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Mallorca Open 2020 preview: Tournament makes its debut


The Mallorca Open is a new grass court tournament that will run from June 22nd – June 27th, 2020. Part of the ATP 250 Series, this tournament will replace the previous ATP 250 Event in Antalya, Turkey.

 

This will be the first time that Mallorca has hosted an ATP event since 2002 and the first grass court event in Spain. Night sessions will have artificial light to give a big-match feel – making this an exciting tournament for fans.

 

Preview:

Spain’s Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez have confirmed their entry for the tournament. Both players are former multi-time Grand Slam quarter-finalists who bring a game full of variety. Lopez won his seventh title on grass at the Queen’s Championships last year.

 

Where is the tournament held?

The tournament will be held at Santa Ponca in Mallorca, Spain

 

What dates does the tournament run?

June 22nd – June 27th, 2020

 

What court surface is the tournament played on?

The tournament is played on outdoor grass

 

How many players and how many seeds are in the draw?

There are a total of 28 players and eight seeds in the men’s singles

 

Rankings points, Singles

Winner – 250 points

Finalist – 150 points

Semi-finalist – 90 points

Quarter-finalist – 45 points

Round of 16 – 20 points

Round of 28 – Zero points

 

Prize money, Singles

Winner – $150,930

Finalist – $83,540

Semi-finalist – $47, 035

Quarter-finalist – $26, 770

Round of 16 -$15, 355

Round of 28 – $8,980

 

Where can I buy tickets for the tournament?

Tickets can be bought here at https://mallorca-championships.com/tickets/

 

How can I follow the tournament without going there?

You can follow the tournament through the ATP official Twitter here https://twitter.com/atptour?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

 


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