The 2001 Verizon Tennis Challenge was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia in the United States and was part of the International Series of the 2001 ATP Tour. It was the 16th and last edition of the tournament and ran from April 23 through April 29, 2001. Unseeded Andy Roddick, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title.
2001 Verizon Tennis Challenge | |
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Date | April 23–29 |
Edition | 16th |
Category | International Series |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $375,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Johns Creek, Georgia, US |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Andy Roddick[1] | |
Doubles | |
Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editAndy Roddick defeated Xavier Malisse 6–2, 6–4
- It was Roddick's first singles title of his career.
Doubles
editMahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes defeated Rick Leach / David Macpherson 6–3, 7–6(9–7)
- It was Bhupathi's 1st title of the year and the 18th of his career. It was Paes' 1st title of the year and the 21st of his career.
References
edit- ^ "2001 Atlanta – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "2001 Atlanta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).