The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open ATP Challenger professional tennis tournament will now be staged at IMG Academy in Bradenton from April 5-12.
Last year, the popular event was held in South Sarasota at the Sarasota Sports Club; however, new ownership at that club made changes to the venue, disrupting the ability to adequately stage the tournament. After months of searching for a new site, IMG Academy has been selected.
“Jimmy Arias (IMG’s director of tennis) really rolled out the red carpet for the Sarasota Open 2026,” said tournament co-owner and lead sponsor Elizabeth Moore. The deal was reached late last week…