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Painting and Puppies: Miami Open Unites returns with tennis stars Casper Ruud, Paula Badosa

The campaign enjoyed a third year of inspired community engagement with help from players like Matteo Berrettini, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Belinda Bencic.

ByDavid Kane

Published Mar 21, 2023

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The tennis world came together for a third year of Miami Open Unites on Monday, putting the game’s best on the front lines of community engagement in partnership with numerous philanthropic initiatives across South Florida.

“This initiative brings our players and volunteers together to make a positive impact on our community, showing that we all can make a difference when we unite for a common cause,” said Miami Open tournament director James Blake. “It is truly a favorite initiative for both the players and staff.”

Players out in the Miami community today for #MiamiOpenUnites which includes painting homes, feeding the homeless, bathing dogs and tennis lessons for kids in underserved neighborhoods…

These @MiamiOpen players were painting a couple’s home in partnership with @RebldgTogthr 🤝 pic.twitter.com/jrepdUwvGP
— TennisONE App (@TennisONEApp) March 20, 2023

ATP and WTA stars from Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune to Marie Bouzkova descended on Miami-Dade county to plant trees, paint houses, and assist with animal adoptions at The Humane Society of Greater Miami.

“Humane Society of Greater Miami cares for the lost and forgotten animals of South Florida,” Casper Ruud wrote on Instagram. “Today we got to be a part of their significant work.”

Check out some of the best moments from an exciting and inspiring day:

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Too cute 🥹🐶

As part of the annual #MiamiOpenUnites local outreach initiative, @WTA & @atptour players visit the @HumaneSociety of Miami for some puppy socialization!#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/AkXt8LYHoM
— wta (@WTA) March 21, 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas today in Miami, Florida. Planting trees for the @HealthintheHood initiative, building vegetable gardens in the community. Stef teamed up with Holger Rune & @MarieBouzkova as a part of @MiamiOpen 2023 's #MiamiOpenUnites #Tsitsipas #Tennis @WTA @atptour pic.twitter.com/ZmtzUcQigq
— LavanyaSingerDinesh🌺 (@LavanyaVocalist) March 20, 2023

🙌What a day to kick off the week at the @MiamiOpen! Our team joined @WTA and @atptour players at three #MiamiOpenUnites outreach activities supporting @RebldgTogthr the Humane Society of Greater Miami, and the Miami Rescue Mission. 🌞🎾 pic.twitter.com/qwJCGMYTLw
— Hologic (@Hologic) March 21, 2023

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Thank you to @WTA and @Hologic for all of the work you’re doing! Really making a difference in the local AND global communities. #miamiopenunites https://t.co/CogmNP4F3m
— Gaby Dabrowski (@GabyDabrowski) March 21, 2023

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