Former champion Frances Tiafoe will return to the Delray Beach Open for its 35th anniversary edition, set for Feb. 12-21, 2027, tournament organizers announced Nov. 12. Tiafoe won the event in 2018 at age 20. He will be making his seventh appearance there, where he holds a 13-5 record.
Tiafoe is finishing a career-best season that included a run to the US Open semifinals and a career-high ranking of No. 8. He won the Halle title this year and was runner-up in Acapulco and Cincinnati. He is set to make his first ATP Finals appearance in Turin, Italy, next week.
Three other Americans are committed to the Delray Beach Open: Taylor Fritz, Brandon Nakashima and Learner Tien. All are ranked in the ATP top 25. Fritz, ranked No. 10, is seeking a third Delray title. Tien, ranked No. 22, reached the Australian Open quarterfinals this season.
The tournament also announced a wildcard event for singles qualifying, set for Nov. 28-30 at ProWorld Academy at 651 Egret Circle in Delray Beach. The winner earns a spot in qualifying, which begins Feb. 13.
Tickets are on sale at DelrayBeachOpen.com, or by calling 561-330-6000. The Legends event, featuring Andy Roddick and the Bryan brothers, runs the opening weekend, Feb. 12-14.
