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Markin Abras: Reflecting on the past 4 years since the relocation of the Miami Open from Key Biscayne to Hard Rock Stadium, what notable transformations have you observed (challenges, advances, etc.)? James Blake: I think the Miami Open presented by Itaú has really settled into its home at the Hard Rock Stadium. Obviously, it was a big move at the time and it’s a very different setup from Key Biscayne, but the facilities in place for the players and fans at Hard Rock Stadium are second to none, and the move overall has been a big success. The players are now able to take advantage of all the best-in-class facilities in position for the Dolphins year-round, and the campus itself has been developed and expanded in the past four years, offering guests what I think is one of the best on offer at any events. We are able to bring together all that Miami has to offer for what I believe is the most culturally immersed tennis festival on the tour circuit. MA: What are some lesser-known behind-the-scenes efforts that you are personally involved in making the Miami Open a world-class tennis tournament? James Blake: It’s pretty much everything from player liaison to player experience and facilities to operations to match scheduling and planning. When I played on Tour, I literally had no understanding of the amount of planning, preparations, and work that go into delivering a successful tournament of this magnitude. We are lucky to have the experienced team at IMG in place at Hard Rock Stadium year-round working day-to-day on the operations side of the event, and although it is a big job, I love the challenge and working with our team to make the Miami Open presented by Itaú even better every year. MA: As the Director of the Miami Open, what have been some formidable obstacles and moments you have encountered thus far? James Blake: I think the move to the Hard Rock Stadium was the most formidable moment, uprooting a successful tournament with the intention of giving it the space to develop and grow was a necessary move for the future of the event. It was unknown territory for me, and it has been a steep learning curve, but it’s a process I have enjoyed being a part of very much. There are so many aspects to operating a tournament of this level and scale that, as a player, you don’t tend to give too much thought to, but I have loved learning about it. I feel really comfortable in this role now as I head into my 6th year as Tournament Director and proud of everything our team has achieved so far. MA: This year sees the introduction of Wheelchair Tennis and Major League Pickleball at the Miami Open. Could you shed some light on the decision-making process behind these additions? The second week is incredibly exciting on the show courts, but there is obviously less going on on the outside courts, and we wanted