The Copa Colsanitas Zurich in Bogota, Colombia, will be the first leg of women’s events on the red clay in the tennis calendar, as the hardcourt swing comes to an end.
World No. 39 Marie Bouzkova and two-time defending champion Tatjana Maria will retain their positions as the top two seeds at the event, while Spaniards Sara Sorribes Tormo and Cristina Bucsa will round off the top four seeds.
Among the players in the draw, Nadia Podoroska, Camila Osorio, Laura Siegemund, and Kamilla Rakhimova are also ranked.
Yuliana Monroy, a local talent, was granted a wildcard entry into the tournament, leaving two remaining wildcard spots to be filled.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at what to expect from the highly anticipated 2024 Bogota Open.
What is the Purpose of the Bogota Open?
The Bogota Open, also known as Copa Colsanitas, has been an annual WTA 250 tournament in Bogota, Colombia’s capital city, since its inception in 1998. It has consistently been a staple event on the WTA tour, and takes place on outdoor red clay courts.
Among the notable champions who participated in the event were Flavia Pennetta, the 2015 US Open champion, her compatriot Roberta Vinci, Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic, and France’s Caroline Garcia.
Tatjana Maria is aiming for a three-peat as she has emerged as the winner in the last two editions of the tournament.
Bogota Open Location
The Centro de Alto Rendimiento/Country Club in Bogota, Colombia, will be the host of the WTA 250 event from April 1 to April 7, 2024.
2021 Bogota Open Tournament: Players and Draw
World No. 39 Marie Bouzkova is expected to lead the draw. With a current record of 5-8 in the 2024 season, Bouzkova will aim to lead a strong push for the title from the forefront of the competition.
Tatjana Maria, the two-time defending champion, has been seeded second for this year’s tournament. After defeating Laura Pigossi and Peyton Stearns in the last two finals, she will now strive to secure her third consecutive title.
Some of the other top contenders at the 2024 Bogota Open include Sara Sorribes Tormo, Cristina Bucsa, Nadia Podoroska, Camila Osorio, Laura Siegemund, and Kamilla Rakhimova.
Sara Errani, Maria Timofeeva, Jule Niemeier, Rebecca Marino, and Tamara Zidansek are among the players who will be competing in the upcoming matches, alongside several others.
Bogota Open Event Schedule
The main draw is expected to begin on Monday, April 1, and the finals will take place on Sunday, April 7.
Bogota Open Tournament Details
The 2024 Bogota Open will offer a grand total of $267,082 in prize money.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the available ranking points:
The recipient of 250 points will be declared the winner.
The finalist scored 163 points.
98 points was the score of a semi-finalist.
Quarter-finalist: 54 points
Round of 16: 30 points will be awarded
Second Round: 1 point
How to catch the Bogota Open action live
Audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Africa can tune in to watch the live broadcast from Bogota on the following channels and websites:
The service known as Tennis Channel Plus is available in the United States.
United Kingdom: Sky Tennis
Canada: DAZN is the streaming service that is available in Canada.
Africa’s top sports network is Supersport.
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