The tournament is held at a state-of-the-art collegiate facility at Wake Forest University and is owned and organised by Winston-Salem Professional Tennis, Inc. It was named ATP 250 Tournament of the Year in 2016 and remains an important stop for players looking to build momentum ahead of the US Open.
Tournament Overview
The Winston-Salem Open is an ATP 250 tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Established in 2011, it is traditionally the final ATP tournament before the US Open and gives players one last opportunity to build form and confidence ahead of the season's final Grand Slam.
The 2026 edition runs from 23 to 29 August and features a 48-player singles draw. Daniil Medvedev headlines the field, with Luciano Darderi, Ignacio Buse, Arthur Fery and Arthur Rinderknech also among the leading contenders. The tournament offers a total prize pool of US$818,240.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | ATP 250 |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard |
| Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States |
| Venue | Wake Forest Tennis Complex |
| Draw | 48 Singles / 16 Qualifying / 16 Doubles |
| Prize Money | US$818,240 |
| Dates | 22-29 August 2026 |
| Defending Champion | Marton Fucsovics |
Ranking Points & Prize Money
The Winston-Salem Open offers the standard ranking-points distribution for an ATP 250 tournament, with the champion earning 250 ATP ranking points and the finalist receiving 165. The 2026 edition has a total prize pool of US$818,240, with prize money available at every stage of the tournament.
| Round | Prize Money | ATP Ranking Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $112,420 | 250 |
| Finalist | $64,465 | 165 |
| Semifinal | $37,020 | 100 |
| Quarterfinal | $21,380 | 50 |
| Round of 16 | $12,210 | 25 |
| Second Round | $7,180 | 13 |
| First Round | $4,365 | 0 |
Playing Conditions & Court Speed
The Winston-Salem Open is played on outdoor hard courts at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex in North Carolina. The conditions generally produce a medium-fast to fast playing environment, rewarding aggressive players who can take control of rallies early and make the most of their serve and first-strike tennis.
The tournament is held during the hot and humid North Carolina summer, with high temperatures often adding a physical challenge, especially for players competing deep into the event. With the US Open starting immediately after the tournament, managing energy and workload can also be an important factor.
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Outdoor Hard |
| Court Speed | Medium-Fast to Fast |
| Altitude | Low |
| Climate | Hot and Humid |
| Playing Style Favoured | Aggressive Baseliners and Big Servers |
| Key Conditions | Serve, First-Strike Tennis and Physical Endurance |
Recent Champions
The Winston-Salem Open has produced a varied group of champions in recent years, with no player successfully defending the title since the tournament's return in 2021. Marton Fucsovics is the defending champion after winning his second title at the event in 2025.
The recent champions also include established hard-court players such as Lorenzo Sonego and Sebastian Baez, as well as Adrian Mannarino and Ilya Ivashka. The tournament's history shows that it can provide opportunities for both experienced players and those looking to make a breakthrough ahead of the US Open.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marton Fucsovics | Botic van de Zandschulp | 6-3, 7-6(3) |
| 2024 | Lorenzo Sonego | Alex Michelsen | 6-0, 6-3 |
| 2023 | Sebastian Baez | Jiri Lehecka | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2022 | Adrian Mannarino | Laslo Djere | 7-6(1), 6-4 |
| 2021 | Ilya Ivashka | Mikael Ymer | 6-0, 6-2 |
Top 8 Seeds
The 2026 Winston-Salem Open field is led by former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, with Luciano Darderi, Ignacio Buse and Arthur Fery among the other leading seeds. Mariano Navone, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Adrian Mannarino complete the top eight seeds.
| Seed | Player | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniil Medvedev | 7 |
| 2 | Luciano Darderi | 20 |
| 3 | Ignacio Buse | 36 |
| 4 | Arthur Fery | 37 |
| 5 | Mariano Navone | 44 |
| 6 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 49 |
| 7 | Juan Manuel Cerundolo | 51 |
| 8 | Adrian Mannarino | 52 |
Players to Watch
Daniil Medvedev
Desperate to rediscover form and confidence before the US Open, Medvedev has entered this ATP 250 looking for matches and momentum. His recent form has been poor, but a strong run here could provide the motivation and belief he needs. If he gets going, he has the quality to dominate this field.
Raphael Collignon
Collignon has the ability and confidence to put together a very strong week if his fitness holds up. He has shown enough this season to suggest he can trouble the leading players in the draw and will be an interesting player to watch.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
One of the most accomplished players in the draw, Tsitsipas brings a level of experience few others can match. His recent form has been inconsistent, but if he finds his rhythm, he has the quality and experience to make a deep run.
Arthur Fery
Fery is enjoying the best form of his career and arrives with growing expectations following his breakthrough at Wimbledon. There will be added pressure to build on that success, but he has become one of the most intriguing players to watch this week.
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