2025 Winston-Salem Open Overview
The 2025 Winston-Salem Open marks the last ATP tournament leading up to the prestigious US Open, taking place between August 17 and 23. While the excitement is palpable, the entry list reveals a notable absence of top-tier talent, primarily because many elite players often skip this event due to its timing just a week prior to the US Open.
Mixed Doubles Format and Player Participation
This year, the newly introduced mixed doubles format at the US Open has added to the challenge of attracting prominent players to the Winston-Salem tournament. Rather than hosting these mixed doubles matches alongside singles events from August 24 to September 7, the organizers have opted to incorporate the format into Fan Week, aiming to draw in top singles competitors. This initiative appears successful, as several high-profile ATP and WTA players like Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, and Nick Kyrgios have already committed to participate.
Top Players and Injuries
As a result, no players ranked within the top 20 of the ATP standings are participating in this year’s competition, with Arthur Fils, currently ranked 21st, being the highest-seeded player confirmed. The young Frenchman, 21, recently suffered a stress fracture in his back following a match against Jaume Munar at the French Open, which sidelined him since that event. His entry in Winston-Salem may be an effort to regain competitive form ahead of the US Open, though it remains unclear when he will officially return to play.
Sebastian Korda faces a similar predicament. The American has been inactive since the French Open due to a stress fracture in his shin, forcing him to miss the opportunity to defend his title at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Korda, who made a comeback from elbow surgery earlier this year by reaching the final of the Adelaide International, now finds his season hindered by this recent injury.
Notable Competitors
Among other notable players, Alex Michelsen, who reached the finals of the 2024 Winston-Salem Open, is looking to improve upon last year’s result. The 20-year-old demonstrated resilience in previous rounds, including a thrilling victory via tiebreak over Christopher Eubanks before succumbing to Lorenzo Sonego, the defending champion from last year. Sonego’s consistent performance across surfaces makes him a formidable competitor this year as he aims to retain his title.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, known for his powerful serve, is another player to watch and will likely pose challenges to his opponents, as demonstrated by his recent match against Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon, which went to a full five sets. Additionally, the experienced 37-year-old Roberto Bautista Agut continues to earn respect within the sport, having reached the semifinals at the recent 2025 Queen’s Club Championships.
Entry List Highlights
The Winston-Salem Open entry list also features other players like David Goffin, Jaume Munar, and the prior champion, Sebastian Baez, promising an event filled with competitive matches.
Confirmed ATP Players
The confirmed ATP players for the 2025 Winston-Salem Open are as follows:
- Arthur Fils (21)
- Sebastian Korda (33)
- Alex Michelsen (34)
- Gabriel Diallo (35)
- Lorenzo Sonego (37)
- Alexandre Muller (39)
- Nuno Borges (40)
- Sebastian Baez (43)
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (45)
- Luciano Darderi (46)
- Miomir Kecmanovic (49)
- Jaume Munar (50)
- Roberto Bautista Agut (53)
- Fabian Marozsan (54)
- Jacob Fearnley (55)
- Daniel Altmaier (56)
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry (58)
- Corentin Moutet (59)
- David Goffin (60)
- and more.
