Tennis Schedule 2023
] The tennis season starts with a set of hard-court tournaments across Asia and Australia in January and February, including team events such as the United Cup, with the Australian Open in Melbourne as the showpiece event of the first leg of the season. The tours then move to South America for a mix of hard court and clay court events, before the “Sunshine Double” of the 1000-level events in Indian Wells and Miami in the USA, the first two 1000-level tournaments of the season and also the largest.
The clay court swing begins in April, with big tournaments on the European clay, as well as the qualifier stage for the Billie Jean King Cup. Both tours have 1000-level events in Madrid and Rome, while the ATP tour also has a Masters tournament in Monte Carlo. Two months of clay court preparation end with Roland Garros in Paris in June. There is a very brief month of grasscourt tournaments, used largely as a warmup to Wimbledon, the most prestigious tournament of the season, which occurs in two weeks in July during the British summer.
An intense summer of tennis is followed by a brief break for the top players, followed by the North American hardcourt swing. Both tours play 1000-level events in Canada, the ATP playing odd years in Toronto and even years in Montreal, and the other way around for the WTA tour. This is followed by the Cincinnati 1000-event, and then the US Open in New York in September. September also sees the group stage for the Davis Cup, as well as the Laver Cup. The WTA has 1000-level events on hard courts in Guadalajara and Beijing, while the ATP has 1000-level events in Shanghai and Paris.
The season ends in the WTA with the WTA Finals, taking place in Shenzhen this year. On the men’s side, Turin will host the ATP Finals in November as well. These events see the 8 players with the most ranking points on each tour compete in a marquee end-of-year round robin event, considered to be the fifth-biggest trophy of the year. The Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup knockouts and finals will take place in November with the city of Malaga in Spain acting as hosts for both, bringing the tennis season to a close.
| Tournament | Category | Surface | Start Date | End Date |
| United Cup | Hard | 29 December, 2022 | 8 January, 2023 | |
| Adelaide International 1 | ATP 250 | Hard | 2 January, 2023 | 8 January, 2023 |
| Tata Open Maharashtra | ATP 250 | Hard | 2 January, 2023 | 8 January, 2023 |
| ASB Classic | ATP 250 | Hard | 9 January, 2023 | 15 January, 2023 |
| Adelaide International 2 | ATP 250 | Hard | 9 January, 2023 | 15 January, 2023 |
| Australian Open | Grand Slam | Hard | 16 January, 2023 | 29 January, 2023 |
| Davis Cup Qualifying Round | Davis Cup | 30 January, 2023 | ||
| Open Sud de France | ATP 250 | Hard | 6 February, 2023 | 12 February, 2023 |
| Cordoba Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 6 February, 2023 | 12 February, 2023 |
| Dallas Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 6 February, 2022 | 12 February, 2023 |
| Rotterdam Open | ATP 500 | Indoor hard | 13 February, 2023 | 19 February, 2023 |
| Argentina Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 13 February, 2023 | 19 February, 2023 |
| Delray Beach Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 13 February, 2023 | 19 February, 2023 |
| Rio Open | ATP 500 | Clay | 20 February, 2023 | 26 February, 2023 |
| Open 13 Provence | ATP 250 | Hard | 20 February, 2023 | 26 February, 2023 |
| Qatar Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 20 February, 2023 | 26 February, 2023 |
| Dubai Tennis Championships | ATP 500 | Hard | 27 February, 2023 | 4 March, 2023 |
| Mexican Open | ATP 500 | Hard | 27 February, 2023 | 4 March, 2023 |
| Chile Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 27 February, 2023 | 4 March, 2023 |
| Indian Wells Masters | ATP 1000 | Hard | 8 March, 2023 | 19 March, 2023 |
| Miami Open | ATP 1000 | Hard | 22 March, 2023 | 2 April, 2023 |
| U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships | ATP 250 | Clay | 3 April, 2023 | 9 April, 2023 |
| Grand Prix Hassan II | ATP 250 | Clay | 3 April, 2023 | 9 April, 2023 |
| Estoril Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 3 April, 2023 | 9 April, 2023 |
| Monte Carlo Masters | ATP 1000 | Clay | 9 April, 2023 | 16 April, 2023 |
| Barcelona Open | ATP 500 | Clay | 17 April, 2023 | 23 April, 2023 |
| Banja Luka Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 17 April, 2023 | 23 April, 2023 |
| BMW Open (Munich) | ATP 250 | Clay | 17 April, 2023 | 23 April, 2023 |
| Madrid Open | ATP 1000 | Clay | 26 April, 2023 | 7 May, 2023 |
| Italian Open | ATP 1000 | Clay | 10 May, 2023 | 21 May, 2023 |
| Geneva Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 21 May, 2023 | 27 May, 2023 |
| Lyon Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 21 May, 2023 | 27 May, 2023 |
| French Open | Grand Slam | Clay | 28 May, 2023 | 11 June, 2023 |
| Libema Open | ATP 250 | Grass | 12 June, 2023 | 18 June, 2023 |
| Boss Open (Stuttgart) | ATP 250 | Grass | 12 June, 2023 | 18 June, 2023 |
| Terra Wortmann Open (Halle) | ATP 500 | Grass | 19 June, 2023 | 25 June, 2023 |
| Cinch Championships | ATP 500 | Grass | 19 June, 2023 | 25 June, 2023 |
| Mallorca Open | ATP 250 | Grass | 25 June, 2023 | 1 July, 2023 |
| Eastbourne International | ATP 250 | Grass | 26 June, 2023 | 1 July, 2023 |
| Wimbledon | Grand Slam | Grass | 3 July, 2023 | 16 July, 2023 |
| Hall of Fame Open (Newport) | ATP 250 | Grass | 17 July, 2023 | 23 July, 2023 |
| Swedish Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 17 July, 2023 | 23 July, 2023 |
| Swiss Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 17 July, 2023 | 23 July, 2023 |
| Hamburg Open | ATP 500 | Clay | 24 July, 2023 | 30 July, 2023 |
| Atlanta Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 24 July, 2023 | 30 July, 2023 |
| Croatia Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 24 July, 2023 | 30 July, 2023 |
| Citi Open | ATP 500 | Hard | 31 July, 2023 | 6 August, 2023 |
| Los Cabos Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 31 July, 2023 | 5 August, 2023 |
| Kitzbuhel Open | ATP 250 | Clay | 31 July, 2023 | 5 August, 2023 |
| Canadian Open | ATP 1000 | Hard | 6 August, 2023 | 13 August, 2023 |
| Cincinnati Open | ATP 1000 | Hard | 13 August, 2023 | 20 August, 2023 |
| Winston-Salem Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 20 August, 2023 | 26 August, 2023 |
| U.S. Open | Grand Slam | Hard | 28 August, 2023 | 10 September, 2023 |
| Davis Cup Group Stage | Davis Cup | 11 September, 2023 | ||
| Laver Cup | Exhibition | Hard | 22 September, 2023 | 24 September, 2023 |
| Chengdu Open | ATP 250 | Hard | 20 September, 2023 | 26 September, 2023 |
| Zhuhai Championships | ATP 250 | Hard | 20 September, 2023 | 26 September, 2023 |
| China Open | ATP 500 | Hard | 28 September, 2023 | 4 October, 2023 |
| Astana Open | ATP 250 | Indoor hard | 27 September, 2023 | 3 October, 2023 |
| Shanghai Masters | ATP 1000 | Hard | 4 October, 2023 | 15 October, 2023 |
| Japan Open | ATP 500 | Hard | 16 October 2023 | 22 October, 2023 |
| European Open | ATP 250 | Indoor hard | 16 October, 2023 | 22 October, 2023 |
| Swiss Indoors Basel | ATP 500 | Indoor hard | 23 October, 2023 | 29 October, 2023 |
| Erste Bank Open | ATP 500 | Indoor hard | 23 October, 2023 | 29 October, 2023 |
| Paris Masters | ATP 1000 | Indoor hard | 30 October, 2023 | 5 November, 2023 |
| Metz Open | ATP 250 | Indoor hard | 5 November, 2023 | 11 November, 2023 |
| Moselle Open | ATP 250 | Indoor hard | 5 November, 2023 | 11 November, 2023 |
| ATP Finals | ATP Finals | Indoor hard | 12 November, 2023 | 19 November, 2023 |
| Next Gen ATP Finals | ATP Finals | Indoor hard | 13 November, 2023 | 17 November, 2023 |
| Davis Cup Finals | Daivs Cup | Indoor hard | 20 November, 2023 |
Wimbledon 2023 FAQ
- Where can I watch the Wimbledon final online in the USA?
Wimbledon is being broadcasted on ESPN and the Tennis Channel in the USA, and being streamed on ESPN+.
- Who won the Australian Open 2023?
Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men’s singles of the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina in the women’s singles.
- Where can I watch a live tennis match?
Tennis tournaments take place nearly year-round all across the world at different levels. Information for ATP, WTA, and ITF tour schedules can be found on their websites.
- How can I watch Australian Open 2023 tennis live in India?
The Australian Open was broadcasted on the Sony Sports Network.
- How many sets are there in tennis?
Tennis is typically best of three sets, but men’s singles at grand slam tournaments are best of 5.
- How many minutes does a set last in a tennis match?
Most tennis sets last between 30 mins and 70 mins, depending on how many games are contested in that set.
- How many rounds are in a tennis match?
A tennis match is usually best-of-three sets, but men’s singles in grand slams is best of 5. At tournaments, players typically play between 5 and 7 matches.
- How is it decided who wins a tennis match?
The first person to win 2 sets wins the match in most tour events. In men’s singles at grand slam events, it is the first person to win 3 sets in a match.
- Where do tennis players stay during tournaments?
Players typically stay in hotels near the event venue, for ease of transport.
- How is it decided who wins a tennis match?
The first person to win 2 sets wins the match in most tour events. In men’s singles at grand slam events, it is the first person to win 3 sets in a match.
- What is a typical training schedule for a pro tennis player?
The tennis offseason begins in December, and players begin preparing for the new season after a small break. Players arrive at tournaments 2-3 days before the first round to practice. At grand slams, players alternate between match days and training days.
- What are the rules governing breaks during a tennis match?
The umpire has discretion regarding medical timeouts and other breaks during a tennis match. There is a clock for pauses between points and games that players must adhere to.
- What is the most prestigious tennis tournament?
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, having begun in 1877.
- Tennis: Why is the Australian Open played in January?
January is a summer month in Australia, and is therefore a good time to start the tennis season with the Australian Open.
- How can I watch the US Open Tennis online?
The US Open broadcasting rights are with the Sony Sports Network. It can be watched on SonyLiv.
- Is it worth pursuing professional tennis?
Tennis can be a very lucrative sport at the highest level with tournament prize money and brand sponsorships, but at most levels of tennis, the cost of equipment, coaching, and travelling can make it a difficult career.
- Who is 'the best' in tennis now? Nadal or Federer? Why?
Nadal overtook Federer’s record of grand slams, and now has 22. However, Novak Djokovic broke the record, and now has 23 grand slams, and is statistically the best men’s player in tennis history.
- Why did the ATP and WTA get rid of challenges?
Both the ATP and WTA tours are moving towards automated line-calling. However, some tournaments still use line umpires to make calls, such as Wimbledon.
- What are some of the greatest tennis matches ever played?
Some of the most iconic matches in men’s tennis are the 1980, 2008, and 2019 Wimbledon finals, and the 2012 Australian Open final. Some famous women’s matches are the 2005 final and 2009 semifinal, and the 1992 French Open final.
- How can I watch the US Open Tennis online?
The US Open broadcasting rights are with the Sony Sports Network. It can be watched on SonyLiv.
- Why is coaching not allowed during tennis tournaments?
Coaching was forbidden from tennis tournament, as it was seen as an individual sport. However, recent rule changes have made it permissible.
