Winston-Salem Open 2026: Draw, Players, Tickets & Schedule

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2026 is the 15th Anniversary of the internationally known ATP tennis tournament, The Winston-Salem Open. It takes place on August 22-29, 2026, at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex. See information about tickets, news, and special events.

The 2026 Winston-Salem Open will take place August 22-29, 2026.

Two-Time Winston-Salem Open Champion John Isner
Made A Special Appearance at the 2025 Event

The Winston-Salem Open will welcome back Greensboro, NC, native and two-time Champion (2011 & 2012) John Isner as part of the 2025 tournament experience. The American legend will be on site at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex on Thursday, August 21, and Friday, August 22, with special meet-and-greet and autograph opportunities during the final rounds of the 2025 tournament. Isner claimed 16 ATP Tour titles throughout his ATP career before retiring in 2023, two of which came at the Winston-Salem Open. He won the title in the tournament’s inaugural year, 2011, and successfully defended it in 2012. Isner remains the only player in Winston-Salem Open history to win back-to-back titles.

Individual Tickets Now on Sale

Individual tickets for The Winston-Salem Open are now on sale! Fan-favorite mini packages: the Daily Double, which saves your seat for two sessions on the same day, and the Triple Shot, one ticket for all the semi-final and final action. Week-long box seats are available for purchase right away. Tickets are available online here.

Exclusive Premium Experience

Position yourself steps from the action with these premium seats, which include a single-session pass to the VIP Hospitality Area, where you will enjoy a catered lunch or dinner, gourmet snacks and sweet treats, and bottomless beverages, both soft and spirited. The On-Court VIP access also includes entry to a private shaded balcony overlooking Court 2. These seats are available to reserve now, and space is extremely limited. Tickets range from $196 to $300 (plus taxes and fees) and must be purchased directly through the box office. Call 336-332-2682.

Spectator Experience Additions

The Winston-Salem Open has worked to increase spectator enjoyment of the event. They have created more shaded areas near the practice courts and around the grounds. They are adding Food Trucks to dining options and more bar areas, also with shaded seating.

New premium match seating is also available this year. On-court VIP seats have been added directly behind the sideline banners on the west side of the stadium. Each VIP seat holder receives a season pass to the air-conditioned hospitality suite at the Harold Pollard Center. These new seats are limited and will sell out quickly

Top-Ranked Luciano Darderi Returns in 2026

2025 Winston-Salem, NC, USA Main Draw Player List

Rankings as of 7/21/25

• Arthur Filis – France – 21
• Sebastian Korda – United States – 33
• Alex Michelsen – United States – 34
• Gabriel Diallo – Canada – 35
• Lorenzo Sonego – Italy – 37
• Alexandre Muller – France – 39
• Nuno Borges – Potugal – 40
• Sebastian Baez – Argentina – 43
• Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard – France – 44
• Luciano Darderi – Italy – 46
• Miomir Kecmanovic – Serbia – 49
• Jaume Munar – Spain – 50
• Roberto Bautista Agut – Spain – 52
• Fabian Marozsan – Hungary – 54
• Jacob Fearnley – Great Britain – 55
• Daniel Altmaier – Germany – 56
• Tomas Martin Etcheverry – Argentina – 57
• Corentin Moutet – France – 59
• David Goffin – Belgium – 60
• Pedro Martinez – Spain – 62
• Mattia Bellucci – Italy – 63
• Arthur Rinderknech – France – 65
• Aleksandar Kovacevic – United States – 66
• Learner Tien – United States – 67
• Laslo Djere – Serbia – 68
• Benjamin Bonzi – France – 69
• Hamad Medjedovic – Serbia – 72
• Francisco Comesana – Argentina – 73
• Sebastian Ofner – Austria – 74
• Yunchaokete Bu – China – 75
• Mariano Navone – Argentina – 76
• Christopher O’Connell – Australia – 77
• Kamil Majchrzak – Poland – 78
• Vit Kopriva – Czechoslovakia – 79
• Roman Safiullin – Russia – 80

The initial list contains 35 direct entries and is subject to change, with more spots to be filled in the coming weeks with wild cards. The Winston-Salem Open features a 48-player singles draw and begins August 16 with qualifying rounds.

Special Events

Winston-Salem Open Kids Day – August 22. 2026

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital is celebrating the Winston-Salem Open with its annual Kids Day at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Field at Wake Forest University (475 Deacon Blvd) on August 22, 2026. The event is free, but registration is required to attend, and space is limited. Children aged 6-12 will rotate through introductory tennis-themed activities. Tennis racquets and other equipment will be provided. Parents may accompany their children through the rotations to cheer them on. Children will also enjoy a face painter, balloon artist, bead-making, music, giveaways, and more. Lunch will be provided to the youth participants at the end of each session. Every participant will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Winston-Salem Open on August 22. Kids Day is offered free to the public. Community Day is also on August 22, where a Winston-Salem Open tournament ticket may be received with a donation of five unused school supplies or three canned or unperishable goods.

Earlier.org Clinic To Support Breast Cancer Research – August 25, 2026

Winston-Salem Open and USTA North Carolina are offering a special clinic to benefit Earlier.org. This breast cancer charity focuses on supporting research for the discovery of a biological test to detect breast cancer earlier. The clinic will take place on August 25, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, at the Wake Forest University Tennis Center, located at 100 W 32nd Street. Participants will enjoy on-court activities with a participating ATP professional from the Winston-Salem Open, a ticket to the afternoon game on August 25, and lunch. Registration is $100 per player. See here for registration.

High School Play Days – August 23 & August 27, 2026

The tournament is offering two high school fun days with certified coaches who will lead a variety of drills in a fun, low-pressure clinic at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center, 100 W 32nd Street. Each participant will receive a ticket for the match session immediately following the clinic as well as a meal voucher for the concession stands. A limited number of tickets are available for team coaches and bus drivers upon request.

• The August 23 clinic will be held from 12:30 to 2 pm, and registration is available here.
• The August 27 clinic will be held from 12-1:30 pm (check-in 11:45 am), and registration is available here.

Middle School Play Day – August 23, 2026

The tournament is offering a Middle School Play Day where students will have the opportunity to drill, play, and engage with their peers and USTA professionals on and off the court. The event is open to middle school-aged players of all abilities and skill levels and will be held on August 23 from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center, 100 W 32nd Street. Players will rotate through different stations for drills and fun games, and are encouraged to wear their school gear or colors. Each participant will receive a ticket to the August 23 session of the Winston-Salem Open and a meal voucher for use at the concession stands. Registration is required here. Limited tickets are available for team coaches, team chaperones bringing children, and bus drivers upon request.

Mascot Monday and College Night – August 24, 2026

Mascot Monday – For fans attending the evening session on August 24, the Winston-Salem Open brings together beloved regional mascots for on-site appearances. Look forward to photo opportunities, on-court mascot appearances, and interactive fan experiences.

College Night Ticket Discount – Current college students with a valid student ID will save 50% on their ticket for this night session. Visit the tickets and package page for more information and to reserve your seat.

Wheel Serve NC Play Day – August 24, 2026

Cheer on the wheelchair athletes who represent the six statewide Wheel Serve NC programs on August 18 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. This fun up-and-down round-robin format is incredible to see. Watch any or all of the matches to learn more about the many similarities between wheelchair tennis and able-bodied tennis.

Past Champions

Marton Fucsovics of Hungary fought off the Dutch Botic van de Zandschulp in a second-set tiebreak to be crowned last year’s champion, securing his maiden Winston-Salem Open title and third career ATP Tour win. Italian Lorenzo Sonego defeated American Alex Michelsen in 64 minutes, one of his best performances of the season, to win the Winston-Salem Open title in 2024. Sebastian Baez, from Argentina, won the Winston-Salem Open in 2023, needing just one hour and 34 minutes to defeat Czech Jiri Lehecka. Adrian Mannarino from France won the 2022 championship. The winner of the 2021 championship was Ilya Ivashka, a first-time participant and rising star. It was the first ATP championship title for the 27-year-old Belarusian.

Triad-native and American John Isner was back for the 2017 tournament but did not return before announcing his retirement on August 24, 2023. He is the original King of the Winston-Salem Open, having won the first two years’ championship crown. Isner is also a local who grew up in nearby Greensboro, NC, and his family still calls the Triad home.

WTA: Women’s Exhibition Match Featuring Ash Barty & Coco Gauff

For the first time in Winston-Salem Open history, two female tennis stars played an exhibition match in 2019 as part of the tournament. At the time of the announcement, Ashleigh Barty was the top-ranked female tennis player after winning this year’s French Open. She faced off against the biggest sensation from Wimbledon 2019, the 15-year-old American Cory “Coco” Gauff!

Gauff hit the WTA scene in 2019 with a huge splash when the then-15-year-old took out Venus Williams at Wimbledon. She also won the 2018 French Open Junior Girls title and is ready to play big at the US Open.

Barty is a 23-year-old Australian who is just starting to make a name for herself. It’s not every day that we get to see a No. 1-ranked tennis player grace the Wake Forest Tennis Complex.

In addition to the exhibition, the two players spent a few days around town while training and resting up for the US Open the following week. Our surface is reportedly very similar to the courts in New York, making this a great way to get competitive match play under their belt leading up to the last Grand Slam of the calendar year.

I was excited because we know that getting prepared for the year’s final major on the women’s side is very difficult. But they see what we offer is a great place to rest and prepare

Bill Oakes, Winston-Salem Open Tournament Director 2011 – 2019

The exhibition match took place at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, and was included in the night ticket. Coco Gauff took the trophy for this historic match.

Winston-Salem Open Draw?

Are you wondering who will be playing next year? The draw consists of 48 players for the men’s singles and 16 teams for the men’s doubles. Prize money amounts are $850,000+. The draw is selected at a draw party on Friday night, the day before qualifying matches start.

Once announced, the draws for singles and qualifying will be posted on the WS Open website. Who’s your favorite player, and who will you be rooting for throughout the tournament? Let us know in the comments!

How To Buy Winston-Salem Open Tickets

Individual ticket sales begin May 13, as well as the Daily Double – save your seat for two same-day sessions, and the Triple Shot – one ticket for all the semis and final matches. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling (336) 332-2682, or in person at the Wake Forest ticket office located at Bridger Field House at Truist Field. If you are a local tennis fan, you can buy tickets at the box office one hour before they go on sale anywhere else!

There are also special ticket packages available for groups and “Friends of the Winston-Salem Open.”

Want To Get Involved?

Ball Person

Visit the Volunteer page and choose Ball Crew to complete the online ball person interest form if you wish to be considered. Applicants must be at least 12 years of age by August 1, 2026, know how to keep score and when to change ends, and be able to attend training sessions.

Volunteers

And there are many more opportunities to volunteer, from ushers and tickets to transportation and guest services. You can learn more and sign up by visiting the Volunteer page on the Winston-Salem Open website.

Past Year Players Include Andy Roddick & John Isner

In the opening year of the tournament (2011), we were not only graced with an incredible event but also with top-name tennis players such as Andy Roddick, John Isner, James Blake, Alexandr Dolgopolov, Kevin Anderson, and Donald Young. All 6 of these players were ATP-ranked in the top 100.

More recent tournaments showcased the playing of Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Arthur Fils, Sebastian Korda, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael Monfils, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Berdych, Kei Nishikori, Pablo Carreno Busta, Sam Querrey, David Goffin, and Jürgen Melzer. This year looks like another stellar lineup, and who knows who else may still sign up for the Winston-Salem Open before the tourney begins!

ATP Tennis Returns To Winston-Salem

The tournament (formerly known as Pilot Penn and held in New Haven, CT) takes place in August at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex, adjacent to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. It is one of the most-watched tournaments in the US Open Series because it is the last tournament before the one and only Grand Slam tennis event, the US Open in New York City. It is also the same surface as at the US Open, making it the perfect place for players to warm up for the big show in the Big Apple. Everyone keeps an eye out for who to watch in New York.