atp 500
Rio Open
15 Feb To  23 Feb
Location Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Surface Red clay
Christ the Redeemer statue lit green and yellow in honor of Joao Fonseca
Pop Culture

Christ the Redeemer statue lit green and yellow in honor of Joao Fonseca

Fonseca also met with Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade in his Rio homecoming.

By Baseline Staff Feb 21, 2025
Joao Fonseca denied winning Rio Open homecoming by Alexandre Muller
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Joao Fonseca denied winning Rio Open homecoming by Alexandre Muller

The teenager came in as the Buenos Aires champion 12 months after bursting on the scene at his home event.

By TENNIS.com Feb 19, 2025
Alexander Zverev's new racquet: world No. 2 chooses Buenos Aires and Golden Swing to get earlier reps on clay
Your Game

Alexander Zverev's new racquet: world No. 2 chooses Buenos Aires and Golden Swing to get earlier reps on clay

The German hopes to understand what his frame "gives me" well before Roland Garros.

By Matt Fitzgerald Feb 11, 2025
Should the Golden Swing switch from clay to hard courts? Tournament directors think so
The Business of Tennis

Should the Golden Swing switch from clay to hard courts? Tournament directors think so

"In South America, on clay, it is already much more difficult for us to attract players," says Chile Open boss Catalina Fillol.

By Stephanie Livaudais Feb 07, 2025
Joao Fonseca drops college tennis plans, says he couldn't say 'no' to turning professional now
Player News

Joao Fonseca drops college tennis plans, says he couldn't say 'no' to turning professional now

"It was an incredibly tough decision for me and my family," the 17-year-old wrote on Instagram Thursday.

By Matt Fitzgerald Mar 01, 2024
Argentina's Sebastian Baez beats compatriot Mariano Navone to win Rio Open title
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Argentina's Sebastian Baez beats compatriot Mariano Navone to win Rio Open title

Baez, 23, will reach a career-high of No. 21 in the rankings on Monday.

By Associated Press Feb 25, 2024