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 edition of the tournament and ran from April 23 through April 29, 2001. Andy Roddick won the singles title.

2001 Verizon Tennis Challenge
DateApril 23 – April 29
Edition16th
CategoryInternational Series
SurfaceClay / Outdoor
LocationJohns Creek, Georgia, USA
Champions
Singles
Andy Roddick
Doubles
Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes

Winners

Men's Singles
Main article: 2001 Verizon Tennis Challenge – Singles

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

  • This was the first title of his career.

Men's Doubles
Main article: 2001 Verizon Tennis Challenge – Doubles

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.


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