McGee saves set points to win in straight sets James McGee, Ireland’s top ranked ATP player has advanced to the Quarterfinal round in his second appearance at the Tiburon Challenger. Battling through the shadows, McGee “played one point at a time” as he saved set points to beat Thompson 7-6, 6-3 yesterday. Reflecting on the […]
Americans Lead the Pack through Qualifying Rounds
Qualifying rounds concluded this morning with three Americans Qualifying for the Singles Main Draw. Matt Reid, an Aussie favorite (the number 1 qualifier seed) won a tight three set match against Wanamaran, while the match of the day went to Marcos Giron who knocked out the 2nd qualifier seed Liam Broady in three close sets. […]
Fresh From a Davis Cup Victory, Sam Querrey is Headed for the Peninsula
QUERREY WILL HAVE TO BATTLE THROUGH A DEEP FIELD OF COMPETITORS The Official Tiburon Challenger Player List is a deep field, full of talent. For the first time in six years, the cutoff ranking to get in the event is 216. Some of the biggest names in tennis will be competing at the Peninsula: Marcos […]
Sacramento Sets Stage for Big Names at Tiburon Challenger
USTA Men’s $100,000 Challenger begins Qualifying Draws October 4 The Sacramento Challenger leads into the Tiburon Challenger, so their Player List can indicate just how high the level could be. This year, their list includes the following tennis superstars: Sam Querrey (51), Australian Open Finalist Marcos Baghdatis (81), and former Stanford graduate and NCAA Champion […]
Tiburon Challenger Combines World-Class Tennis with Community Outreach
USTA Men’s $100,000 Challenger begins Qualifying Draws October 4 The Tiburon Challenger will begin its eighth year by the bay at the Tiburon Peninsula Club. Hosting players like the recent Wimbledon Doubles Champion Jack Sock, this tournament always delivers an intimate look at world class tennis at its best, while creating opportunities for community involvement […]
USTA Pro Circuit Tiburon Challenger Hits Sweet Spot for Community Programs
USTA Men’s $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger begins October 5, 2013 TIBURON, CA, September 4, 2013 – The USTA is pleased to announce that the Tiburon Peninsula Club will host the $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger from October 5-13, 2013. This year’s Challenger, a USTA Pro Circuit event, now in its 5th consecutive […]
Blake, Groth and Becker Headline at the 2012 Tiburon Challenger
USTA Men’s Pro-Circuit $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger attracts strong field from US and abroad TIBURON, CA, September 20, 2012 – James Blake (ATP #4 in 2006), Samuel Groth, and Benjamin Becker (ATP #83) are three of the headlining competitors for the 2012 USTA Pro-Circuit First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger, October 6-14. “It’s another […]
World-Class Professional Tennis Returns to Tiburon Peninsula Club
USTA Men’s $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger begins October 6, 2012 TIBURON, CA, September 14, 2012 – The USTA is pleased to announce that the Tiburon Peninsula Club will host the $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger from October 6-14, 2012. The tournament, a USTA Pro Circuit event, offers $100,000 in prize money this […]
Gonzalez, Karlovic and Querry Headline Main Draw Field at the 2011 Tiburon Challenger
USTA Men’s Pro-Circuit $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger doubles prize money attracting strong field TIBURON, CA, October 5, 2011 – Fernando Gonzalez (ATP #5 in 2007), Ivo Karlovic (ATP #14 in 2008) and Sam Querrey (ATP #17 in 2011) are three of the headlining competitors for the 2011 USTA Pro-Circuit First Republic Bank Tiburon […]
World-Class Professional Tennis Returns to Tiburon Peninsula Club
USTA Men’s $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger begins October 8, 2011 TIBURON, CA, September 16, 2011 – The USTA is pleased to announce that the Tiburon Peninsula Club will host the $100,000 First Republic Bank Tiburon Challenger from October 8-16, 2011. The tournament, a USTA Pro Circuit event, offers $100,000 in prize money this […]