Taylor Fritz first match scheduled; Delray Beach Open gives back to community

Jan 31, 2025

Two-time Delray Beach Open defending champion Taylor Fritz will play his first match in the quest for a historic three-peat on Thursday night, Feb. 13 not before 8 p.m. at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, the tournament announced today. Tickets are on sale now at DelrayBeachOpen.com for the ATP Tour tournament that runs Feb. 7-16.

If he wins the title, the world’s No. 4-ranked player would be: the first player to win the event three times in the tournament’s 33-year history; the 34th man since the Open Era of professional tennis began in 1968 to win at least one specific tournament three years in a row; the first American man born after 1990 to three-peat at an ATP Tour event.

Above: Taylor Fritz holds the DBO trophy. Photo credit: Delray Beach Open.

After winning his second straight title in Delray Beach last February, Fritz went on to become the first American man to reach the US Open final since 2006. He later was a finalist at the ATP Tour’s year-end championships to finish the year ranked inside the world’s Top 5 players.

Meanwhile, the Delray Beach Open (www.DelrayBeachOpen.com) announced a variety of special events and discounts at this year’s tournament benefitting local nonprofits and the community, including seniors, veterans, and kids. Celebrating its 33rd year, the Delray Beach Open, which takes place February 7-16, 2025 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, brings world-class tennis players and thousands of visitors to Delray Beach and Palm Beach County.

The following events and discounts will be offered at the 2025 Delray Beach Open:

USTA Florida Kids Day – Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids and families are invited to participate in tennis games, tennis stations and open play all onsite at the Delray Beach Open. Discounted tickets, prizes and fun for all is guaranteed!

Senior Day Discounts – Saturday, Feb. 8, Monday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Buy one, get one free box or reserved seats for seniors. To receive your special discounts, call 561.330.6000 or use the links below and enter ‘SENIOR’ as the Promo Code. Seats are Limited and seniors must be at least 55 years old. Offer may not be combined with any other promotions; proof of age required at the gate; tax and processing fees not included in pricing.

Military Appreciation Day – Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 - Day & Evening Sessions. Military, First Responders, Emergency Services Personnel Police, Fire Fighters and Nurses all receive two complimentary tickets per ID. Tickets can be redeemed day of at the Box Office window by presenting an official ID or badge.

Teacher Appreciation Day – Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 - Day Session. Teachers receive two complimentary tickets per ID. Based upon availability. Tickets can be redeemed day of at the Box Office window by presenting an official ID or badge.

Food Drive – Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 - Day Session. Sponsored by Your South Florida BMW Centers, when you donate 10 non-perishable food items, you receive one FREE seat for that session. Proceeds benefit KOP Mentoring Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Limit one ticket per person.

Burgers, Bourbon, and Brew – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (VIP access starts at 6 p.m.) The 2^nd annual event will offer guests the opportunity to sample and vote for South Florida’s best burgers, while enjoying beer, wine, and bourbon cocktails from several different distilleries and craft beer partners. Rales JFS will be represented at the event, which serves the community with everything from counseling and therapeutic services to financial assistance, nutritional support and more.

Tacos, Tequila and Tennis – Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (VIP access starts at 6 p.m.) This fan-favorite, presented by Dano’s Tequila, is returning for its third year! Guests can sample and vote for the best tacos while enjoying Dano’s Tequila cocktails. A portion of the proceeds will benefit nonprofit Love Serving Autism, which has a mission is to expand life skills and increase community inclusion and independence of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Challenges. The organization accomplishes this through multidisciplinary specialized therapeutic tennis and pickleball instruction.

Game, Set, Pour – Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (VIP access starts at 5:45 p.m.). The 6^th annual “Ultimate Pairing Event” features unlimited samplings of the best beer, wine, spirits and food from local restaurants and bars around South Florida. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Community Classroom Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes learning less stressful for students, parent, families, educators and communities.

Early registration is encouraged for all special events as space is limited and most tend to sell out weeks in advance. To learn more, purchase tickets or register for any of the above events, please visit www.DelrayBeach Open.com.