The ATP 250 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship Houston will take place from March 31 to April 6, 2025. It will be played on the clay courts of River Oaks Country Club, being the only tournament in the United States on this surface. Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, and Alejandro Tabilo emerge as the main favorites.
The tournament kicks off immediately after the Sunshine Double, making it a perfect setting for players to begin the clay swing before heading to Europe, with tournaments like the Madrid Open and Rome Open on the horizon.
This time, defending champion Ben Shelton will not be present. A year ago, he defeated Frances Tiafoe in an all-American final 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. The local players aim to retain the title once again, following recent editions where Shelton, Tiafoe, and Reilly Opelka claimed victory.
The tournament, also known as the Houston Open, will offer a record prize money of $680,140, with the champion receiving $103,455.
The draw is led by local stars, with four of the top five seeds: [1st] Tommy Paul (No. 13), [2nd] Frances Tiafoe (No. 17), [4th] Brandon Nakashima (No. 33), and [5th] Alex Michelsen (No. 34).
Joining them are Tabilo (No. 32), Jordan Thompson (No. 35), Tomás Martín Etcheverry (No. 44), and Kei Nishikori (No. 66). Players like Learner Tien, Aleksandar Kovacevic, and Christopher Eubanks will be among the Americans looking to cause an upset in the main draw.
ATP TV Guide U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship Houston
ATP Tournaments can be viewed across the world with the listings in full below.
| Area | ATP Masters 1000s | ATP 500s | ATP 250s |
| Africa 1* | Supersport | Supersport | N/A |
| Africa 2* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Albania & Kosovo | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Australia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Austria | Sky | Sky | Sky, Cliq.de |
| Balkans* | Sportklub | Sportklub | Sportklub |
| Baltics* | TV3 | TV3 | TV3 |
| Belgium | Telenet,BeTV | Telenet,BeTV | RTL Belgium,BeTV |
| Brunei | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Bulgaria | A1 Max Sport | A1 Max Sport | A1 Max Sport |
| Cambodia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Canada | Rogers Sportsnet,TSN | TSN | TSN |
| China | MIGUCCTVShanghai TVIQIYITencent | MIGU | MIGU |
| Cyprus | CYTA | CYTA | CYTA |
| Czech Republic | Digisport | Digisport | Digisport,Nova TV |
| Denmark | TV2 | TV2 | TV2 |
| East Timor | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| France* | Canal+/Eurosport | Eurosport | Eurosport |
| Eastern Europe* | Setanta | Setanta | N/A |
| Georgia | Silk Media/Setanta Georgia | Silk Media/Setanta Georgia | Setanta Georgia |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland | Sky Deutschland | Sky Deutschland |
| Greece | Cosmote | Cosmote | Cosmote |
| Hong Kong | PCCW | PCCW | PCCW |
| Hungary | Network 4 | Network 4 | Network 4 |
| India | Sony LIV | Tennis TV | Tennis TV |
| Indonesia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Israel | Charlton | Sport5 | Sport5 |
| Italy | Sky Italia, SuperTennis | Sportcast (SuperTennis) | Sportcast (SuperTennis) |
| Japan | WOWOW,Gaora Sports Channel | WOWOW | WOWOW |
| Laos | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Latin America* | ESPN/Disney+ | ESPN/Disney* | ESPN/Disney+ |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Malta | GO | GO | N/A |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports,Dubai Sports Channel |
| Moldova | Setanta | N/A | N/A |
| Netherlands | Ziggo | Ziggo | Ziggo |
| Philippines | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Poland | Polsat | Polsat | Polsat |
| Portugal | Sport TV | Sport TV | Sport TV |
| Republic of Ireland | Sky UK | Sky UK | Sky UK |
| Romania | Digisport | Digisport | Digisport,Prima Sport |
| Singapore | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Slovakia | Digisport | Digisport | Digisport |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport | N/A |
| South America | ESPN | ESPN | ESPN |
| South Korea | Eclat | Eclat | Eclat |
| Spain | Telefonica(Movistar),Siccative (TVE) | Telefonica (Movistar) | Telefonica (Movistar) |
| Switzerland | Sky | Sky | Sky |
| Taiwan | Sino Catch (Sportcast) | Sino Catch (Sportcast) | Sino Catch(Sportcast) |
| Thailand | beIN Sports | beIN Sports | beIN Sports |
| Turkey | S Sport | S Sport | S Sport |
| Ukraine | Setanta | Setanta | N/A |
| United Kingdom | Sky UK | Sky UK | Sky UK |
| United States* | Tennis Channel | Tennis Channel | Tennis Channel |
| Vietnam | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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