The eyes of the tennis world will be on South Florida from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 during the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships as top U.S. players such as Andre Agassi, Robby Ginepri of Acworth and James Blake vie with pros from around the world for $380,000. Agassi, who requested a wild-card bid, is playing the tournament for the first time.

In its 14th year, the tournament at the Delray Beach Tennis Center & Stadium is an official ATP event that attracts thousands of visitors and a roster of some of the world's most talented players. The Delray Beach ITC is one of a few privately owned tournaments in the world and the first tournament staged in the United States each year.

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The seven-day event includes a Charity Tennis Ball to raise money for community outreach, themed luncheons and a pro-am tournament.

The event, which brings an estimated $8 million economic impact to the city, is televised nationally and internationally in more than 150 countries. In past years, $100,000 has been raised for various charities. Information: 561-330-6000, www.atptennis.com/delraybeach.