Now an annual tradition, the August 9th Opening Night Ceremonies are a perfect blend of tennis and entertainment.  This year, Mia Carruthers of MTV’s hit show "Taking the Stage" will be the feature performer kicking off the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women’s Open.  The Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center will also perform in the half-hour show.

Immediately following the ceremonies will be a marquee women’s match featuring No. 9 seed Victoria Azarenka and former No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion Ana Ivanovic.

*Players subject to change