The excitement for this year’s Atlanta Open has escalated as Atlanta native Chris Eubanks joins the main draw singles field for the prestigious ATP tournament. Scheduled to take place from July 22nd to July 30th, 2023 at Atlantic Station, the event promises thrilling tennis action and a chance for local fans to cheer on their hometown hero.
Eubanks, riding high on his career-best world ranking of 31, captured the tennis world’s attention with an impressive run at Wimbledon. Although his exceptional streak concluded in the Wimbledon quarterfinals when he faced a resilient Daniil Medvedev, the young talent displayed remarkable skills throughout the tournament. On July 1st, he secured his first ATP Tour title at the Mallorca Championships in Mallorca, Spain, cementing his position as one of the sport’s rising stars. Having previously earned accolades as a two-time All-American at Georgia Tech and two-time ACC Player of the Year, Eubanks brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Atlanta Open.
Peter Lebedevs, the Atlanta Open tournament director, expressed his delight at adding Eubanks to the main singles draw. “We’re thrilled to be able to add Chris Eubanks to the main singles draw from qualifying at the Atlanta Open,” said Lebedevs. “He’s playing the best tennis of his career, and we are excited to watch him compete in his hometown. Chris adds another talented name to our fantastic main draw.”
Doubles Field to Deliver Riveting Matches
In addition to the thrilling singles lineup, the Atlanta Open has announced an equally impressive main doubles field for this year’s tournament. The duo of Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer, ranked 28th in the world as a doubles team, will undoubtedly deliver an electrifying performance.
Atlanta native and former Florida Gator standout, Ben Shelton, will also be part of the doubles field. After an outstanding run at the 2023 Australian Open, where he reached the quarterfinals, Shelton established himself as the youngest American man to achieve such a feat since the legendary Andy Roddick in 2002. Teaming up with Japan’s Ben McLachlan, Shelton aims to continue his impressive doubles journey.
Returning champion Thanasi Kokkinakis, alongside South Africa’s Lloyd Harris, seeks to replicate their past success in Atlanta after claiming the doubles title last year. Moreover, the University of Georgia’s tennis stars, Ethan Quinn and Trent Bryde, have earned an invitation to the doubles main draw as a wild card. The duo’s exceptional performance throughout the NCAA season earned them a well-deserved spot among the nation’s top-ranked doubles teams.
“We’re very excited to announce a strong field for the doubles competition at the Atlanta Open,” said Lebedevs. “Singles qualifying competition gets going this weekend with some fantastic matches, and we can’t wait for the doubles action to begin.”
A Star-Studded Main Singles Draw
The anticipation for the main singles draw is growing as top-ranked players from around the world prepare to battle for the Atlanta Open title. Among the prominent names are the highly acclaimed American Taylor Fritz (No. 9), defending champion Alex de Minaur (No. 18), and the hometown favorite Ben Shelton (No. 39). Former world No. 4, Japan’s Kei Nishikori, and France’s Gael Monfils, a former world No. 6, add an international flavor to the tournament.
Adding to the excitement, the six-time Atlanta Open champion John Isner, a former USA No. 1, will be eager to once again lift the trophy in front of his home crowd. Additionally, fans can anticipate the participation of Andres Martin, representing Georgia Tech, who earned a wild card entry into the main draw.
Secure Your Tickets Now
With such an array of tennis superstars set to grace the court, tickets for the 2023 Atlanta Open are in high demand. Premium seating, individual session tickets, and weeklong passes are available for purchase. Moreover, the women’s Sunday Showdown delivered by UPS, featuring Coco Gauff and Laylah Fernandez, promises to be a spectacular event not to be missed. And here’s some great news for young tennis enthusiasts – children aged 12 and under can attend the qualifying matches on July 22 and Sunday morning, July 23, for free (excluding the Sunday Showdown on the evening of July 23).
About the Atlanta Open
The Atlanta Open, an annual event held each July at Atlantic Station, stands as one of the prominent summer tournaments in the US Open Series. Witnessing the finest men’s tennis players competing in both singles and doubles events, the tournament attracts approximately 40,000 fans, providing an estimated economic impact of $10.3 million to Atlanta. With defending champion Alex de Minaur and past champions like John Isner and Andy Roddick, the Atlanta Open has earned its reputation as a premier sporting event. For more information, visit www.atlantaopentennis.com.