Tennis SA will be hosting two weeks of back-to-back ATP Challenger 80 events in early 2021. The events will take place in a COVID-19 bio-bubble at the North-West University in Potchefstroom from 8-15 February. Challenger events are the second highest level of international men’s ATP tennis tournaments, after the ATP Tour (250, 500 and Masters events). In March 2021, TSA hosted an ATP Challenger 50 at the same venue, but unfortunately the tournament had to be cancelled mid-way through due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Sheldon Rostron, Head of Sport at NWU is delighted to see international tennis returning to the University: “NWU is grateful for the opportunity to host the ATP Challenger again, especially considering the impact of Covid-19 on the event in 2020. We are glad that we can assist in hosting this event as it means a lot to tennis in South Africa. The NWU strives in playing a role and providing opportunities for our stars and youth as it complements our philosophy and what we stand for within the greater sporting community. We are confident in our protocols, our staff and the facilities to deal with the continued effects of Covid-19 and look forward to ensuring this event is a success.”
