Where: Zoom (Details to be released closer to the date)
Why: The Miami Open was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 but will remain open this year with new changes to accommodate guests abiding to COVID-19 rules and regulations. Such changes will be replacing the stadium court with the grandstand court as the main court, ticket purchases made for the original event will be made for the 2022 tournament and limited packages will be available in order to facilitate social distancing and a safe experience.
About Miami Open
The Miami Open was founded in 1985 by former player Butch Buchholz. The two-week tennis tournament is held annually at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Each year around 30,000 people come watch the athletes play. The men’s ATP Tour Masters 1000 circuit and women’s WTA Tour are part of the tournament. Visit www.maimiopen.com for more information.
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