(September 22, 2012) -- The Party Rock Open and Redfoo of the hit group LMFAO will debut with weekly night matches at Darling Tennis Center to complement a full schedule of events, kicking off with Cox Kids’ Day on Sunday, Sept. 23 from noon to 3 p.m.
The Party Rock Open is a women’s $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit Event. A full Party Rock atmosphere will be in effect all week with deejay sets taking place Wednesday through Friday prior to the featured 6 p.m., night matches on the 3,000 capacity stadium court.
Italy’s Romina Oprandi, currently ranked No. 59 in the WTA world rankings, captured the title in 2011, while top 25 player and U.S. Olympian Varvara Lepchenko was the 2010 champion.
The tournament’s official website is www.partyrockopen.com. To learn more about Redfoo and Party Rock Clothing, go to www.partyrockclothing.com.
The Party Rock Open is presented by Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, Las Vegas’ premier orthopedics group. Other sponsors include: USTA-Nevada, CourtThink, LLC, Agent Atleta, Ltd., WG Communications Group, Cox Communications, ESPN 1110 AM, The Point 97.1, 98.5 KLUC, Marty Hennessey Foundation, Solinco strings, Western Cab Company, Marquis Aurbach and Coffing, www.10sBalls.com, ASICS, and Perrier water.
The tournament has announced the following “theme” nights and schedule of events. (Note: Subject to change.)
Sunday, Sept. 23
Qualifying singles matches: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cox Kids Day: Noon-3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 24
Qualifying singles matches: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Pro-Am featuring Redfoo and Opening Night Main Draw Kickoff Celebration at 6:00 p.m.
Final round of qualifying, main draw singles and doubles: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Featured singles night match: 6:00 p.m.
Tournament Pro-Am featuring Redfoo and tournament pros: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
American Cancer Society Awareness Night. By entering the code ACS on the www.partyrockopen.com website, half of the ticket price will be donated to the Las Vegas American Cancer Society chapter throughout the entire tournament.
Main-draw singles and doubles: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Featured singles night match: 6:00 p.m.
Deejay Set: Beginning at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27
The Party Rock Open honors those serving at nearby Nellis Air Force Base with Military Appreciation Night. Any former or active military members can present ID and gain free admission into the tournament.
Second Round Singles and Doubles: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Featured singles night match: 6:00 p.m.
Deejay Set: Beginning at 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28
Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas Night. By entering the code BGC on the www.partyrockopen.com website, half of the ticket price will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas throughout the entire tournament. Singles Quarterfinals: Doubles Semifinals 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured singles night match: 6:00 p.m. Deejay set: Beginning at 5 p.m. Semifinal Saturday, Sept. 29 USTA Appreciation Night. Las Vegas USTA league teams and junior and senior competitors will be recognized.
Singles Semifinals: 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
USTA League Day
Championship Sunday, Sept. 30
Doubles Final: 11 a.m.
Singles Final: 1 p.m.
Trophy Presentation/Closing Ceremonies