When Is the Next Major Tennis Tournament?
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Find out when the next big tennis tournament is so you can mark your calendar and make sure you don’t miss any of the action.
Upcoming Major Tennis Tournaments
The next major tennis tournament is the Wimbledon Championships, which is set to take place from July 3-16, 2017. This will be followed by the US Open from August 28- September 10, 2017.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon is now the only major still played on grass. The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, culminating with the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Singles Final, scheduled for a Saturday and Sunday respectively. Five major events are each staged on their own Court over three days: The Gentlemen’s Singles and Doubles, Ladies’ Singles and Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
The French Open
The French Open, also called Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks between late May and early June at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The tournament is the second of four annual Grand Slam events (comprising the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), and it is considered to be the premier clay court tennis championship in the world. It has been held at its current location since 1928 and is played on outdoor red clay courts.
The US Open
The US Open is one of four major tennis tournaments and is the only one played on hard courts. It is held annually in New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The tournament consists of five main events: men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. There are also several junior and invitational events.
The US Open is the fourth and final major of the tennis season. It is typically held in late August or early September, right after Wimbledon. This year, it will be held from August 26 to September 8.
When Do These Tournaments Take Place?
The next major tennis tournament is the Wimbledon Championships, and it takes place in July. This is followed by the US Open in August, the French Open in May, and the Australian Open in January.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, having been held since 1877. It is played on grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass.
The French Open
The French Open, also called Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks between late May and early June at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The venue is named after the French aviator Roland Garros. It is the second of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, precedeed by the Australian Open and followed by Wimbledon and the US Open.
The US Open
The US Open is the last of the four annual major tennis tournaments and is held in late August and early September. It is played on hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
What Can You Expect From These Tournaments?
There are four major tennis tournaments- the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. They are all played over a two-week period in late January/early February, late May/early June, early July, and late August/early September respectively. The tournaments are organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, held annually in London, United Kingdom. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is considered the Wimbledon Championships. Wimbledon is played on grass courts, and is a major tournament on the ATP and WTA tours. The main event is the singles tournament, which is played over two weeks in late June and early July. There are also doubles and mixed doubles tournaments, as well as junior and senior events.
The French Open
The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks between late May and early June at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The singles event features both men’s and women’s tournaments, while the doubles event features only men’s and mixed doubles. The tournament is played on clay courts, and is one of four Grand Slam events (the other three being Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open).
The French Open is the second Grand Slam event of the year (after Wimbledon), and is considered by many to be the toughest test in tennis due to the slow pace of play on clay courts. The event attracts a large international field of players, including many of the world’s top ranked players. Rafael Nadal has been particularly successful at Roland-Garros, winning a record eleven times.
The US Open
The US Open is one of the four major tennis tournaments. It is held annually in late August and early September. It is played on all surfaces, but most commonly on hard courts. The US Open is the only major tournament that is still played on grass courts.
The other three major tournaments are:
-The Australian Open (played on hard courts in January)
-The French Open (played on clay courts in May/June)
-Wimbledon (played on grass courts in June/July)
