Sarasota Open at IMG Academy Draws Deep 2026 ATP Challenger Field

The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open has announced that the 2026 tournament will be held at IMG Academy, located at 5500 34th Street W., Bradenton, Fla. The event will take place April 5–12, 2026, and tickets are now on sale.

“I am absolutely thrilled that the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open has found its new home at IMG Academy,” said Elizabeth Moore, title sponsor of the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open. “IMG Academy represents excellence in student-athlete development, and bringing world-class ATP Challenger tennis to these courts is incredibly exciting for our tournament, players, and fans. This move positions the Sarasota Open for continued growth and global recognition, and we believe it marks the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter as we work to build this event into the premier Challenger tournament on the ATP Tour.”

Source: Sarasota Open

IMG Academy’s championship-caliber courts, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and international reputation provide an unmatched setting for players and fans alike. Located just minutes from downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key, the facility offers the perfect backdrop for a week of premier professional tennis, world-class dining, and vibrant community engagement.

“The Sarasota Open has built a strong reputation for showcasing the next wave of professional tennis talent, and hosting the tournament at IMG Academy is a natural fit given the deep tennis roots in the Sarasota and Bradenton region,” said Juan Herrera, Director of Tennis at IMG Academy. “This area has long been a hub for the sport, and we’re excited to welcome both rising American professionals and seasoned ATP Tour players to our campus. It will be a great experience for our student-athletes and a fantastic event for the entire tennis community.”

The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open is an ATP Challenger Tour event featuring men’s singles and doubles competition and attracts top professional talent competing for valuable ATP ranking points and prize money. Past participants have included Kei Nishikori, Tommy Paul, Nick Kyrgios, Frances Tiafoe, and many other notable ATP stars.

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: April 5–12, 2026

Venue: IMG Academy, 5500 34th Street W., Bradenton, Fla.

Tour: ATP Challenger Tour — Men’s Singles & Doubles

To Purchase Tickets: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/sarasota-open-4/2026-elizabeth-moore-sarasota-open

Website: sarasotaopen.com

Phone: 941-789-6869

2026 MAIN DRAW ENTRY LIST

Cristian Garin (CHI) – #95
Zachary Svajda (USA) – #96
Rinky Hijikata (AUS) – #98
Yibing Wu (CHN) – #118
Martin Damm (USA) – #133
Jack Pinnington Jones (GBR) – #136
Chun-Hsin Tseng (TPE) – #140
Hugo Dellien (BOL) – #159
Colton Smith (USA) – #162
Federico Coria (ARG) – #172
Federico Agustin Gomez (ARG) – #182
Daniil Glinka (EST) – #184
Clement Tabur (FRA) – #189
Genaro Alberto Olivieri (ARG) – #192
Oliver Crawford (GBR) – #196
Nishesh Basavareddy (USA) – #198
Andres Andrade (ECU) – #223
Daniel Elahi Galan (COL) – #224
Lukas Neumayer (AUT) – #227
Dmitry Popko (KAZ) – #231
Thomas Faurel (FRA) – NG 406

2026 QUALIFYING PLAYER ENTRY LIST

Liam Draxl (CAN) – #147
Tristan Boyer (USA) – #284
Mitchell Krueger (USA) – #254
Nicolas Kicker (ARG) – #263
Sasha Gueymard Wayenburg (FRA) – #269
Saba Purtseladze (GEO) – #281
Alex Rybakov (USA) – #295
Hynek Barton (CZE) – #316
Daniel Dutra da Silva (BRA) – #321
Stefan Dostanic (USA) – #328
Tyler Zink (USA) – #331
Garrett Johns (USA) – #349
Kei Nishikori (JPN) – #412
Kilian Feldbausch (SUI) – #442
Cannon Kingsley (USA) – #449
Christian Langmo (USA) – #455
Joshua Sheehy (USA) – #553
Reda Bennani (MAR) – #561
Nick Hardt (DOM) – #569
Ronit Karki (USA) – JR 20

The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open is a professional men’s tennis tournament held annually in the Sarasota-Bradenton area of Southwest Florida. An established fixture on the ATP Challenger Tour since 2009, the event draws top international talent and raises funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

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Source: Sarasota Open