Western & Southern Open Considers Relocation After Charlotte City Council Vote

Charlotte City Council has voted unanimously to contribute $65 million towards building a massive tennis complex to lure the Western & Southern Open, currently held in Mason, Ohio, to the south. The state, county, and city have already pledged nearly $50 million for structural upgrades to the current complex. The Western & Southern Open generates $70 million a year for the region, and Warren County officials are working to convince the owners, Beemok Capital Group, to stay in Ohio.