Feb. 9 - 18, 2024
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Delray Beach Open ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR legends event is the only ATP Champions Tour event in the U.S. The field consists of players who have been ranked World No. 1, a Grand Slam singles finalist, a singles player on a victorious Davis Cup team or have received a Wildcard.
Format: A mix of 7 singles and doubles matches in total. Match format is best 2 out of 3 sets (no ad scoring), split sets 7-point match tie breaker.
DELRAY BEACH: Third ATP Champions Tour appearance. Six-time doubles champion with a 30-7 record in the ATP 250 event, eight-time finalists. The 2020 title was their final ATP Tour tournament. CAREER: The winningest team in the sport’s history with 119 titles, including a record 16 Major titles. They are the only doubles or singles players to sweep all four Grand Slams, nine ATP Masters 1000 events, the ATP Finals, and Olympic gold. The Bryan Brothers won 1,108 matches together, more than any team in the Open Era, and have the most victories by any doubles team in U.S. Davis Cup history with a 25-5 record, winning Davis Cup in 2007. The brothers finished No. 1 in team rankings 10 times during their careers. PERSONAL: Identical “mirror” twins – Mike is right-handed, Bob is left-handed. California natives coached by their parents, Wayne and Kathy, starting at two. Won more than 100 junior titles together. Played at Stanford University for two years, helping win both NCAA team titles and winning the NCAA doubles title in 1998. Created the Bryan Bros. Band and held concerts at tournaments and charity events worldwide. Hold an annual Bryan Brothers Foundation event to raise money for kids in Ventura County. Bob is married with three children; Mike is married with one child. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
DELRAY BEACH: Luke’s third ATP Champions Tour appearance and Murphy’s second. The brothers played the ATP 250 doubles tournament together nine times, reaching the final in 1997 and SF in 1996 when the event was played in Coral Springs. CAREER: Won the 1993 French Open doubles title, their first pro title together, and finished the year as the No. 5 team on the ATP Tour. Went on to win three more pro titles together and reached seven additional finals. Their four titles came on three different surfaces (hard, clay, grass). Luke won another six doubles titles with four other partners. Luke won the Boys 18s Nationals, Clay Courts and Hard Courts in 1984 as well as the French Open junior doubles title with Patrick McEnroe. He later won All-American honors while playing at the University of Southern California. Murphy won a pair of Orange Bowls among his 10 national junior doubles titles. He played two years at USC before transferring to Georgia where he was an All-American. PERSONAL: Luke, who is two years older, and Murphy grew up on a Christmas tree farm in the small town of Ludington, Mich. Their younger twin sisters, Rachel and Rebecca, also played tennis professionally. Luke is nicknamed “Dual Hand Luke” for his ability to play with both hands. Both brothers have worked extensively in television. Murphy coached in World Team Tennis for 10 years and was named coach of the year in 2013. He is now co-founder and EVP of WEconnect Health. Luke coached the Syracuse women’s tennis team for seven years. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
DELRAY BEACH: Third ATP Champions Tour appearance. Six-time doubles champion with a 30-7 record in the ATP 250 event, eight-time finalists. The 2020 title was their final ATP Tour tournament. CAREER: The winningest team in the sport’s history with 119 titles, including a record 16 Major titles. They are the only doubles or singles players to sweep all four Grand Slams, nine ATP Masters 1000 events, the ATP Finals, and Olympic gold. The Bryan Brothers won 1,108 matches together, more than any team in the Open Era, and have the most victories by any doubles team in U.S. Davis Cup history with a 25-5 record, winning Davis Cup in 2007. The brothers finished No. 1 in team rankings 10 times during their careers. PERSONAL: Identical “mirror” twins – Mike is right-handed, Bob is left-handed. California natives coached by their parents, Wayne and Kathy, starting at two. Won more than 100 junior titles together. Played at Stanford University for two years, helping win both NCAA team titles and winning the NCAA doubles title in 1998. Created the Bryan Bros. Band and held concerts at tournaments and charity events worldwide. Hold an annual Bryan Brothers Foundation event to raise money for kids in Ventura County. Bob is married with three children; Mike is married with one child. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
DELRAY BEACH: Luke’s third ATP Champions Tour appearance and Murphy’s second. The brothers played the ATP 250 doubles tournament together nine times, reaching the final in 1997 and SF in 1996 when the event was played in Coral Springs. CAREER: Won the 1993 French Open doubles title, their first pro title together, and finished the year as the No. 5 team on the ATP Tour. Went on to win three more pro titles together and reached seven additional finals. Their four titles came on three different surfaces (hard, clay, grass). Luke won another six doubles titles with four other partners. Luke won the Boys 18s Nationals, Clay Courts and Hard Courts in 1984 as well as the French Open junior doubles title with Patrick McEnroe. He later won All-American honors while playing at the University of Southern California. Murphy won a pair of Orange Bowls among his 10 national junior doubles titles. He played two years at USC before transferring to Georgia where he was an All-American. PERSONAL: Luke, who is two years older, and Murphy grew up on a Christmas tree farm in the small town of Ludington, Mich. Their younger twin sisters, Rachel and Rebecca, also played tennis professionally. Luke is nicknamed “Dual Hand Luke” for his ability to play with both hands. Both brothers have worked extensively in television. Murphy coached in World Team Tennis for 10 years and was named coach of the year in 2013. He is now co-founder and EVP of WEconnect Health. Luke coached the Syracuse women’s tennis team for seven years. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
IVO KARLOVIC(CRO)
IVO KARLOVIC (CRO)
DELRAY BEACH: First year to play the ATP Champions event. Won the ATP 250 event in 2015.CAREER: Achieved career-high No. 14 in 2008 after defeating No. 1 Roger Federer enroute to ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati SF. Eight-time ATP Tour champion. At 2019 Pune became the oldest tour-level finalist at age 39 since Ken Rosewall, 43, in 1977. Ranks second among all players since ATP stats have been kept (1991) in career aces with 13,728 (retired ranked first; John Isner surpassed him in 2022); as of end of 2022 ranked first since 1991 in percent service games won (92) and percent of break points saved (70.96). Holds single-match ace records for Davis Cup (career-high 78), Qualified and won Grand Slam debut over defending champion Hewitt on Centre Court in 2003 Wimbledon 1R. In 2009 reached the Wimbledon QF. PERSONAL: Retired after the 2021 season. Tied with Reilly Opelka as tallest pro players in history at 6’11”. Wears size 17 shoes. Met 7-foot-6 basketball player Mamadou N’Diaye during 2018 Monterrey Challenger and said, “I felt normal. For once in my life, I was around someone like me. I’ve never met someone that tall and it was strange to shake his hand. Mine felt so small.” Ambassador for ACEing Autism, which exposes autistic children to tennis. Awarded an ATP ACES for Charity grant for $15,000 in 2016. Wife, Alsi; daughter, Jada Valentina; son, Noah. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREDELRAY BEACH: First year on the ATP Champions Tour. Played the ATP Tour event 12 times, tied for third all-time, and won the title in 2016. CAREER: Achieved career-high No. 11 in 2018. Winner of 10 ATP Tour titles, including Mexican sweep in 2017 at Acapulco (def. Rafael Nadal) and Los Cabos. At Wimbledon, advanced to 2016 QF, 2017 SF and 2019 QF, defeating Novak Djokovic in 2016 and Andy Murray in 2017 to become 1st player in back-to-back years to beat World No. 1 since Boris Becker in 1988-89 and to beat reigning champion since Pete Sampras in 1992-93. Snapped Djokovic’s Open Era-record 30-match Grand Slam win streak at 2016 Wimbledon, then set an Open Era record by reaching 1st Grand Slam SF in his 42nd Grand Slam appearance at 2017 Wimbledon. Collected 23 wins over Top 10 players. Hit unprecedented 10 straight aces at 2007 Indianapolis. PERSONAL: Retired from the ATP Tour after the 2022 US Open. Grew up in Southern California. Hobbies include playing basketball, table tennis and golf. Fan of Los Angeles Lakers (NBA). Had the opportunity to take batting practice at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in 2008 during the Miami Open and hit 2 home runs. His father, Mike, was a baseball player and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers (MLB). Wife is Abby and sons are Ford and Owen. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREDELRAY BEACH: First year to play the ATP Champions event. Won the ATP 250 event in 2015. CAREER: Achieved career-high No. 14 in 2008 after defeating No. 1 Roger Federer enroute to ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati SF. Eight-time ATP Tour champion. At 2019 Pune became the oldest tour-level finalist at age 39 since Ken Rosewall, 43, in 1977. Ranks second among all players since ATP stats have been kept (1991) in career aces with 13,728 (retired ranked first; John Isner surpassed him in 2022); as of end of 2022 ranked first since 1991 in percent service games won (92) and percent of break points saved (70.96). Holds single-match ace records for Davis Cup (career-high 78), Qualified and won Grand Slam debut over defending champion Hewitt on Centre Court in 2003 Wimbledon 1R. In 2009 reached the Wimbledon QF. PERSONAL: Retired after the 2021 season. Tied with Reilly Opelka as tallest pro players in history at 6’11”. Wears size 17 shoes. Met 7-foot-6 basketball player Mamadou N’Diaye during 2018 Monterrey Challenger and said, “I felt normal. For once in my life, I was around someone like me. I’ve never met someone that tall and it was strange to shake his hand. Mine felt so small.” Ambassador for ACEing Autism, which exposes autistic children to tennis. Awarded an ATP ACES for Charity grant for $15,000 in 2016. Wife, Alsi; daughter, Jada Valentina; son, Noah. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREDELRAY BEACH: First year on the ATP Champions Tour. Played the ATP Tour event 12 times, tied for third all-time, and won the title in 2016. CAREER: Achieved career-high No. 11 in 2018. Winner of 10 ATP Tour titles, including Mexican sweep in 2017 at Acapulco (def. Rafael Nadal) and Los Cabos. At Wimbledon, advanced to 2016 QF, 2017 SF and 2019 QF, defeating Novak Djokovic in 2016 and Andy Murray in 2017 to become 1st player in back-to-back years to beat World No. 1 since Boris Becker in 1988-89 and to beat reigning champion since Pete Sampras in 1992-93. Snapped Djokovic’s Open Era-record 30-match Grand Slam win streak at 2016 Wimbledon, then set an Open Era record by reaching 1st Grand Slam SF in his 42nd Grand Slam appearance at 2017 Wimbledon. Collected 23 wins over Top 10 players. Hit unprecedented 10 straight aces at 2007 Indianapolis. PERSONAL: Retired from the ATP Tour after the 2022 US Open. Grew up in Southern California. Hobbies include playing basketball, table tennis and golf. Fan of Los Angeles Lakers (NBA). Had the opportunity to take batting practice at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in 2008 during the Miami Open and hit 2 home runs. His father, Mike, was a baseball player and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers (MLB). Wife is Abby and sons are Ford and Owen. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREJAN MICHAEL-GAMBILL (USA)
DELRAY BEACH: Making third appearance on the ATP Champions Tour in Delray Beach, helping Team USA to a victory over Team International in 2014 with Andy Roddick and Aaron Krickstein. Won the ATP 250 event in 2001 and 2003, one of four players to win the event twice. One of three players in Delray Beach Open history to win the singles and doubles titles in the same year (2001). Played in the ATP 250 event seven times. CAREER: Collected three career singles titles and five doubles titles. Reached the 2000 Wimbledon quarterfinals and held a career-high ranking of No. 14. Career-high doubles ranking came in 2002 at No. 23. Won over 200 singles matches and over 100 doubles matches on the ATP Tour. PERSONAL: Works as an analyst on the Tennis Channel. Has been a coach/advisor on the ATP and WTA tours. Was selected as one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World 2000.” Enjoys fitness, CrossFit, music, travel and good food. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREDELRAY BEACH: Playing the ATP Champions Tour here for the fifth time. Also played the ATP Tour tournament on four occasions. CAREER: Reached a career-high ranking of No. 69 in 2012. Defeated former world No. 1 Marat Safin at 2009 Wimbledon. Reached the Houston doubles final in ’09. Won five career Challenger titles in eight finals. Practice partner for Roger Federer. Born a Canadian, the lefty represented the US from 2007–12 before becoming eligible to play for Canada in 2013 on the Davis Cup team. Put together a 24-1 freshman record All-American season (‘06-‘07) at the University of Florida where he was named National Rookie of the Year. Was 21-0 in regular season dual matches and reached the NCAA quarterfinals. In the juniors, won the 2001 USTA Clay Court 14 Nationals singles title, the boys’ 16s doubles title and the 2005 Junior Wimbledon doubles title. Reached the Jr. Wimbledon singles quarterfinals in 2005. PERSONAL: Levine has coached WTA top 10 and US Open finalist Madison Keys, WTA top 10 player Jessica Pegula as well as helping out 2017 Delray Beach Open finalist Milos Raonic. Inducted into the Ottawa Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in June of 2018. Jesse is also a talent scout for Nike, TV broadcaster, and is the Tennis Director at Boca Bridges Racquet Club. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREDELRAY BEACH: Making third appearance on the ATP Champions Tour in Delray Beach, helping Team USA to a victory over Team International in 2014 with Andy Roddick and Aaron Krickstein. Won the ATP 250 event in 2001 and 2003, one of four players to win the event twice. One of three players in Delray Beach Open history to win the singles and doubles titles in the same year (2001). Played in the ATP 250 event seven times. CAREER: Collected three career singles titles and five doubles titles. Reached the 2000 Wimbledon quarterfinals and held a career-high ranking of No. 14. Career-high doubles ranking came in 2002 at No. 23. Won over 200 singles matches and over 100 doubles matches on the ATP Tour. PERSONAL: Works as an analyst on the Tennis Channel. Has been a coach/advisor on the ATP and WTA tours. Was selected as one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World 2000.” Enjoys fitness, CrossFit, music, travel and good food. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MOREDELRAY BEACH: Playing the ATP Champions Tour here for the fifth time. Also played the ATP Tour tournament on four occasions. CAREER: Reached a career-high ranking of No. 69 in 2012. Defeated former world No. 1 Marat Safin at 2009 Wimbledon. Reached the Houston doubles final in ’09. Won five career Challenger titles in eight finals. Practice partner for Roger Federer. Born a Canadian, the lefty represented the US from 2007–12 before becoming eligible to play for Canada in 2013 on the Davis Cup team. Put together a 24-1 freshman record All-American season (‘06-‘07) at the University of Florida where he was named National Rookie of the Year. Was 21-0 in regular season dual matches and reached the NCAA quarterfinals. In the juniors, won the 2001 USTA Clay Court 14 Nationals singles title, the boys’ 16s doubles title and the 2005 Junior Wimbledon doubles title. Reached the Jr. Wimbledon singles quarterfinals in 2005. PERSONAL: Levine has coached WTA top 10 and US Open finalist Madison Keys, WTA top 10 player Jessica Pegula as well as helping out 2017 Delray Beach Open finalist Milos Raonic. Inducted into the Ottawa Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in June of 2018. Jesse is also a talent scout for Nike, TV broadcaster, and is the Tennis Director at Boca Bridges Racquet Club. PHOTO: Andrew Patron
LEARN MORENote: Players are subject to change due to injuries or other unforeseen circumstances.