2026 Argentina Open
February 7 – February 15 CMT
The 2026 IEB+ Argentina Open is currently underway, marking the 29th edition of this prestigious clay-court event. Held at the historic “Cathedral of Argentinean Tennis,” this tournament serves as a crucial stop in the South American “Golden Swing.”
Tournament Profile: Dates & Venue
- Dates: February 9 – February 15, 2026
- Venue: Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Argentina
- Surface: Outdoor Clay
- Category: ATP Tour 250
- Draw Size: 28 Singles / 16 Doubles
Stars to Watch: Seeded Players
The 2026 entry list features a strong mix of local favorites and international clay-court specialists. Notably, João Fonseca returns to defend his title after his historic breakthrough last year.
| Seed | Player | Nationality |
| 1 | Francisco Cerúndolo | Argentina |
| 2 | Luciano Darderi | Italy |
| 3 | João Fonseca | Brazil |
| 4 | Sebastián Báez | Argentina |
| 5 | Daniel Altmaier | Germany |
| 6 | Camilo Ugo Carabelli | Argentina |
| 7 | Tomás Martín Etcheverry | Argentina |
| 8 | Matteo Berrettini | Italy |
Tournament Schedule
The tournament follows a standard week-long progression, with day sessions usually beginning at 1:00 PM and evening sessions at 6:30 PM.
- Feb 7–8: Qualifying Rounds
- Feb 9–10: First Round (Main Draw)
- Feb 11–12: Round of 16
- Feb 13: Quarterfinals
- Feb 14: Semifinals (1:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM)
- Feb 15: Finals (1:30 PM / 4:00 PM)
Prize Money & ATP Points
The total financial commitment for the 2026 edition is USD 675,310. Here is the breakdown for the singles competition:
| Round | Prize Money (USD) | ATP Points |
| Winner | $102,715 | 250 |
| Finalist | $59,920 | 165 |
| Semifinalist | $35,230 | 100 |
| Quarterfinalist | $20,410 | 50 |
| Round of 16 | $11,850 | 25 |
| Round of 32 | $7,245 | 0 |
Past Champions (Open Era Highlights)
Buenos Aires has a rich history of elite champions. João Fonseca made headlines in 2025 by becoming the youngest champion in the tournament’s history.
- 2025: João Fonseca (Brazil)
- 2024: Facundo Díaz Acosta (Argentina)
- 2023: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
- 2022: Casper Ruud (Norway)
- 2021: Diego Schwartzman (Argentina)
- Notable Legends: Rafael Nadal (2015), David Ferrer (2012–14), Gustavo Kuerten (2001).