Tel Aviv Watergen Open Tournaments News

Tel Aviv Watergen Open canceled amid Israel-Hamas war

An alternative event is yet to be finalized by the ATP, though Sofia is rumored to be the replacement host for the early November slot.

By TENNIS.com Oct 14, 2023

Facts & Stats

Stat of the Day: Novak Djokovic is the first man to win tour-level titles on all three surfaces this year

He just won his third title of the year in Tel Aviv on hard courts, having already won Rome and Wimbledon.

By John Berkok Oct 02, 2022

The Business of Tennis

One shot to get it right: Tel Aviv promoters hope event is a hit among ATP locker room

Peter Johnston of the Watergen Tel Aviv Open talks pulling this week's event together with a short runway, having Novak Djokovic in town and respecting local culture.

By Matt Fitzgerald Oct 01, 2022

Tel Aviv Watergen Open

Novak Djokovic aims to ensure ATP Finals bid with stacked fall schedule

The former world No. 1 was unable to enter two majors in 2022 due to COVID-19 vaccine opposition, and plans to enter an event in Nur-Sultan before the Rolex Paris Masters.

By Kamakshi Tandon Oct 01, 2022

News

#TBT, 2006: 18-year-old Novak Djokovic shines in Davis Cup tie in Israel

Before this week’s ATP event in Tel Aviv, the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s only tour-level appearance in Israel was in a Davis Cup tie in 2006—and he didn’t drop a set.

By John Berkok Sep 29, 2022

Tennis.com Interview

With "big brother" Stepanek steering the ship, Sebastian Korda motivated to deliver strong 2022 finish

The 22-year-old has no complaints about this week's setting in Tel Aviv, where an indoor venue contrasts the alluring scenery outside.

By Matt Fitzgerald Sep 28, 2022