atp 500
Rio Open
16 Feb To  23 Feb
Location Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Surface Red clay

Carlos Alcaraz shares physios told him Rio Open ankle injury is "not too serious"

Regardless, the top seed said "I was feeling the pain, I couldn’t move well" and that his right ankle will undergo tests Wednesday after having to cut his tournament short.

Joao Fonseca drops college tennis plans, says he couldn't say 'no' to turning professional now
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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 TENNIS.com 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
Sebastian Baez and qualifier Mariano Navone set all-Argentinian final in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sebastian Baez and qualifier Mariano Navone set all-Argentinian final in Rio de Janeiro

The fifth-seeded Baez is through to his seventh career ATP singles final, six of which have come on clay.

By Associated Press Feb 24, 2024
Defending champ Cameron Norrie beats Seyboth Wild to reach Rio Open semifinals
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Defending champ Cameron Norrie beats Seyboth Wild to reach Rio Open semifinals

The 23rd-ranked Norrie became the favorite to win the clay court tournament again after Carlos Alcaraz retired with a right ankle injury and Stan Wawrinka and Nicolás Jarry were defeated.

By Associated Press Feb 24, 2024
Reigning champ Cameron Norrie joined by 17-year-old João Fonseca in Rio Open last eight
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reigning champ Cameron Norrie joined by 17-year-old João Fonseca in Rio Open last eight

The Brazilian teen is the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals of an ATP event since Alexander Zverev at 2014 Hamburg.

By Associated Press Feb 23, 2024
Brazil's João Fonseca becomes first player born in 2006 to win ATP Tour match at Rio Open
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazil's João Fonseca becomes first player born in 2006 to win ATP Tour match at Rio Open

Fonseca defeated the No. 36-ranked Arthur Fils in front of raucous fans in Rio de Janeiro, and then knelt on the court in tears to celebrate.

By Associated Press Feb 21, 2024