April 4-10, 2022
Charleston, SC WTA
Bogota, Columbia WTA
Houston, TX, ATP
Marrakech, Morocco, ATP
Welcome to the full-fledged official two months of the Clay Season, leading up to the French Open starting May 22, 2022. Between now and Roland Garros, there's 17 ATP/WTA clay prep tournaments on the calendar - dirt-baller heaven for some, for others they'll need to learn to slide step - dance on dirt. This week, there's four tournaments - two WTA and two ATP to get us started.
First, congratulations to the Miami Open champions: Iga Swiatek, at 20 years old becomes one of only an elite four women to have won the Sunshine Double. And on the men's side, 18 yo Carlos Alcaraz is the Miami Masters 1000 Champ, who also set records for this achievement (in Indian Wells he lost in the SF to fellow Spaniard Rafa Nadal).
And congratulations to the doubles champs - Hubert Hurkacz/John Isner (Hurkacz - defending Singles Champ Miami 2021 - lost in the SF to champ Alcaraz). Women's Doubles Champs are Vera Zvonareva/Laura Siegemund.
Congratulations to all. Miami left many speechless, others with more than enough to say (I'm thinking of Naomi Osaka😷).
So let's get to the first week of the official Clay Season!👇
Credit One Charleston Open WTA 500
LTP - Daniel Island
Charleston, USA
April 4 -10, 2022
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| Southern Charm - Charleston's Historic District |
Surface: Clay (Har-Tru) outdoor
The tournament was first held in 1973, with Rosie Casals winning the title. This is the 50th edition of the event, which is now the largest women’s only tennis tournament in North America.
Defending champion: Veronika Kudermetova
Most titles: Chris Evert with 8.
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| Charleston, SC Magnolia Plantation |
Seeds (in order of seeding), subject to change: Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, Karolina Pliskova, Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Leylah Fernandez, Veronika Kudermetova
Other notables include: Madison Keys, Belinda Bencic, Petra Kvitova
Wildcards: Americans Catherine McNally and Emma Navarro, plus Linda Fruhvirtova, Aryna Sabalenka
Withdrawals include: Danielle Collins, Iga Swiatek
SINGLES/DOUBLES DRAWS
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| Charleston - Fried Green Tomato & Pimento Cheese Po' Boy |
Copa Colsanitas WTA 250
Carmel Club
Bogota, Columbia
April 4 -10, 2022
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| Bogota, Columbia La Mariposa (The Butterfly in Spanish) An area of informal settlements built on a hill. Transformed through the current public administration's HabitArte program, which worked with residents to use the façades of buildings as one big canvas for Bogota’s fourth “macromural". |
Surface: Clay outdoor
Draw: Singles 32, Doubles 16
Defending champ: Camila Osorio (first title)
Seeds (from entry list, subject to change): Camila Osorio, Beatriz Haddad Maia, Rebecca Peterson, Panna Udvardy, Marie Bouzkova, Harmony Tan, Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, Astra Sharma
Wildcards: Maria Fernanda Herazo, Yuliana Monroy
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| Tradition Columbian Ajiaco Soup with Chicken Breast, Quasco, Rice, Corn & Avocado |
SINGLES/DOUBLES DRAWS
OOP
Fayez Sarofim & Co.
Fayez Sarofim & Co.
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship ATP 250
River Oaks Country Club
Houston, USA
April 4 - 10, 2022
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| Mural - Inspired, Hip, Savvy, Tasty Funky |
Surface: Clay (maroon Har-Tru) outdoor
Draw: Singles 28, Doubles 16
The inception of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship was in 1910 in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the only ATP tourney in the USA played on clay. The tourney was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 because of Covid. Not a surprise, there are a LOT of American players in the draw.
2019 Champion: Cristian Garin
2019 Champion: Cristian Garin
Most titles: As we might expect for such an old tourney, this goes all the way back to Bill Tilden, with 7.
Seeds (in order of seeding) subject to change: Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, John Isner, Cristian Garin, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Jenson Brooksby.
Seeds (in order of seeding) subject to change: Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, John Isner, Cristian Garin, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Jenson Brooksby.
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| Spring Break Brunch in Houston |
Other notables include: Mackenzie McDonald, Feliciano Lopez
Wildcards: Americans Jack Sock and J.J. Wolf, plus Nick Kyrgios
Grand Prix Hassan II ATP 250
Royal Tennis Club de Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
April 4 - 10, 2022
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| Marrakech City View |
Surface: Clay outdoor
Draw: Singles 32, Doubles 16
The tournament was moved from Casablanca to Marrakech in 2016. It is the only ATP stop on the African continent.
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| Marrakech, Moroccon Veggie Cous Cous |
2021 Champion: Benoit Paire
Seeds (in order of seeding): Felix Auger-Aliassime, Dan Evans, Albert Ramos Vinolas, Federico Delbonis, Botic van Zandschulp, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Laslo Djere
Other notables include: Richard Gasquet, David Goffin
Wildcards: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Elliot Benchetrit, Malek Jaziri
Withdrawals include: Dominic Thiem (had a WC, but withdrew because of Covid), Alexander Bublik, Fabio Fognini, Benoit Paire, Jan-Lennard Struff
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| Marrakech Souk |
Shirley Hartt - Muy Bueno, Muchos Gracias
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