Latin America Open
| Latin America Open | |
|---|---|
| 2026 Latin America Open | |
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Event name | Latin America Open |
| Location | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Venue | São Paulo Jockey Club |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour 100 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Website | https://laopen.com.br/ |
The Latin America Open, also known officially as the LA Open for short, is an ATP Challenger Tour tennis tournament that debuted in March 2026, at the São Paulo Jockey Club, in São Paulo, Brazil.[1][2][3]
This tournament is an ATP Challenger 100 event[4], whose organizers aim to elevate to the level of the ATP Tour—the main men’s professional circuit—once the championship is firmly established on the São Paulo’s calendar.[1][2]
Courts and facilities
With an area of approximately 45,000 square meters, the LA Open has facilities for 6,000 people in the main arena, in addition to secondary courts and warm-up courts, all on clay.[3][4]
Trophies
The trophies awarded to the champions of the LA Open were designed by Brazilian architect and interior designer Joia Bergamo.[5]
Bergamo was commissioned to create the official trophies, which incorporate Brazilian raw materials and reflect both the cultural and natural heritage of the country, as well as the identity of the city of São Paulo.[5]
In addition to the main competition, Bergamo designed special trophies for the exhibition matches featuring former professional players, such as the ones that participated in the inaugural edition, Andy Roddick, Juan Martín del Potro, Fernando Meligeni, and Diego Schwartzman. These trophies were inspired by the Ponte Estaiada, one of São Paulo’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. The design incorporates structural lines reminiscent of the bridge and features a yellow citrine stone, symbolizing Brazil’s mineral wealth and referencing the colors of the national flag.[5]
The trophies awarded to the champion and runner-up of the singles event were inspired by the trajectory of a tennis ball in motion. Their curved bases reflect the dynamic movement of the ball across the court, while the top features a sphere matching the dimensions of a tennis ball, crafted from Brazilian green quartzite. This material choice emphasizes the connection to Brazil’s natural resources and landscape.[5]
For the doubles competition, the trophies were designed in the form of two interwoven shapes inspired by a tennis racket, representing partnership, balance, and cooperation between players. As in the singles trophies, a tennis ball element made from natural Brazilian stone is incorporated, maintaining a consistent visual identity across the collection.[5]
Past finals
Singles
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Doubles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |
|
References
- ^ a b "'Challenger do tamanho de ATP 500′: novo torneio no Jockey quer levar São Paulo ao 1º nível do tênis". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ a b Dalcim, Matheus (2025-12-27). "Jockey Club de São Paulo receberá challenger em 2026". TenisBrasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ a b "LA Open chega a São Paulo com lendas do tênis e ingressos já à venda". VEJA SÃO PAULO (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ a b Esporte, Redação Máquina do (2026-03-11). "LA Open terá 15 patrocinadores e parceiros na primeira edição". Máquina do Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ a b c d e BandSports, Redação (2026-03-21). "Troféus para os campeões do LA Open têm assinatura da arquiteta Joia Bergamo". Portal (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-21.