Andy Roddick and John Isner confirm participation at the Atlanta Tennis Championships

20-Dec-2011 16:00

Americans Andy Roddick and John Isner have affirmed that they will feature in the Atlanta Tennis Championships.

Though Atlanta's ATP tennis tournament was called the Atlanta Tennis Championships, it was actually held the last two years in cities of John's Creek and Norcross. This year it will be different. Tournament director Bob Bryant made the news official that the 2012 Atlanta Tennis Championships will be moved to Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Next year's the tournament will be held between July 14-22.

When asked Andy Roddick about how he feels coming back and playing the tournament, Andy said, “I have some great memories of playing in Atlanta where I won my very first ATP Word Tour event. To return and have an opportunity to play in this remarkable new venue will be very exciting. July summer nights in the middle of Atlanta with the skyline lights towering above along with the supportive tennis fans that always turn out here will make for one of the best stops on tour. I’m looking forward to playing in the Atlanta Tennis Championships.”

Last year's runners-up, John Isner had already signed a multi year deal to feature in the tournament is the No.3 American and is ranked No.18 in the world. The big tall American stands a tall 6'9 in height and is known for his big thunderous serves. Isner said, “ I’m excited about returning to the Atlanta Tennis Championships and playing in front of the enthusiastic tennis fans in Georgia. I’m also looking forward to playing at Atlantic Station, in the heart of the city, this year and the next several years. The energy and excitement of this unique setting will be fun for all the players.”

Also featuring here is the US Open 2011 mixed doubles champion Jack Sock. Sock commented, “It’s a real pleasure to attend the site announcement of Atlantic Station as the new home of the Atlanta Tennis Championships. This is a spectacular venue with a great ambiance and I can’t wait to compete here in July. I am truly honored for the tournament to include me in their plans and look forward to putting out the best performance I can.”

Even Tournament Director Bob Bryant seems very excited and is sure that the tournament will be a success. “With the addition of Andy, John and Jack, we are far ahead of past years in bringing in top talent at such an early date. Atlanta tennis fans watched Andy win his first title here in 2001 and he’s been a crowd favorite ever since. Georgia Bulldog fans are familiar with Isner’s 140-mph-plus serve and powerful forehand and we expect to see even more impressive and thrilling tennis from him for many years to come. Jack burst on the scene by winning his first Grand Slam title at this year’s US Open, playing mixed doubles with Atlanta’s own Melanie Oudin. We’re excited that these great players will be competing in this year’s tournament.”

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