The Phoenix Suns are planning to play a preseason game outdoors
at the Indian Wells Tennis Center in October, The Arizona Republic
reported Friday.
"It's a completely unique experience," Suns president and CEO
Rick Welts said, "We like to do new and exciting things. I think it
would be remarkably successful."
Indian Wells, which stages a combined ATP and WTA event every
March, has a capacity of 16,100 and features loge seating and 44
suites, but no roof. The Suns would be responsible for providing
the court plus scoreboards, backboards and video display
boards.
"Indian Wells is one of the few places that can be considered
for the game," Welts said. "It's going to be incredibly cool."
(Xinhua News Agency January 26, 2008)