Kollywood actor Suriya and bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi was roped in to play the exhibition match at the Chennai open. In the doubles match Suriya partnered with Rohan Bopanna and Vivek Oberoi partnered with pakistan player Aisam Qureshi. Both the actors and the audience enjoyed the opening match. The main matches of the Chennai Open will be held at the SDAT Nungambakkam stadium through out the week.