ATP Buenos Aires

The Argentina Open or Abierto Argentino is an annual ATP men's tennis event held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tournament is listed as an ATP 250 on the ATP Tour, and is played on outdoor clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, in the Palermo ''barrio'' (neighborhood). Usually held in February, it includes both singles and doubles events.

The tournament was established in 1927 as the Argentina International Championships and was a combined men's and women's event from 1928 until 1987 when the women's tournament was discontinued (after 34 years the women's event resumed in 2021). Between 1970 and 1988 it was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and a Grand Prix Super Series event (1970–71). Between 1993 and 1995 it was part of the ATP World Series.

This event is not to be confused with the Argentine Championships (1918-1997), which was the open national championships of Argentina held at the Tennis Club Argentino (founded 1913) also in Buenos Aires.

History

The tournament is presented by the City of Buenos Aires. Previously the event was known by different names such as ''Argentina International Championships'' (1927–1967), ''South American Open'' (1968–1974), ''ATP Buenos Aires'' (1978–80, 1993–95), ''Copa AT&T'' and ''Copa Telmex''. The original tournament was founded as a combined men's and women's championship from 1928 until 1987.

For the years 1946-1951, 1955, 1957-1967 this tournament also carried the joint denomination of South American Championships. For the years 1968-1971, 1973-1981 it carried the joint denomination of South American Open Championships or South American Open. Since 2001, it has been listed in the ATP Tour 250 category (called ''ATP International Series'' category until 2009).

Renowned players, including former world No. 1s such as Spaniards Rafael Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion, Carlos Alcaraz, and Carlos Moyá, as well as Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten have lifted the trophy. Other champions include Dominic Thiem, Casper Ruud, and David Ferrer, a former world No. 3 and three-time winner of the IEB+ Argentina Open.

It is also worth highlighting the local players who managed to capture the title. In the 2000s, the so-called “Argentine Legion” left its mark with victories from Gastón Gaudio (2005), Guillermo Coria (2004), and David Nalbandian (2008). Later, Juan Mónaco secured the title in both 2007 and 2012, establishing himself as one of the tournament’s most successful players in the modern era. Other Argentine champions include Diego Schwartzman, who won in 2021, and Facundo Díaz Acosta in 2024. These achievements reflect Argentina’s strong tennis tradition in the tournament, making it a key stage for the development of national players within the ATP circuit.

In 2025, the event became the first clay-court tournament to incorporate the Live Electronic Line Calling (ELC) system, an automated version of Hawk-Eye that replaces line judges. This technology was introduced to enhance the accuracy of officiating decisions and minimize human errors.
The implementation of this system marked a significant shift in clay-court tennis, ushering in a new era where technology plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and efficient officiating.

Stadiums

*Guillermo Vilas Central Court:*

This court hosts the main matches of both the qualification and final rounds. It has a seating capacity of 4,950 spectators, which can be extended to 5,750 in certain editions thanks to an auxiliary stand with space for 800 additional spectators.

*Stadium 2:*

This venue hosts medium-attendance matches, with the primary goal of optimizing the schedule by allowing multiple games to take place simultaneously and preventing tournament delays. This enhances the event’s flow and provides more opportunities for players. It features two tubular stands positioned along the sidelines, accommodating up to 600 spectators.

Finals

Singles

Doubles

Media coverage

Television

In Argentina, Latin America and the United States the ATP from Buenos Aires is broadcast Live and Exclusive on TyC Sports in Pay TV (cable and satellite).

See also

* WTA Argentine Open (for the women's event)
* :National and multi-national tennis tournaments

References

External links

Official website

ATP tournament profile

{{ATP World Series tournaments

Tennis tournaments in Argentina
Clay court tennis tournaments
Grand Prix tennis circuit
National and multi-national tennis tournaments