By Herman Wood (July 30, 2016) ATLANTA, Georgia - The BB&T Atlanta Open began with qualifying on Saturday. The BB&T is a ATP World 250 tour event held in downtown Atlanta at Atlantic Station with a 28 player main singles draw and a … [Read more...]
John Isner Survives Denis Kudla to Reach Atlanta Open Final
View image | gettyimages.com By Herman Wood (August 1, 2015) ATLANTA, Georgia - John Isner took on rising American Denis Kudla in Saturday’s first semifinal at the Atlanta Open. Even some fans needed some help with the heat! At Wimbledon, he … [Read more...]
Isner and Bryan Brothers Advance at Atlanta Open
By Herman Wood (July 30, 2015) ATLANTA, Georgia - If you’re wondering, yes, it’s still hot in Atlanta! A few showers interrupted play on Thursday, and are not helping much with the heat, breaking the rhythm of matches and sending spectators … [Read more...]
Tuesday in “Hotlanta” Sees Mardy Fish Fall in First Round
View image | gettyimages.com By Herman Wood (July 28, 2015) ATLANTA, Georgia - Hotlanta indeed! Following the directions of ushers to take a seat on Tuesday in Atlanta potentially risked a trip to the burn unit! It certainly was not comfortable, … [Read more...]
The Road to the US Open Begins This Weekend at the BB&T Atlanta Open
By Herman Wood (July 24, 2015)ATLANTA, Georgia - The road to the US Open starts in Atlanta with the BB&T Atlanta Open this weekend with qualifying. The BB&T is a ATP World Tour 250 event, with a 28 player singles and 16 player doubles … [Read more...]
Isner to Meet Sela in Atlanta Open Final
By Herman Wood (July 26, 2014) ATLANTA - Young American Jack Sock took on veteran John Isner on Saturday at the BB&T Open in the first singles semifinal. Hotlanta certainly was up to the nickname. Conditions were compared to this year’s … [Read more...]
John Isner Saves Two Match Points in Win over Robby Ginepri
By Herman Wood (July 24, 2014) ATLANTA - It was a showdown of Americans with local ties tonight at the BB&T Atlanta Open. Former University of Georgia standout, top ranked American, and number one seed John Isner took on local Robby Ginepri, … [Read more...]
Atlanta Open Tuesday Wrap
#451505128 / gettyimages.com (July 22, 2014) ATLANTA - It was college night here at Atlantic Station! There were Panthers, Owls, Yellow Jackets, and Bulldogs - Oh My! At the USTA Family Zone, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State, and … [Read more...]
The US Open Series Begins this Weekend in Atlanta
By Herman Wood (July 17, 2014) ATLANTA - Preparation for the US Open is underway. The BB&T Atlanta Open gets things started on Saturday, July 19th for the men. Qualifying begins at 10 AM. The BB&T Atlanta Open is an ATP 250 event, … [Read more...]
Courier Wins Atlanta to Sweep Southern Swing in PowerShares Series
By Herman Wood (November 10, 2012) ATLANTA - The PowerShares Series came to Atlanta tonight for the second leg of its southern swing. On Friday night in Tampa, Jim Courier, in front of his hometown crowd, pulled out a narrow 8-7 (2) after being down … [Read more...]