The draw has been released for the Iasi Open which is set to take place between July 21 and July 26 in Romania with Mirra Andreeva as top seed. She faces off against Noma Noha Akugue in the opening round in final preparation before the Olympic Games.
Andreeva could face off against Aliaksandra Sasnovich or a lucky loser or qualifier in the second round. Tatjana Maria is second seed and will face Miriam Bulgaru with the latter potentially facing Irina Camelia Begu in the second round.
Third seed is another Romanian on home soil with Jaqueline Cristian facing a qualifier. Elina Avanesyan, Anna Blinkova, Martina Trevisan are all also seeded.
The Iasi Open, held in Iasi, Romania, is an annual tennis tournament featuring both ATP and WTA events. In 2024, the tournament includes the Concord Iasi Open, part of the ATP Challenger Tour, and the UniCredit Iasi Open, a WTA 250 event.
Key Highlights:
- Dates and Venues:The Concord Iasi Open (ATP Challenger 100) took place from July 8 to July 14, 2024.The UniCredit Iasi Open (WTA 250) is scheduled from July 21 to July 26, 2024.
- The Concord Iasi Open (ATP Challenger 100) took place from July 8 to July 14, 2024.
- The UniCredit Iasi Open (WTA 250) is scheduled from July 21 to July 26, 2024.
- Winners:In the Concord Iasi Open, Bolivian player Hugo Dellien won the men's singles title, defeating Javier Barranco Cosano.The women's tournament details for the WTA 250 event will unfold during the scheduled dates.
- In the Concord Iasi Open, Bolivian player Hugo Dellien won the men's singles title, defeating Javier Barranco Cosano.
- The women's tournament details for the WTA 250 event will unfold during the scheduled dates.
- Participants:Notable players in the ATP Challenger included Hugo Gaston, Cezar Cretu, and Filip Cristian Jianu.The WTA event features players like Ana Bogdan, Irina-Camelia Begu, and Jil Teichmann.
- Notable players in the ATP Challenger included Hugo Gaston, Cezar Cretu, and Filip Cristian Jianu.
- The WTA event features players like Ana Bogdan, Irina-Camelia Begu, and Jil Teichmann.
- Prize Money:The total prize fund for the WTA 250 tournament is $267,082.Prize money for the ATP Challenger event was €118,000 in 2023, with similar amounts expected for 2024.
- The total prize fund for the WTA 250 tournament is $267,082.
- Prize money for the ATP Challenger event was €118,000 in 2023, with similar amounts expected for 2024.
- Venue and Organization:The tournament is held at the Ciric Sports Base in Iasi, known for its modern facilities.Organized by the Iasi Open Sports Club Association with various local and international sponsors.
- The tournament is held at the Ciric Sports Base in Iasi, known for its modern facilities.
- Organized by the Iasi Open Sports Club Association with various local and international sponsors.
The Iasi Open serves as a significant platform for emerging tennis talents, providing opportunities to compete against higher-ranked players and gain valuable experience.
2024 Iasi Open Draw