Winston-Salem 2026
Analysis
Winston-Salem is the last chance before the US Open for players who are behind. It is a tournament that attracts those in search of rhythm or bonus points. The winners arrive at Flushing with the confidence of a successful week, while the losers are penalized by a lack of matches before New York. The psychological stakes are therefore considerable.
The altitude (300 meters) and the climate of North Carolina create conditions that change radically depending on the time of day. During the day session, the heat accelerates the courts and makes them fast. When the sun goes down and the humidity rises (particularly in the late afternoon), the game slows down noticeably. Players must therefore constantly adapt their game to these changes.
The field changes from year to year, but you always find players hungry for points: young players on the rise, candidates for the top 50 looking to consolidate, veterans trying to make a comeback. Báez, Sonego and Fucsovics have found important titles there, which shows that opportunities exist for well-prepared tennis players.
Playing Conditions
Statistical Analysis
Moderate serving results that reflect the variability of the conditions: fast during the day, slowed down in the evening. It's an unstable balance.
Favored Profiles
Players who are one-dimensional will struggle to adapt to the conditions.
Recent Champions
Márton Fucsovics
Lorenzo Sonego
Sebastian Báez
