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Winston-Salem Open
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The gist
Daniil Medvedev, ranked No. 7, accepted a wild card into the Winston-Salem Open, which runs Aug 23-29. He returns to the ATP 250 event for the first time since winning.
Background
The Winston-Salem Open is an ATP 250 hard-court tournament held annually at Wake Forest University. This year's event runs from August 23-29, with the main draw beginning Sunday. Ticket sales are up, according to tournament director Jeff Ryan, despite competition from the U.S. Open's expanded Fan Week. Medvedev's participation adds star power as he seeks form ahead of the U.S. Open.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Thiago Tirante, fresh off an upset win over Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati, joins the Winston-Salem Open field.
- Aug 20, 2026Stefanos Tsitsipas and teen star Cruz Hewitt receive wild cards for the tournament.
- Aug 21, 2026Daniil Medvedev accepts a wild card, marking his first appearance since winning the title in 2018.
- Aug 23, 2026Main draw begins with Round of 64 matches, including Pablo Carreno Busta vs. Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Tournament director Jeff Ryan says ticket sales are up and notes minimal player overlap with the U.S. Open's Fan Week exhibitions.
- Analysts
- Medvedev's wild card adds significant star power, potentially boosting attendance and viewership for the ATP 250 event.