Premier ATP Challenger Tournament Set for April 5–12, 2026, at New Home in Bradenton, Fla.
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open is proud to announce 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.”
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
Tickets: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/sarasota-open-4/2026-elizabeth-moore-sarasota-open
Website: sarasotaopen.com
Phone: 941-789-6869
About the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open
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.
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
To learn more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit www.imgacademy.com.