The Phoenix Suns are planning to play a preseason game outdoors at the Indian Wells Tennis Center in October, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.

 

"It's a completely unique experience," Suns president and CEO Rick Welts said, "We like to do new and exciting things. I think it would be remarkably successful."

 

Indian Wells, which stages a combined ATP and WTA event every March, has a capacity of 16,100 and features loge seating and 44 suites, but no roof. The Suns would be responsible for providing the court plus scoreboards, backboards and video display boards.

 

"Indian Wells is one of the few places that can be considered for the game," Welts said. "It's going to be incredibly cool."

 

 

(Xinhua News Agency January 26, 2008)