BB&T Atlanta Open
- Tournament level: ATP World Tour 250 Event
- 2013 dates: July 20-28, 2013; Qualifying: July 20-21, 2013
- Site: Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, Ga., 30363,www.atlanticstation.com
- Tournament office: 264 19th Street, Suite 2220, Atlanta, Ga., 30363
- Singles main draw: 28-player draw with four players coming from qualifying
- Doubles main draw: 16-team draw
- Qualifying draw: 32-player singles draw
- Committed players: Mike & Bob Bryan in doubles, John Isner, Mardy Fish, Ryan Harrison, Christian Harrison, Kevin Anderson
- Emirates Airline US Open Series: Atlanta is the first men's tournament in eight-tournament series leading up the US Open. 2013 will be the tenth year of the Series.
- Web site: www.bbtatlantaopen.com
- Facebook page
- Twitter page
- Atlanta Text Club signup
- ATP World Tour website for the tournament
- 2013 Prize Money: $546,930; total financial commitment: $623,730
- 2013 Champions prize money: singles, $98,700; doubles (shared), $30,000
- 2013 Stadium Court seating capacity: 3,728
- 2013 total seating capacity including Grandstand Court & Court 3: 4,706
- 2012 attendance: 33,587
BB&T Atlanta Open History
The sanction for the BB&T Atlanta Open was purchased by USTA Southern from the ATP World Tour on December 17, 2009. The section is the largest among the USTA’s 17 sections and represents approximately 25 percent of the national membership.
The 250-point tournament had been played in Indianapolis beginning in 1921.
2012
Champion Andy Roddick and finalist Gilles Muller. |
Andy Roddick made his mark as an 18-year-old by winning the Atlanta tournament on clay in 2001, his first ATP World Tour crown. Eleven years later, he won his last championship at the BB&T Atlanta Open. A month later, he announced his retirement during the US Open.
Roddick cruised to his 32nd ATP World Tour title 1-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 defeating Gilles Muller of Luxembourg. Roddick overcame a minor injury in the first set and changed the momentum in the match to cruise in the third set.
Ryan Harrison, a native of Shreveport, La., and Matthew Ebden defeated Xavier Malisse and Michael Russell to win the doubles crown 6-3, 3-6, [6]. In 2011, Ebden took the doubles crown while playing with Alex Bogomolov Jr.
The tournament began the first of a multi-year contract to be hosted by Atlantic Station. The multi-use complex in Atlanta's Midtown section was a huge hit with players, fans, ATP World Tour and Emirates Airline US Open Series officials. Besides a spectacular view of Atlanta's skyline, Atlantic Station also provided many amenities, including dozens of restaurants, shops and a multiplex movie theater. Atlantic Station will continue to be the site until at least 2014. Mardy Fish, the 2010 and 2011 champion, and John Isner, America's highest ranked player and former Georgia Bulldog, are committed to play through 2014.
Emirates Airline US Open Series
The Emirates Airline US Open Series has established itself as a true regular season of hard court tennis, linking 10 summer tournaments to the US Open. Fans follow the action throughout the summer through national television coverage, culminating each week with back-to-back men’s and women’s finals every Sunday afternoon. Players battle for $40 million, including a chance for bonus prize money at the US Open. In 2012, Emirates Airline became the title sponsor of the Series. The Emirates Airline US Open Series is also supported by sponsors American Express and Evian.
In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), Emirates Airline announced a global, integrated sponsorship of the US Open and US Open Series in February 2012. As part of the agreement, Emirates becomes the "Official Airline of the US Open " and the title sponsor of the "Emirates Airline US Open Series," whose 10 events combine to form the summer hard court professional tennis season and lead into the US Open.
The seven-year partnership will enable the airline to strengthen its connection with U.S. consumers through a long-term investment in U.S. sport. The sponsorship rights include integrated consumer experiential elements and substantial digital media assets and opportunities. Emirates will have a significant on-court presence and also receive global promotional rights. In 2011, the US Open Series collectively reached a U.S. viewing audience of 39 million and drew more than 800,000 fans.
"Our new partnership with the USTA and sponsorship of the prestigious US Open represents a further strengthening of Emirates’ presence within the United States," said Sir Maurice Flanagan, Executive Vice-Chairman of Emirates Airline & Group. "With the launch of Seattle, our sixth U.S. gateway on March 1, Emirates will soon offer 59 flights a week to North America, connecting more U.S. consumers than ever to our vast global network spanning six continents."
"Our continued expansion across the country and the advent of a new brand era for Emirates makes this the perfect time to embark on our first major, national sponsorship in the United States," continued Sir Maurice. "Through this partnership, we hope to create a deeper connection with our customers through sharing in and supporting their passions. Emirates is a strong champion of North American sports and this sponsorship will enable us to enhance the fan experience at these tournaments while building a lasting relationship with tennis in the U.S."
"This partnership truly is a combination of prestigious global brands and we’re thrilled to welcome Emirates Airline as a USTA Corporate Champion," said Lew Sherr, Chief Revenue Officer, USTA. "While we look forward to supporting Emirates’ efforts to build awareness in the U.S., we’re also excited to leverage their global network and promote our events to an equally sophisticated, global clientèle."
Through the sponsorship, Emirates will enhance attendees’ experiences and engage with viewers through mainstream and digital platforms and an on-site presence during all US Open and Emirates Airline US Open Series events. During the 2012 US Open in New York (August 27 – September 9), Emirates will create an integrated fan experience – both on and off the court – demonstrating the airline’s award-winning, world-class service, as well as opening doors to Emirates’ network of destinations across six continents.
In 2007, Roger Federer collected the biggest paycheck in tennis history -- $2.4 million -- for winning the US Open and the Emirates Airline US Open Series. In 2005, Kim Clijsters also captured both the US Open and the Series, winning $2.2 million -- the largest purse in women’s sports history.
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Inclement Weather Policy: If session is canceled after one match on Stadium Court is completed, no exchanges or refunds will be made. If session is canceled without the completion of one match on Stadium Court, ticket holder is entitled to a ticket to the same session of the tournament next year. The BB&T Atlanta Open cannot guarantee ticket availability, exchange of equal value or comparable seat location. All ticket exchanges are final, and there will be NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS. In addition, patrons are advised that the BB&T Atlanta Open schedule of play is subject to change for all sessions. Tickets are not eligible for refund or exchange due to one or more changes in the BB&T Atlanta Open schedule of play.
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