Tennis
Kingston Open 1, ATP Challenger
When: Sun, Aug 16, 2026 ·
Where: Liguanea Club
*Kingston Open ATP Challenger 75 *Overview* Jamaica's first ATP Challenger tournament in the English-speaking Caribbean. Two back-to-back Challenger 75 events bringing world-class pro tennis. First: August 16–22 and Second August 23–29, 2026 *Where*: Historic Liguanea Club, Kingston, Jamaica — on refurbished courts upgraded for ATP standards and broadcast. *Key Details*: - *Purse*: US $217,000 combined per event - *Players*: Pros from 20+ countries including Caribbean players competing for ATP ranking points. Early entries outside the Caribbean include 2022 Wimbledon + 2024 US Open Doubles champ Max Purcell and 2022 Australian Open Doubles champ Thanasi Kokkinakis. - *Format*: Each week has qualifying + main draw singles and doubles, with finals on the weekend. *Beyond the matches*: Family-friendly entertainment, sponsor activations, Jamaican food & drinks, and player meet-and-greets. Goal is to boost local tennis development, create opportunities for Jamaican players/coaches, and drive sports tourism. The organisiers calls it "more than a tennis tournament" — a showcase of elite tennis + Jamaican culture and hospitality.