Sony Ericsson Open: Friday Off Court Events Recap

Written by: Staff on 26th March 2011

Sony Ericsson Open: Friday Off Court Events Recap |

MIAMI DOLPHIN CHEERLEADERS: Miami Dolphin cheerleaders Fabiola Romero and Ariana Aubert came to the Sony Ericsson Experience to teach ATP World Tour player Mardy Fish some dance techniques. While the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders posed for pictures, Fish hung around to sign autographs for fans.

MAKE A WISH WITH RAFA: World No. 1 Rafael Nadal hosted Benjamin Taylor, a Make-A-Wish child and his family. Ben received a tour of the site by tournament director Adam Barrett. On the final stop, Lauren Mallon with FILA, the official clothing sponsor of the Sony Ericsson Open, fitted Benjamin in his own personal tennis outfit. Ready to hit the courts, Ben and his family watched Nadal’s practice courtside and even hit a few balls with the superstar player. Ben and his family will return Saturday night to catch Nadal take on Kei Nishikori.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of the world’s leading children’s charities. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted the wishes of more than 200,000 children with life-threatening medical conditions in the United States since 1980.

SONY ERICSSON OPEN PARTY TOUR: Making its second stop of the tournament, the Sony Ericsson Open Party Tour unloaded at a new venue this year at Bayside Marketplace. Tennis fans had the chance to take photos with fan favorites, Petra Kvitova and Jurgen Melzer.

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