The 2024 tournament takes place Aug. 11-19 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, where it has been held since 1979.
Attending the Cincinnati Open, formerly the Western & Southern Open, has become a tradition for individuals and families across the region and beyond. But superstar players also historically participated in a tournament tradition that was even recently featured in a Hollywood film.
Here’s what you should know about the lore surrounding the now closed Mason Applebee’s, a former hub for Cincinnati Open players.
The Applebee’s connection to the Cincinnati Open
The New York Times reported in 2014 that Mason’s Applebee’s was once a staple for Cincinnati Open players to dine at, stretching back to 1997. This was because of its proximity to the tourney and the Marriott hotel, its convenient late-night hours, and the lack of competitive dining options in the area.
