Aerial view of the Liberty University indoor tennis building, outdoor courts, and the Blue Ridge beyond Lynchburg.

Fifth annual · January 7–10, 2027

Four days of high-level men’s competitive tennis at the Liberty University Indoor Tennis Facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. Sponsors make it happen.

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The tournament

World class tennis returns to the Mountain for the 2027 Blue Ridge Open!

The Blue Ridge Open returns to the Liberty University Indoor Tennis Facility for its fifth year. Opening rounds begin Thursday, January 7, and the finals are Sunday, January 10. Over the past four years the tournament has grown into a premier event with a full draw of collegiate, amateur, and professional players.

The committee expects its strongest field yet, with several returning players already committed. Athletes in Action will be back on site to engage with players, coaches, and sponsors throughout the weekend.

  • Thursday, January 7 through Sunday, January 10, 2027
  • Liberty University Indoor Tennis Facility, Lynchburg
  • A full draw of collegiate, amateur, and professional players
A player in Virginia colors tosses the ball to serve on the blue indoor courts, with the net and far courts behind him.
Serving on the indoor courts at Liberty.

Past champions

  • Jangjun Kim UVA
  • Thai-Son Kwiatkowski UVA
  • Joaquim de Almeida LU
  • Naicaise Muamba LU

Programs represented last year

  • UVA
  • Clemson
  • UNC
  • Virginia Tech
  • VCU
  • Richmond
  • JTCC home of Frances Tiafoe

Sponsor involvement

Sponsors will enjoy outstanding exposure, with opportunities to market your business through social media, signage, and branded swag.

  • Tournament director Gian Lemmi and two Liberty players hold a large $1,000 Select Bank check in front of the Blue Ridge Open banner.
    Gian Lemmi, BRO tournament director, hands off the prize check to LU’s Guy Vorwerk and Rodrigo Santiago Arraez after their men’s doubles win!
  • The two men’s doubles winners holding trophies in front of the sponsor board, which lists Select Bank and a dozen other sponsors.
    Men’s doubles winners pose in front of our sponsor board to thank title sponsor Select Bank and the other sponsors for their support.
  • Virginia assistant coach Treat Huey with players Douglas Yaffa, Andres Santamarta Roig, and Jangjun Kim in front of the Blue Ridge Open banner.
    University of Virginia assistant coach Treat Huey poses with his players Douglas Yaffa, Andres Santamarta Roig, and Jangjun Kim before their match play. The Cavaliers send multiple players to the BRO each year.
  • JTCC players and coach Franklin Tiafoe arm in arm with Select Bank CEO Sherri Sackett and fundraising co-chair Kelly Bivens in front of the tournament banner.
    Players from JTCC in College Park, Maryland, and their coach Franklin Tiafoe thank sponsor Sherri Sackett, CEO of Select Bank, and Kelly Bivens, BRO fundraising co-chair, for a great tournament!

On site

The weekend.

  1. Opening rounds

    Liberty University Indoor Tennis Facility

  2. Fellowship Luncheon

    Sponsor tickets included by level. Time to be announced.

  3. Sponsor Dinner with speakers

    Sponsor tickets included by level. Time to be announced.

  4. Finals

    Liberty University Indoor Tennis Facility

Athletes in Action will be on site to engage with players, coaches, and sponsors.

Put your name on the weekend.

Sponsorships pay the purse and the cost of running the tournament, and your brand goes on the banner, the flags, and the tables.

Become a sponsor