New Haven Men's ATP Event Moving to Winston-Salem

In what I think is a great move, the ATP has announced that the men's portion of the New Haven U.S. Open Series event in August will move to the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.

When I spoke with Bill Oakes, the tournament director of the ATP's Atlanta Tennis Championships last month he was excited about this event moving.  He called it a "community event" and I have to agree with him.  Winston-Salem is more of a community than a big city, and has a vibrant tennis community within.

The event will be dubbed The Winston-Salem Open, and if it gets players similar to what New Haven got it will be a success.  Players who participate should expect great Southern hospitality and knowledgeable fans, much like what turns out in Atlanta.

The weather will be warm, but great prep for the U.S. Open.