About Tennis in the Land 2024 - Cleveland
A WTA-250 event organized in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Tennis in the Land is among the newer events introduced on the women’s circuit. It is held annually at the Nautica Entertainment Complex and is the final women’s event in the build-up to the US Open.
The 2024 Tennis in the Land is the fourth edition of the tournament, which started in 2021. It is played on outdoor hardcourts with 32 singles competitors and 16 doubles pairings. Earlier, the WTA Connecticut Open occupied the slot now filled by Tennis in the Land.
Tennis in the Land is Cleveland’s only professional women’s sporting event. The event has an intimate, close-knit atmosphere, making for an enjoyable experience for fans. The 2023 champions were Sara Sorribes Tormo in women’s singles and Miyu Kato/Aldila Sutjiadi in women’s doubles.
Tennis in the Land History
Tennis in the Land was established as a professional tournament in 2021. Its main aim was to widen the horizons of the sport within the USA, specifically in Cleveland. The tournament replaced the Connecticut Open, which was discontinued in 2019.
Some of the past participants of the Tennis in the Land competition include former American Grand Slam champions like Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens as well as WTA Finals winner Caroline Garcia.
Tennis in the Land 2024 Schedule
The 2024 Tennis in the Land tournament is taking place between 18-24 August 2024. Both singles and doubles finals will take place on a Saturday, ensuring an exciting week for tennis fans. Here is the schedule for the 2024 Tennis in the Land:
| Date | Event |
| 18 August | Singles Qualifying, Doubles Round-1 |
| 19 August | Singles Round-1, Doubles Round-1 |
| 20 August | Singles Round-1, Doubles Quarterfinals |
| 21 August | Singles Round-2, Doubles Quarterfinals |
| 22 August | Singles Quarterfinals, Doubles Semifinals |
| 23 August | Singles Semifinals, Doubles Semifinals |
| 24 August | Singles Final, Doubles Final |
Tennis in the Land 2024 Venue
The 2024 Tennis in the Land event will be played at the Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats. Matches will be held at the Jacobs Pavilion, an amphitheater that is owned by Jacobs Entertainment.
The venue originally had a capacity of 4,100 permanent seats and 5,000 with temporary floor seating. However, for the Tennis in the Land event, the WTA has organized an intimate 2,000-person capacity to ensure a pleasurable experience for fans.
The Jacobs Pavilion was earlier known as Nautica Stage, Nautica Pavilion, and more. Having completed its construction in 1987, the venue was renovated in 2002.
Tennis in the Land 2024 Defending Champions
In women’s singles, Sara Sorribes Tormo is the defending champion at the 2024 Tennis in the Land. She won the event in 2023 by beating Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the final.
In women’s doubles, Miyu Kato and Aldila Sutjiadi won the 2023 title by overhauling the formidable pairing of Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-4, 6-7 [10-8] in the summit clash.
No player or pair has been able to defend their crown or win multiple editions of Tennis in the Land yet (as of 2024).
Tennis in the Land 2024 Prize Money
The total prize money commitment for the 2024 Tennis in the Land tournament stands at $300,000, which is slightly higher than the 2023 allocation.
Although the exact amount for winners and runners-up is not confirmed, the singles champion will win an estimated $35K and the runner-up will bag an approximate earning of $21k. Meanwhile, doubles winners will split around $12.5k and the finalists will get over $7k.
Where to Watch Tennis in the Land 2024
There is no official broadcasting schedule for Tennis in the Land 2024. However, WTA has announced a set of standard streaming platforms for its events in 2024. Here is the list:
WTA TV: Worldwide
DAZN and beIN Sports: Parts of Europe
Sky Sports: UK and European regions
ESPN Latam: South America
SportsMax: Caribbean regions
Tennis Channel: USA
SuperSport: African regions
FAQ's On Tennis in the Land 2024
A. No, Tennis in the Land is only a WTA event, as of 2024.
A. The first edition of Tennis in the Land was held in 2021. The 2024 competition will be the fourth edition.
A. Anett Kontaveit was the inaugural winner of Tennis in the Land in women’s singles. In women’s doubles, Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara won the tournament in 2021.
A. There are 250 points up for grabs for the winner of Tennis in the Land.
A. Tennis in the Land is held every year at the Nautica Entertainment Complex in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
