Tsitsipas will headline the Winston-Salem Open next week.

In the week before the US Open, while many top-ranked players are concentrating on their training, the Winston-Salem Open still welcomes a number of competitors treating the tournament as practice.

Former world number three Tsitsipas has accepted a wildcard from the tournament, taking the lead in this event. Tournament director Jeff Ryan stated:

“It is an honor to award a wildcard to a player of Tsitsipas's caliber. He brings a world-class pedigree that enhances our already anticipated lineup for the 2025 event, and we can’t wait to see his exciting performance in Winston-Salem.”

This wildcard comes at a crucial time for Tsitsipas, whose current form is concerning. He exited in the second round in Toronto and was stopped in the third round in Cincinnati, making it evident that he needs more match play before the US Open. His past achievements and experiences in two Grand Slam finals (2021 French Open, 2023 Australian Open) have made his glorious moments memorable.

Winston-Salem in North Carolina is the annualWinston-Salem Openvenue, which began in 2011. As an award-winning ATP 250 event, the Winston-Salem Open is the last men’s tournament before the US Open. Each summer, this event takes place at the Wake Forest Tennis Center, an advanced collegiate athletic facility adjacent to the Wake Forest football stadium. The event is owned and operated by the Winston-Salem Professional Tennis Corporation, a 501c4 organization registered in North Carolina.

The tournament features 48 players, with 16 seeded players receiving a bye in the first round. The list of seeded players is as follows:

Chinese player Bu Yunchaokete will compete, facing Taiwanese player Tseng Chun-hsin in the first round. If victorious, he will meet Tsitsipas in the second round.

Other notable unseeded players participating include Cilic, Goffin, Jarry, Comesaña, Bublik, Safiullin, and Fucsovics. Comesaña reached the fourth round in Cincinnati, showing good form.

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