ATP Buenos Aires
The ATP Buenos Aires (Spanish: Abierto de Buenos Aires, pronounced [aˈβjeɾto ðe ˈβwenos ˈajɾes]) originally known as the Argentine Championships and established in 1921 [1] is an annual tennis event for male tennis players held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tournament is an ATP World Tour 250 series event on the ATP World Tour, and is played on outdoor clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, in the Palermo barrio (neighbourhood). Usually held in February, it includes both a men's singles and a men's doubles tournament. Between 1970 and 1989 it was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and a Grand Prix Super Series event (1970–71).
Argentina Open | |
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Tournament information | |
Founded | 1921 |
Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Venue | Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club |
Category | ATP World Tour 250 |
Surface | Clay - outdoors |
Draw | 28S / 16Q / 16D |
Prize money | US$568,190 (2019) |
Website | argentinaopentennis.com |
Current champions (2020) | |
Singles | Casper Ruud |
Doubles | Marcel Granollers Horacio Zeballos |
History
The tournament is currently without sponsor, but presented by the City of Buenos Aires. Previously the event was known by different names such as Argentine Championships (1921-1967), South American International Championships (1968), South American Open (1969-1974), Copa AT&T and Copa Telmex.
Previous finals
Singles
Doubles
Media coverage
Television
In Argentina, Latin America and the United States the ATP from Buenos Aires is broadcast Live and Exclusive on TyC Sports in Pay TV (Cable and Satellite).
References
- "ARGENTINE CH. Tournament Roll of Honour". thetennisbase.com. The Tennis Base. Retrieved 3 October 2017.