Atlanta Open (tennis)
| Atlanta Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia United States |
| Venue | Atlantic Station (2012–2024)[1] |
| Category | ATP Tour 250 (2010–2024) |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Draw | 28S/32Q/16D |
| Prize money | $756,020 (2024)[2] |
| Website | atlantaopentennis.com |
| Current champions (2024) | |
| Singles | |
| Doubles | United States Nathaniel Lammons United States Jackson Withrow |
The Atlanta Open was a professional men's tennis tournament that was played in the Atlanta area in the United States from 2010 to 2024, usually during July or August. The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts as part of the USTA's US Open Series, the seven-week summer season lead-up to the U.S. Open. The Atlanta Open was known as the Atlanta Tennis Championships for its first two years before signing BB&T as a title sponsor in 2012. In 2015, the tournament was acquired by GF Sports from its then-owners, the USTA.[3]
The event was removed from the 2025 calendar.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]In 2009, the Association of Tennis Professionals purchased the license for the tournament in Indianapolis because of low ticket sales and a struggle to attract top players.[5] In December 2009 it was announced that the ATP had sold the license to a group in Atlanta, Georgia, where it would be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club.[5] Prior to 2010 Atlanta had previously held a tennis tournament known as the Verizon Tennis Challenge from 1992 to 2001. That tournament, also held at the Atlanta Athletic Club, included Andy Roddick, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe among its past champions.
In 2011 the tournament moved to the Racquet Club of the South in suburban Atlanta.[6] In 2012, the tournament gained BB&T as title sponsor and changed its name to the BB&T Atlanta Open.[7] The 2012 and later editions have been held in Atlantic Station in midtown Atlanta. Temporary courts are constructed around the retail and residential area's central park. The main court has a capacity of 4,000 people.[8] In 2015, the tournament was acquired from the USTA by GF Sports.[9]
For its first six years, the Atlanta Open singles was dominated by Americans. Mardy Fish, Andy Roddick, and John Isner were the only men to win the event before Australian Nick Kyrgios defeated Isner in the 2016 final. Isner, a former Georgia Bulldog and local favorite, owns the tournament records for most finals (9) and most titles (6).
Eddie Gonzalez served as Atlanta Open Tournament Director from 2014-2022.
Finals
[edit | edit source]Singles
[edit | edit source]Doubles
[edit | edit source]Records
[edit | edit source]| Record | Player(s) | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner of most Men's Singles titles |
United States John Isner | 6 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021 |
| Winner of most consecutive Men's Singles titles |
United States John Isner | 3 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Most Men's Singles finals | United States John Isner | 9 | 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 |
| Most Matches Played | United States John Isner | 44 | 2010–2023 |
| Most Matches Won | United States John Isner | 37 | 2010–2023 |
| Most Matches Won % | United States John Isner | 84.09% | 2010–2023 |
| Most Appearances | United States John Isner | 13 | 2010–2023 |
| Winner of most Men's Doubles titles (individual) |
United States Bob Bryan United States Mike Bryan United States Nathaniel Lammons United States Jackson Withrow |
2 | 2015, 2017 2015, 2017 2011, 2012 2023, 2024 2023, 2024 |
| Winner of most consecutive Men's Doubles titles (individual) |
United States Nathaniel Lammons United States Jackson Withrow |
2 | 2011, 2012 2023, 2024 2023, 2024 |
See also
[edit | edit source]- WCT Atlanta Championships – men's tournament
- WTA Atlanta – women's tournament
- List of tennis tournaments
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Atlanta Tennis Championships Projects: NUSSLI
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Atlanta Open (tennis)
- Hard court tennis tournaments in the United States
- US Open Series
- ATP Tour
- ATP Tour 250
- Sports competitions in Indianapolis
- Sports competitions in Atlanta
- Recurring sporting events established in 1988
- 2010 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Defunct tennis tournaments in the United States