Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open names Coastal Orthopedics as medical partner for 2025 tournament
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open recently named Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, as its medical partner for the 2025 tournament.
Dr. R. Stephen Otte will serve as the on-site physician for the event activities taking place April 6 – 13, 2025 at the Sarasota Sports Club. The professional tennis tournament is part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour. With a huge economic impact, the tournament also brings top-tier tennis talent to the area.
“Coastal Orthopedics is truly privileged to be named the official medical partner for the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open,” said Dr. Otte. “Having been a part of this event for many years now, we’ve been able to gain valuable insights over the years, and it’s inspiring to watch it grow. I’m looking forward to seeing how this year’s tournament unfolds.”
During tournament week, Dr. Otte will assist with any medical issues that arise amongst the players, including evaluating injuries to make sure competitors are fit to continue the tournament and filling out appropriate forms for medical disqualification.
This is the fourth year that Dr. Otte has been chosen as the on-site physician for the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open. In previous years, he has also acted as the on-site physician for the 2023 inaugural event of the World Champions Cup and the 2021 PGA Tour’s World Champions Cup-Mexico at The Concession Golf Club.
“We are incredibly grateful for Coastal Orthopedics and their continued support as a sponsor of the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open each year,” said Elizabeth Moore. “Their commitment to the event, along with the presence of a dedicated on-site physician, ensures the safety and well-being of all participants. We truly value their partnership and look forward to another successful tournament together.”
The tournament has helped to bring top-tier tennis talent to Sarasota since 2009. In 2021, ownership changed, with the current owners bringing extensive experience and a proven track record for designing, managing and growing tennis events. More than 4,000 individuals purchased tickets last year for the week-long event.
A number of local businesses have already committed as sponsors, including Andrew Ford Fine Art, Art Avenue,Bessemer Trust, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, Budweiser, City of Sarasota, Clark Prosperi,Climate Adaption Center, Coastal Orthopedics, FPL, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, Keller Williams On The Water,Mallory Agency, Marketing.com, Michelob Ultra, Osteria 500, Pepsi, Play Tennis Practice Yoga, Rose & Ivy, Sandy Bay Partners, Toastique Sarasota, Total Tennis, US Bank, USA Coal, Wilson, WSLR 96.5 and WUSF 89.7,with Elizabeth Moore as the Title Sponsor and Tommy’s Express Car Wash as the presenting sponsor. New diamond level sponsors include TerraNova Equestrian Center, The Estates at TerraNova and MIAKKA.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities still remain. Interested individuals can learn more online or by calling 941-789-6869.
About Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open
Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open is a professional men’s tennis tournament that has been held annually in Sarasota, Fla. since 2009. Taking place at the Sarasota Sports Club, the tournament features both singles and doubles events and attracts a range of players from around the world who are looking to earn valuable ranking points and prize money. The tournament has brought top-tier tennis talent to the area, including Kei Nishikori, Tommy Paul, Jack Sock, Nick Kyrgios, James Blake, Frances Tiafoe, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Sam Querrey. In addition to the tournament, the event organizes a charity auction that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. For tickets and more information, or opportunities to volunteer at this event, visit sarasotaopen.com or call 941-789-6869.