US Open Series Preview: The Atlanta Open

Top American players Jack Sock, John Isner and the Bryan Brothers will play a mix of young upstarts and current ATP World Tour top-40 players for the 2017 BB&T Atlanta Open title. The BB&T Atlanta Open, an ATP World Tour 250 event runs Saturday, July 22 through Sunday, July 30, at Atlantic Station, in Midtown Atlanta.

The biggest change to the 2017 tournament was provided by fan feedback, and that input was incorporated into the new stadium design. The new design not only provides more shade and air-conditioned spaces, but more activation areas and activities for fans to be able to be part of the game.

“This new stadium design provides our fans with what they have been asking for, a more intimate feel, more open space for better viewing angles and of course more shade,” said Eddie Gonzalez, Chief Business Officer and Tournament Director for BB&T Atlanta Open. “The men’s Final on Sunday, July 30th is scheduled for later in the day at 5pm to also help address the summer heat.”

Also a first for the tournament, women played during tournament week with Venus Williams and Genie Bouchard playing in a feature exhibition match on Sunday evening.

The draws were released on Saturday, with main-draw play commencing on Monday.

Sock is the top seed, while this past weekend's Newport champion Isner is the second seed.

Fast Facts

• Level: ATP World Tour 250 Event

• Dates: July 22-July 30; Qualifying: July 22-July 23

• Site: Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, Ga., 30363

• Singles main draw: 28-player draw with four players coming from qualifying

• Doubles main draw: 16-team draw