Jon Vilma To Play at Sony Ericsson Open

From player autograph and question-and-answer sessions to live music and fashion shows, the Sony Ericsson Open offers fans more than just world class tennis:

Entertainment Stage: next to the Bombay Sapphire Lounge offers daily live music, Q&A sessions with players and fashion shows. Talk with top Fila tennis stars at Fila Friday Night, 6 p.m.

Fila Family Zone: family tennis activities, open daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fashion show: Fila shows off spring 2010 tennis, golf, lifestyle and performance wear with a peek at fall collection, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

Beach Tennis: a combination of volleyball and tennis—exhibitions and open play on the Grandstand Court, more information: beachtennisusa.net

Star visits: New Orleans Saints and former UM linebacker Jonathan Vilma is scheduled to play a set of tennis with Caroline Wozniacki, Thursday, noon, Court B. Heat guard Dwyane Wade is scheduled to take on Andy Roddick in a game of H-O-R-S-E and tennis, Saturday, 2 p.m., Court B.

Shopping: Fila, Tournament Sports Shop, TennisPlaza.com, Bolle eyewear, Head & Penn representatives, IMG Academies, U.S. Tennis Association membership booth.

Food: Collectors Club's new offerings include kobe beef sliders and lamb chops; Veuve Cliquot Wine & Sushi Bar; Ben & Jerry's; Bombay Sapphire Lounge serves tournament's signature drink "Bombay Sapphire Ace"; Crepe Express; Heineken Red Star Café; Starbucks.

Click here to order Jon Vilma's proCane Rookie Card.



(sun-sentinel.com)