In 2009, The L.A. Tennis Open will feature a 28-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles competition. In its 83rd year, the landmark Southern California ATP tournament is the longest running annual professional sporting event in Los Angeles, and offers total player compensation in excess of $1 million. Proceeds from the L.A. Tennis Open, held in conjunction with UCLA, benefit the grassroots programs of the non-profit Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA) and UCLA. The SCTA offers programs, leagues, and tournaments involving 300,000 juniors and 50,000 adults and seniors.

 

Venue: Los Angeles Tennis Center at UCLA

Location: 420 E. Charles Young Dr. West
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Surface: Hard/Outdoors

The center opened May 20, 1984, and hosted the demonstration tennis event of the 1984 Summer Olympics. The UCLA Bruins tennis teams moved to the facility in 1985 (men) and 1997 (women). The center currently hosts the L.A. Tennis Open, an ATP Tour event. The main grandstand surrounds three courts, and has a capacity of 5,800 spectators. There are eight lighted, hard-surface courts at the center, which can hold 10,000 spectators.

 

The following hotels are only recommendations. We will be happy to suggest other accommodation options based on your preferences.

Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel

Located on elegant Wilshire Blvd. in the heart of Rodeo Drive, Century City and Westwood Village, The Beverly Hills Plaza offers a garden oasis of tranquility. Whether your stay is short or long, the intimate size of the hotel and its hospitable staff enables the plaza to deliver personalized service. Their luxurious suites with a modern European décor offer a relaxing, elegant atmosphere sure to please both business and leisure travelers.

Distance to the Stadium: .8 miles

Prices starting at: $430.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, daily breakfast at the hotel, and entrance for two days to the L.A. Tennis Open Day and Night)

 

W Hotel Los Angeles Westwood

At the foothills of Beverly Hills/Bel Air, squarely in the center of glamour, W Los Angeles Westwood is located between Rodeo Drive and the Santa Monica beaches, near UCLA and the 405 Freeway, and is surrounded by boutique shops and theaters. Step outside to The Backyard and WET, the perfect escape from the sprawling city. Sip and savor under the sun, take a dip in the pool or retreat to an airy cabana surrounded by lush botanicals in this ultimate Los Angeles hideaway. Escape to 258 redesigned modern, spacious bungalow-style rooms and suites by Thom Filicia. Enjoy stylish surprises in your own residential retreat with panoramic views of Beverly Hills and vibrant colors to awaken the senses.

Distance to the Stadium: .8 miles

Prices starting at: $616.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, daily breakfast at the hotel, and entrance for two days to the L.A. Tennis Open Day and Night)

 

Hilgard House Westwood Village

The Hilgard House Hotel & Suites is a modern European style hotel located at the southern edge of the UCLA campus in the heart of Westwood Village. Hilgard House is the museum hotel, within walking distance of the Armand Hammer and Fowler museums, and just 10 minutes by car from the new Getty Center.  Beaches, shopping, business, cultural and entertainment centers are minutes away.

Prices starting at: $399.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, daily breakfast at the hotel, and entrance for two days to the L.A. Tennis Open Day and Night)