ATP Tour and WTA 2025 Singles Draw: Winston-Salem, Cleveland and Monterrey
LINK: ATP Tour Winston-Salem Draw | WTA Cleveland Draw | WTA Monterrey Draw
As the tennis world shifts its focus toward New York, three hard-court events in Winston-Salem, Monterrey, and Cleveland offer one final proving ground before the 2025 US Open. From high-stakes battles at the ATP Tour 250 in North Carolina to tightly contested draws at the WTA 250 stops in Mexico and Ohio, this trio of tournaments gives players a crucial opportunity to sharpen their form, gain ranking points, and build momentum heading into the season’s final Grand Slam. With main-draw talent spread across all three events, fans can expect fierce competition, surprise breakthroughs, and no shortage of compelling storylines on the road to Flushing Meadows.
Winston-Salem Open (ATP Tour 250) – Winston-Salem, NC
Dates: August 16–23, 2025 (qualifying begins Aug 15)
Overview: As a longstanding stop on the US Open Series, this event features a 48-player singles draw, played on hard courts at Wake Forest University’s Tennis Complex.
Field Highlights
- Stefanos Tsitsipas leads the field as the top seed—one of 12 current Top 50 players in the draw.
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Sebastian Korda returns, along with Lorenzo Sonego, the defending champion aiming to rekindle past form.
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Also entering the mix: rising names like Alex Michelsen and wildcard invite Stefan Dostanic, the 2025 NCAA champion and Wake Forest standout.
Storylines & Stakes
This is one of only three ATP 250 events in the U.S. leading up to the US Open, and for many players, it’s the last warm-up before the Major. Watch for how Fils handles the pressure as top seed, whether Korda can build momentum, and if Sonego can reclaim his title. Home fans have plenty to cheer for, with local names always in the mix.
Monterrey Open (WTA 500) – Monterrey, Mexico
Dates: August (use WTA calendar for exact dates) as part of the lead-up to US Open.
Overview: A WTA 250 fixture on hard courts, this event attracts top women pros seeking valuable ranking points and match rhythm ahead of Flushing Meadows.
Field Highlights
The official 2025 draw isn’t released yet, but past editions tell us to expect power hitters and rising stars. A player like Beatriz Haddad Maia, a known force in Monterrey’s past, could again be a force to watch.
Storylines & Stakes
It’s a golden opportunity for players outside the Slams’ top seeds to string wins together, gain confidence, and make headlines before the US Open. Expect a tight, high-energy field where seeding doesn’t guarantee progress.
Tennis in the Land (WTA 250) – Cleveland, OH
Dates: August 17–23, 2025
Overview: Known for its intimate atmosphere and hard-court drama, this WTA 250 event at the Nautica Entertainment Complex in Cleveland offers fans up-close action in a six court setup and prize money of around $275K.
Field Highlights
The draw is confirmed close to kickoff, but this year’s seeds include Top 50 players such as Clara Tauson, Liudmila Samsonova, Dayana Yastremska, Wang Xinyu, Maya Joint, Anastasia Potapova, Loïs Boisson, and Sonay Kartal.
Storylines & Stakes
With the US Open looming, this tournament is billed as a key tune-up stop. Fans can expect electric matches and a chance to see players like Tauson or Samsonova fine-tune their game. The setting makes it feel personal—every swing, drop shot, and upset echoes in the stands.
