Procedure and schedule Friday, 16th of June 2017 3.30 p.m. - Official opening of the GERRY WEBER OPEN-exhibition 4.00 p.m.: Location: Kreissparkasse Halle (Westf.) 4.00 p.m. - The city of Halle/Westphalia opens the 25th GERRY WEBER OPEN 5:00 p.m.: with tournament director Ralf Weber and presenter and entertainer Oliver Pocher and former world class player Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Andrei Medvedev Guestbook entry to run up the flags Autograph sessions, small talk, music entertainment Artist (star-juggler) Small field tennis Live music Location: Townhall Square Halle/Westphalia 7.00 p.m.- Alternate Sign In 9:00 p.m.: 9.00 p.m.: Draw Qualifying As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 1 Procedure and schedule Saturday, 17th of June 2017 Open day with attractive entertainment programme (free admittance to stadium grounds and adjacent courts) 10.00 a.m.: Doors Open all-day: TIE BREAK The Show with Talk, Information and Entertainment! Presented by OWL radio (moderation: Sebastian Wiese) Promotion actions and competition Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) Sports, Entertainment und Theme Eatery with: Autograph sessions/Small Talk/Interviews with tennis stars and artists Velocity measurement of serve Mascot "GERRY BERRY" Star-juggler from 11.00 a.m.: Games Opening Qualifying matches (1st round) Location: Court 1 – 3 12.45 p.m.: Juggler Daniel Hochsteiner Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) 1.00 pm- Tournament draw (main draw) 2.00 pm: (draw with tournament director Ralf Weber and ATP representatives) One main draw player and presenter & entertainer Oliver Pocher Tennis goal wall Talks, Interviews und autograph sessions Live music with the blower band „Homebrass“ Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) 3.00 p.m.: Juggler Daniel Hochsteiner Location: Forecourt stadium ground 4.00 p.m.: Juggler Daniel Hochsteiner Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) approx. 6.30 p.m.: Live music with the blower band „Homebrass“ Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 2 Procedure and schedule Saturday, 17th of June 2017 Champions Trophy presented by schauinsland-reisen Special Event (Admittance only with valid entrance ticket) 3.30 p.m.: Opening VIP area Location: GERRY WEBER EVENT CENTER Daytime: Live music with Sunrise Lounge Trio The Walentowski Gallery presents works by Otto Waalkes, Udo Lindenberg, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Frank Zander and Helge Schneider Culinary variety of various international buffets 4.00 p.m.: Opening Centre Court 5.00 p.m.: Champions Trophy (Mixed Duel) presented by schauinsland-reisen Angelique Kerber & Thomas Muster vs. Barbara Schett & Michael Stich Ort: Centre Court 8.00 p.m.: GERRY WEBER OPEN anniversary party 7.00 p.m.: Reception of guests 8.45 p.m.: Start evening program Location: VIP area Moderation: Björn Sassenroth Player interviews: Barbara Schett 10.00 p.m.: Kim Wilde & Band 80s pop icon presents her greatest hits Location: VIP area 10.45 p.m. - Opening Club500 approx. 2.00 a.m.: modern entertainment Location: VIP area 10.45 p.m.: Live music with the partyband „Airplay“ approx. 2.00a.m.: End of the event As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 3 Procedure and schedule Sunday, 18th of June 2017 Open day with attractive entertainment programme (free admittance to stadium grounds and adjacent courts) 10.00 a.m.: Doors open all-day: TIE BREAK Show with Talk, Information and Entertainment! presented by OWL radio (moderation: Sebastian Wiese) Promotion actions and competition Location: Stage of radio NRW (public area) Sports, Entertainment and Theme Eatery with • Autograph sessions/Small Talk/Interviews with tennis stars and artists FUNTIME-Funpark" presents large and skill games for all ages, a creative studio and crafts • Velocity measurement of serve, Mascot "GERRY BERRY" • Star-juggler from 11.00 a.m.: Start playing Qualifying matches (quarter-finals) Location: Court 1 and 2 11.30 a.m.: Juggler Daniel Hochsteiner Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) Finals qualifying 11.00 a.m.: game I (single) Location: Court 1 12.00 noon: game II (single) Location: Court 2 not before 1.00 p.m.: game III (single) Location: Court 1 not before 3.00 p.m.: game IV (single) Location: Court 1 4.00 p.m.: game V (double) Location: Court 2 2.00 p.m.: Juggler Daniel Hochsteiner Location: Forecourt stadium ground 3.00 p.m.: Juggler Daniel Hochsteiner Location: Stage of radio NRW (public-area) approx. 5.30 p.m.: Live music with TAY SCHMEDTMANN (winner „The Voice of Germany” 2017) (after end of matches) Location: Stage of the NRW local radios (public area) – time duration approx. 45 minutes As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 4 Procedure and schedule Sunday, 18th of June 2017 Champions Trophy presented by schauinsland-reisen Special Event (Admittance only with valid entrance ticket) 11.00 a.m.: Opening Centre Court 12:00 noon: Champions Trophy (Mixed duel) presented by schauinsland-reisen Luisa Meyer auf der Heide & Nicolas Kiefer. vs. Andrea Petkovic & Mansour Bahrami Location: Centre Court 1.00 p.m.: Opening VIP area Location: GERRY WEBER EVENT CENTER Daytime: Live music with Sunrise Lounge Trio Culinary variety of various international buffets 4.00 p.m.: Champions Trophy (Doppel) presented by schauinsland-reisen Henri Leconte & Andrei Medvedev vs. Yevgeny Kafelnikov & Paul Haarhuis Location: Centre Court As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 5 Procedure and schedule Monday, 19th of June 2017 BÄRCHEN KIDS’ DAY“ presented by Reinert and Dunlop Children & adolescents up to 18 years old pay half of the admission charge today 10.00 a.m.: Workout players (practice courts) 10.30 a.m.: Admittance to stadium grounds all-day: TIE BREAK Show with Talk, Information and Entertainment! presented by OWL radio (moderation: Sebastian Wiese) Promotion actions and competition Location: Stage of radio NRW(public area) Sports, Entertainment and Theme Eatery with • Autograph sessions/Small Talk/Interviews with tennis stars and artists • Velocity measurement of serve, Mascot "GERRY BERRY" • FUNTIME-Funpark" presents large and skill games for all ages, a creative studio and crafts approx. 11.00 a.m.: Social commitment with “von Bodelschwinghschen foundation“ Visit of a social instruction (children’s clinic Bethel) Place: Bielefeld from 12.00 noon: Main draw – 1st Round (Singles and Doubles) Location: Centre Court 1.00 p.m.: Admittance to VIP area Daytime: Live music with the Sunrise Lounge Trio Culinary variety of various international buffets 1.00 p.m. - Kids training with Dunlop, the official ball sponsor of the 3.00 p.m.: GERRY WEBER OPEN Ort: Court 2 und 3 1.00 p.m. - Action and program on the stadium ground with Jana and Sophia Münster 6.00 p.m.: (leading actors fron the movies „Hanni und Nanni“) not before “Match of the Day“ (fourth single) 5.30 p.m.: Location: Centre Court after end of matches Live performance by WINCENT WEISS (Tennis): Location: Stage of the NRW local radios (public area) – time duration approx. 60 minutes General information: Soccer FIFA Confed Cup 5.00 p.m.: Germany vs. Australia As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 6 Procedure and schedule Tuesday, 20th of June 2017 „GERMAN SPORTS DAY“ presented by Sportland NRW + Tourismus NRW Activities, interviews and autographs with the German players of the tournament and with athletes of different sports from Germany and NRW 10.00 a.m.: Workout players (practice courts) 10.30 a.m.: Admittance to stadium grounds all-day: TIE BREAK Show with Talk, Information and Entertainment! presented by OWL radio (moderation: Sebastian Wiese) Promotion actions and competition Location: Stage of radio NRW (public area) all-day: Introduction into the initiative Sportland NRW in cooperation with: Westfälischer Tennisverband e.V. Tourismus NRW Blau-Weiss Halle (Velocity measurement of serve) OWL-Tennisverband Location: joint exhibition space in the beer garden during the day: Talk and interviews with prominent athletes from NRW Location: Stage of the NRW local radios (public area) from 12.00 noon: Singles – 1st Round Doubles – 1st Round 1.00 p.m.: Admittance to VIP area Daytime: Live music with the Sunrise Lounge Trio Culinary variety of various international buffets not before “Match of the Day“ (fourth single) 5.30 p.m.: Location: Centre Court 5.30 p.m.: Live music with José Lopez & Friends Location: Stage of the NRW local radios (public area) 8.30 p.m. - Players‘ Party 2.00 a.m.: Presented by BIDI BADU (separate ticket required) Music, drinks & entertainment Location: Club500 (VIP area) As of: 09.06.2017 Programme GWO 2017 english Subject to change Seite 7 Procedure and schedule Wednesday, 21st of June 2017 “LADIES‘ DAY“ presented by Melitta in cooperation with the GOP Varieté-Theater Bad Oeynhausen Female guest will receive a discount of 30% in each category (only valid for advance booking) 10.00 a.m.: Workout players (practice courts) 10.30 a.m.: Admittance to stadium grounds all-day: TIE BREAK Show with Talk, Information and Entertainment! presented by OWL radio (moderation: Sebastian Wiese) Promotion actions and competition Location: Stage of radio NRW (public area) approx. 11.00 a.m.: Visit of the „factory for people with handicap“ Support of the institution through social commitment Place: Halle/Westfalen 11.00 a.m. - Competition “Melitta Jonglage” 3.00 p.m.: in cooperation with the GOP Varieté-Theater Bad Oeynhausen Juggling with tires and a coffee cup The best participants expect attractive prices Location: Melitta Café stand (stadium ground, next to the GERRY WEBER SPORTPARK HOTEL) from 12.00 noon: Singles – round of sixteen Doubles – round of sixteen 1.00 p.m.: Admittance to VIP area Daytime: Live music with the Sunrise Lounge Trio Culinary variety of various international buffets 1.00 p.m.