LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Tickets are now available for the Baptist Health Little Rock Open, which will feature professionally ranked tennis players from around the world during seven days of exciting play in June.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Men’s Pro Circuit event, part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour, is set for Monday, June 3, through Sunday, June 9, at the newly renovated Rebsamen Tennis Center in Little Rock. Hosted by Baptist Health Foundation in partnership with the city of Little Rock, the Baptist Health Little Rock Open will bring players ranked from 100 to 300 in global standings. It is one of few professional sporting events in the state.
The daily schedule of play is determined by a number of factors and will be posted the evening before. Matches are tentatively set to begin each day at 10 a.m. Day matches last until 4 p.m. and night matches are from 4 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase at the following rates via the Baptist Health Little Rock Open website, littlerockopen.com:
- Monday, June 3: Free
- Tuesday, June 4, through Friday, June 7: Free for day matches, $10 for night matches
- Saturday, June 8 (Semi-Finals): $15
- Sunday, June 9 (Finals): $15
- Weekend Pass (Saturday and Sunday): $25
- All-Access Pass, which includes a catfish, shrimp and chicken dinner Wednesday, June 5 by Fire Extinguisher Sales & Services: $65
Admission is free all week for attendees under the age of 18.
During the seven days of play, professional tennis players will compete for $81,000 in prize money and their places in Grand Slams. Also planned are Kids Court activities, food trucks, vendors and live music as well as a BHealthy Farmers Market on Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“The Baptist Health Little Rock Open will bring a level of tennis to Arkansas we haven’t seen since The Davis Cup in the mid 1970s,” said Brent Birch, this year’s tournament committee chairman. “The talent level of the tennis players will provide awesome action for spectators and the event will be first class in every way. The Baptist Health Little Rock Open is a can’t miss event for area tennis players and fans.”
The Baptist Health Little Rock Open, presented by Standard Business Systems, will benefit Baptist Health Foundation’s Give Fresh: The Power of Food program, which distributes fresh produce from Arkansas farms to high-need neighborhoods. The families that receive these bags of food are also given tips on how healthy eating habits will impact their health.
Volunteer opportunities in a variety of capacities are available for the Baptist Health Little Rock Open. Available positions and time slots are listed on the event’s website by clicking “Volunteer.” All volunteers, who must be 12 years of age or older, will receive a T-shirt to wear during their shift and will get free entry all week. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, May 15.
Tournament updates will be posted to the Baptist Health Little Rock Open website, littlerockopen.com, and via its social media channels: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For questions about the tournament, contact Baptist Health Foundation by email at baptisthealth.foundation@baptist-health.org or by phone at (501) 202-1839.
Baptist Health is an Arkansas-based, locally owned and managed, not-for-profit, and faith-based health care organization. Baptist Health is also Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization with more than 200 access points and approximately 11,000 employees operating 11 hospitals. For more information about Baptist Health, visit baptist-health.com or call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
