The Atlanta Cup Brings World-Class Tennis Back to Atlanta with Elite Player Showdown

The Atlanta Cup will debut on December 6, 2025, at Gas South Arena, bringing world-class tennis back to Atlanta with four of the game's most compelling stars headlining the inaugural exhibition. The event features Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, facing current world No. 1 and back-to-back US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka in what promises to be a powerful women's matchup. With eight Grand Slam titles combined between them, this encounter reignites a rivalry defined by contrasting styles and raw power, marking the first time a No. 1 ranked female tennis player has competed in Atlanta since Lindsay Davenport at the 1997 U.S. Women's Hard Court Championships.

On the men's side, Atlanta-born Ben Shelton, currently ranked world No. 6 and one of tennis' fastest-rising stars, will take on explosive shotmaker and 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in their first-ever professional showdown. Fans can anticipate dynamic rallies, blistering serves, and plenty of on-court personality as Shelton and Kyrgios bring exceptional firepower to the court. This matchup holds special significance for Atlanta tennis enthusiasts, showcasing local talent against international star power in a city that has long embraced the sport.

Atlanta's tennis legacy runs deep, having welcomed top ATP and WTA talent for decades through events like the Atlanta Open, which recently concluded a 14-year run on the ATP Tour. The city's passion for tennis is further demonstrated by USTA Atlanta being one of the largest community tennis associations in the country and the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), founded in 1934, growing into the nation's largest community tennis league. Jason Dolan, founder of The Atlanta Cup, emphasized that with well over 100,000 active league players in ALTA and USTA, Atlanta represents the heartbeat of American tennis participation and deserves a marquee annual event matching its legacy.

Produced in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), The Atlanta Cup aims to establish itself as the city's annual signature tennis showcase. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with tickets available through ticketmaster.com starting Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Additional information can be found at theatlantacup.com, where fans can stay updated on this celebration of Atlanta's unmatched tennis culture through the city's newest professional tennis exhibition.