Rwanda, South Africa Set To Host ATP 50 Challenger Tour

Rwanda, South Africa Set To Host ATP 50 Challenger Tour

By Sampson Adedeji

Rwanda and South Africa have been selected as the host of the ATP 50 Challenger Tour scheduled for February 2024, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

As part of the build-up and preparation for the event, a delegation from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP is set to visit Rwanda and South Africa from December 10-15 for a fact-finding mission.

The 50 Challenger, is one of four ATP Tour (Challenger) events, along with Challenger 75, Challenger of 100 and Challenger 125. 

Starting in 2023, the ATP has phased out the Challenger 90 and 110 categories, actively reducing the number of core Challenger categories from six to four.

The competition attracts players ranked between 100 and 200 in the world.

The event will have a prize money of up to USD 50,000.