Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2020 Issue
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The eagerly awaited annual event did not disappoint - the<br />
world’s only combined ATP Champions Tour Legends event<br />
and ATP 250 Tour event added a new twist in <strong>2020</strong> – the firstever<br />
women’s match in tournament history starring Delray Beach<br />
local and teen sensation Coco Gauff. The hometown girl stole everyone’s<br />
hearts Valentine’s Day weekend amongst matches featuring<br />
Hall of Famers and fan-favorites such as James Blake, Tommy Haas,<br />
David Ferrer and other legends.<br />
President’s Day Monday saw the show get down to serious business<br />
as the game’s current ATP Tour stars took the court. The green<br />
flag might as well have been red, white, and blue as the main event<br />
was dominated by the home team with young American Reilly Opelka<br />
edging Yoshito Nishioka (JPN), using a record 99th ace at championship<br />
point to seal the singles title, while the Bryan Brothers closed<br />
their Delray Beach chapter winning their 6th title at “The Beach” in<br />
their swan song appearance.<br />
There was something for all to enjoy at the event - like chilling onsite<br />
at the Raeburn Winery & Champagne Lounge, the Shipyard Beer<br />
Garden and partaking in Sipsmith Gin’s DBO Smash – the Official<br />
(adult) Beverage of the tournament. Foodies found their favorites at<br />
That’s Amore Brick Oven Pizza, Guaca Go, and tried Bit-O-Gelato’s<br />
unique flavors including Nuts 4 Coco and Thai-breaker Tea.<br />
While many tourney attendees went “gaga” for The Volley Girls and<br />
Company, others who favored less hustle n’ bustle headed to a VIP<br />
Lounge & Game Room with Clive Daniel and Boynton Billiards overlooking<br />
the tournament grounds from the second floor of the clubhouse.<br />
In addition to the on-and-off court action, there were several<br />
not-to-be missed events, including the return of Game Set Pour, the<br />
ultimate pairing event highlighting the best local eats and a mouthwatering<br />
menu of beer and wine. And, there were also one-of-a-kind<br />
dining/networking events in the Hospitality Pavilion, like the exclusive<br />
Box Holders Party, the Chamber Bash, and Lilly Pulitzer’s Ladies<br />
Luncheon to hob nob with the players.<br />
If you missed the <strong>2020</strong> Delray Beach Open by VITACOST.com, the<br />
best news is that it will be back next year so mark your calendar for<br />
February 12-21, 2021!<br />
www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com | april <strong>2020</strong> | 69
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