Three Demon Deacons from Wake Forest will compete on Tuesday at the Winston-Salem Open, an ATP 250 event. In singles matches, Mees Rottgering and DK Suresh will enter the Round of 32, while Jakob Schnaitter will start his doubles journey. Rottgering has already achieved his first ATP Tour main-draw win and Suresh is looking to capitalize on his recent success. With two players advancing and one commencing doubles, Wake Forest maintains a strong presence at this local tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Mees Rottgering has a 3-0 record in the tournament, including wins over world No. 77 Jan Choinski and three qualifying matches.
  • DK Suresh secured his first ATP Tour main-draw victory against world No. 83 Marcos Giron.
State of Play
  • Rottgering will face world No. 58 Tomas Machac in his Round of 32 match.
  • Suresh competes against world No. 51 Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
  • Schnaitter and Mark Wallner will play against Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in the doubles Round of 32.
What's Next

Future matches will determine if Rottgering and Suresh can advance further in singles, while Schnaitter and Wallner aim for victory in doubles. The outcomes may bolster their rankings ahead of the upcoming US Open.

Bottom Line

The Winston-Salem Open showcases Wake Forest's top tennis talents, emphasizing not only personal breakthroughs but also the program's competitive strength. Continued success at this event can enhance player visibility and boost their standings.