The Miami Open tennis tournament will be heading to Hard Rock Stadium in 2019.
According to a press release released Wednesday, the Miami-Dade County commission has given a unanimous thumbs up to move the tournament, ending a brief impasse.
Showcase matches will be held in the 65,000-seat stadium, temporarily revamped for tennis, with permanent outer courts to be constructed in the adjacent parking lot.
The Miami Open’s last event at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, where it has enjoyed a successful 32-year run, will take place in March 2018.
“The Miami Open has been a part of Miami’s culture for as long as I can remember and it’s a tournament that is very special to me and my family,” said 23-time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams. “I’ve enjoyed some of my best career moments in Miami thanks to the amazing tournament team and the supportive Miami fans. I am thrilled the Miami Open is staying in Miami, where it belongs.”