2001 Verizon Tennis Challenge

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
DateApril 23–29
Edition16th
CategoryInternational Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$375,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationJohns Creek, Georgia, US
Champions
Singles
United States Andy Roddick[1]
Doubles
India Mahesh Bhupathi / India Leander Paes[2]
← 2000 · Verizon Tennis Challenge

Finals

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Singles

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  Andy Roddick defeated   Xavier Malisse 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Roddick's first singles title of his career.

Doubles

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  Mahesh 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

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  1. ^ "2001 Atlanta – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "2001 Atlanta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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