et ready! The
courts are
heating up again
as the 2025 Chicago Tennis Challenger returns from Sunday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 10th, bringing with it some of the most promising rising stars in the sport. Part of the prestigious ATP Challenger Tour, this electrifying week-long tournament offers fans a front-row seat to the future of professional tennis.
Hosted by Kamau Murray, renowned coach and founder of XS Tennis and the Education Foundation (XSTEF), the event isn’t just about powerful serves and hard-fought rallies—it’s also a celebration of progress. As the first professional tennis tournament to be promoted and directed by African Americans, the Chicago Tennis Challenger represents a powerful intersection of sport, culture, and community leadership, all set against the backdrop of one of the greatest sports cities in the world.
Murray understands the significance of the ATP tournaments by having a Black host and a Black director. When given, the contribution of the historical relationship between diverse individuals and the sport of tennis is notable, including prominent figures such as the Williams sisters, CoCo Gauff, and Arthur Ashe. This connection highlights both the cultural significance and the progress made within the sport.
“I think bringing an event like this to XSTEF shows our young people, who are served by our non-profit organization, exactly how much they’re capable of,” he said. “They’ll also be given a direct line to see and interact with tennis greats firsthand when the tournament kicks into gear, this August.”
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2025 Chicago Tennis Challenger
August 3rd - August 10th, 2025
XS Tennis Village
5336 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Time: 10 a.m. - Until
Tickets:
chicagotennischallenger.com