DATE: May 17 - May 23, 2020
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: €606,350
FIELD SIZE: 28
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Benoit Paire
Seeds:
TBD
The Tournament:
Lyon hosted an indoor hard-court event from 1987-2009, before returning to the ATP Tour calendar as a clay-court tournament in 2017. The Open Parc Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lyon, held the week before Roland Garros, is one of five ATP Tour events held in France, along with Montpellier, Marseille, Metz and Paris.
About Lyon:
Lyon is the third-largest city and second-largest urban area of France. It is located in the country's east-central part at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, about 470 km (292 mi) south from Paris, 320 km (199 mi) north from Marseille and 56 km (35 mi) northeast from Saint-Étienne. Inhabitants of the city are called Lyonnais.
Lyon had a population of 513,275 in 2015. It is the capital of the Metropolis of Lyon and the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Lyon metropolitan area had a population of 2,265,375 in 2014, the second-largest urban area in France. The city is known for its cuisine and gastronomy, and historical and architectural landmarks; part of it is a registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lyon was historically an important area for the production and weaving of silk. Lyon played a significant role in the history of cinema: it is where Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinematograph. It is also known for its light festival, the Fête des Lumières, which begins every 8 December and lasts for four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights.
Tourism Guide:
TV Coverage:
Americas
Latin America - Productora/Torneos
Brazil - Bandsport
United States - Tennis Channel
Asia
China - Iqiyi
Hong Kong - PCCW
Japan - Wowow
Korea - Eclat
Malaysia - Astro
Myanmar - Skynet
Philippines - Elite Sports
Philippines - Elite Sports
Singapore - Starhub
Taiwan - Sino Catch
Thailand - Cineplex Limited
Vietnam - Canal +
Europe
Albania - Straightforward in Sports
Bulgaria - Mobitel
Cyprus - CYTA
Czech Republic - Tolano
Denmark - Modern Times
Finland - MTV
France - Eurosport
Georgia - Adjara
Germany - Perform
Greece - Hellenic
Hungary - Pragosport
Italy - Sportcast
Netherlands - Liberty Global/Ziggo
Poland - Telewizja Polsat
Portugal - Sport TV
Romania - Digisport
Serbia - IKO Sportclub
Spain - Telefonica
Spain - Enjoy
Turkey - Saran
United Kingdom & ROI - Amazon Prime Video
Middle East
Israel - Sport 5
MENA - beIN SPORTS
MENA - beIN SPORTS
MENA - ASBU
Worldwide
Worldwide - Tennis TV
This is a calendar entry.
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: €606,350
FIELD SIZE: 28
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Benoit Paire
Seeds:
TBD
The Tournament:
Lyon hosted an indoor hard-court event from 1987-2009, before returning to the ATP Tour calendar as a clay-court tournament in 2017. The Open Parc Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lyon, held the week before Roland Garros, is one of five ATP Tour events held in France, along with Montpellier, Marseille, Metz and Paris.
About Lyon:
Lyon is the third-largest city and second-largest urban area of France. It is located in the country's east-central part at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, about 470 km (292 mi) south from Paris, 320 km (199 mi) north from Marseille and 56 km (35 mi) northeast from Saint-Étienne. Inhabitants of the city are called Lyonnais.
Lyon had a population of 513,275 in 2015. It is the capital of the Metropolis of Lyon and the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Lyon metropolitan area had a population of 2,265,375 in 2014, the second-largest urban area in France. The city is known for its cuisine and gastronomy, and historical and architectural landmarks; part of it is a registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lyon was historically an important area for the production and weaving of silk. Lyon played a significant role in the history of cinema: it is where Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinematograph. It is also known for its light festival, the Fête des Lumières, which begins every 8 December and lasts for four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights.
Tourism Guide:
TV Coverage:
Americas
Latin America - Productora/Torneos
Brazil - Bandsport
United States - Tennis Channel
Asia
China - Iqiyi
Hong Kong - PCCW
Japan - Wowow
Korea - Eclat
Malaysia - Astro
Myanmar - Skynet
Philippines - Elite Sports
Philippines - Elite Sports
Singapore - Starhub
Taiwan - Sino Catch
Thailand - Cineplex Limited
Vietnam - Canal +
Europe
Albania - Straightforward in Sports
Bulgaria - Mobitel
Cyprus - CYTA
Czech Republic - Tolano
Denmark - Modern Times
Finland - MTV
France - Eurosport
Georgia - Adjara
Germany - Perform
Greece - Hellenic
Hungary - Pragosport
Italy - Sportcast
Netherlands - Liberty Global/Ziggo
Poland - Telewizja Polsat
Portugal - Sport TV
Romania - Digisport
Serbia - IKO Sportclub
Spain - Telefonica
Spain - Enjoy
Turkey - Saran
United Kingdom & ROI - Amazon Prime Video
Middle East
Israel - Sport 5
MENA - beIN SPORTS
MENA - beIN SPORTS
MENA - ASBU
Worldwide
Worldwide - Tennis TV
This is a calendar entry.