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The Knoxville Challenger USTA Pro Circuit Event in Knoxville, TN. November 9-15, 2026 These pros will compete for a total purse of $50,000 in prize money and for ATP ranking points.

The Challenger Series is a part of the USTA’s Pro Circuit series which is designed to provide opportunities to aspiring young tennis prodigies to advance to the top levels of the game. The three current top-ranked American players, Andy Roddick, James Blake and Mardy Fish all competed in the Knoxville Challenger as they were climbing the world rankings. These Challenger level events, hosting national and international players, take place all around the globe and typically include players ranked between 75 and 250 in the world.

Volunteers needed!The 2026 Knoxville Challenger is coming up at the Goodfriend Tennis Center on the UT Knoxville campus,...
09/22/2026

Volunteers needed!

The 2026 Knoxville Challenger is coming up at the Goodfriend Tennis Center on the UT Knoxville campus, and we need volunteers to help make the tournament a success!

Volunteer opportunities include:

🎾 General Event Activities: Assist with courtside tasks, hospitality, parking, registration and other event needs.

🚐 Shuttle Drivers: Help transport guests from designated parking areas to the tennis center. Shuttle drivers must be 25 years or older.

Whether you're a tennis fan or simply looking for a fun way to give back, we'd love to have you join us!

Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A8AA29AAF8CE9-64803510-2026 #/

A look back at the champions who made their mark in Knoxville 🏆Who's next?
09/02/2026

A look back at the champions who made their mark in Knoxville 🏆

Who's next?

05/22/2026

Committee meetings are happening. Planning is underway. And while we’re not quite ready to share all the details yet… we are SO excited for the 2026 Knoxville Challenger 🎾🔥
Last year brought unforgettable moments, incredible competition and an amazing community atmosphere — and we can’t wait to do it all again.
More details coming soon 👀

🎾 SAVE THE DATE 🎾The Knoxville Challenger returns November 9–15, 2026!Join us at the Goodfriend Tennis Center for a week...
04/07/2026

🎾 SAVE THE DATE 🎾
The Knoxville Challenger returns November 9–15, 2026!
Join us at the Goodfriend Tennis Center for a week of world-class tennis featuring rising ATP stars competing right here in Knoxville.
📍 Goodfriend Tennis Center
📅 November 9–15, 2026
Don’t miss the action, the energy, and the chance to see the next generation of tennis greatness up close!
👉 Learn more: https://knoxchallenger.com/

Already looking back on what an amazing week we had at the 2025 Knoxville Challenger! 🎾✨ From the first serve to champio...
11/26/2025

Already looking back on what an amazing week we had at the 2025 Knoxville Challenger! 🎾✨ From the first serve to championship Sunday, the energy inside Goodfriend Tennis Center was unreal, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life.

A huge shoutout to the talented photographers who captured the moments, the emotion, and all the behind-the-scenes magic:
📸 Stills by Stokes – https://www.instagram.com/stillsbystokes/
📸 Cassidy Nowiski – https://www.instagram.com/cassidy_nowiski/
📸 Meles Visuals – https://www.instagram.com/melesvisuals/
📸 Patti Googe Photography – https://www.facebook.com/pattigoogephotography/
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Your work helps tell the story of this tournament and the community impact it supports. Thank you for being part of the week!

👉 All final photos are live here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dq493eeytgy0so59f6kl1/AC_7Qtz8wWerALY-VqEE8ck?rlkey=yj7eod0svvc8r1jdum3jhqkqz&st=tpojvmev&dl=0

What an incredible week! Congratulations to the Knoxville Challenger 2025 Singles Champion Mitchell Krueger and kudos to...
11/12/2025

What an incredible week! Congratulations to the Knoxville Challenger 2025 Singles Champion Mitchell Krueger and kudos to Darwin Blanch, Semifinalist. Thank you all of the community support through sponsors, ball people, volunteers, and more who make this tournament a success! Special thanks to presenting sponsors Crowne Plaza, Martin Family Foundation, and SolVIS- to emcee and interviewer extraordinaire Jimmy Hyams, and photographer Patti Googe. All proceeds of the tournament benefit the McNabb Center- the region’s leading provider of mental health and social services, with over $245,000 (net) raised this year by the supporters of the Knoxville Challenger!!

Happening right now! Singles Championship. Come and join the fun!
11/09/2025

Happening right now! Singles Championship. Come and join the fun!

Happening right now! Brunch at by , , and
11/09/2025

Happening right now! Brunch at by , , and

Congratulations to Pat Harper & Quinn Vandecasteele! What a spectacular end to the 2025 Knoxville Challenger Doubles eve...
11/09/2025

Congratulations to Pat Harper & Quinn Vandecasteele! What a spectacular end to the 2025 Knoxville Challenger Doubles event!

Thank you to everyone who attended this week and we cannot wait for some more duo action next year!🔗

The stage is set🔒Join us tomorrow for the 2025 Knoxville Challenger Final. 📍Goodfriend Tennis Center⏰ 1 PM
11/08/2025

The stage is set🔒

Join us tomorrow for the 2025 Knoxville Challenger Final.

📍Goodfriend Tennis Center
⏰ 1 PM

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