ITF announces the inaugural ITF Beach Tennis Sand Series Tour Finals with record prize money

Brasília will host the inaugural Sand Series Tour Finals from December 3 – 7, 2024.

A record-breaking $100,000 in prize money will be available to competitors.

The event will feature the top 8 men’s and top 8 women’s doubles teams competing for the title.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced today the first ever ITF Beach Tennis Sand Series Tour Finals, scheduled to be held from 3 – 7 December at the Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasília.

This major event, marks a new milestone in the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour, offering players the opportunity to compete for a record-breaking $100,000 in prize money – the highest in the history of the Sand Series.

For the first time, the top players from around the world will converge in Brasília to compete in this historic event, showcasing the best in beach tennis. The Sand Series Tour Finals will feature the top 8 men’s and top 8 women’s teams, based on their combined doubles rankings as of November 18, following the completion of the Aruba Sand Series event taking place from 14-17 November.

The competition will follow a round robin format, with teams divided into two groups of four. Over the course of three days, each team will play three round robin matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, where the group winners will face the runners-up from the opposite group. The tournament will culminate in a knockout format with the semi-finals and finals held over the final two days.

All matches will be played as best of three tie-break sets, providing an intense and competitive environment that differs from the usual two-set format with a 10-point match tiebreak used on the regular tour.

The tournament will take place across two indoor courts. The centre court will be located inside the BNB Basketball Arena, which seats 10,000 spectators, while a second temporary indoor court will accommodate 2,000 fans. This world-class venue is located next to the iconic Estadio Mane Garrincha, which hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final, ensuring an unforgettable atmosphere for both players and spectators.

The ITF Sand Series has grown significantly in 2024, with two of the seven events, Reunion and Aruba, increasing their prize money to $75,000. The Tour comprises a total of 462 tournaments, with prize money across the entire season reaching an impressive $1,944,500.

This Sand Series Tour Finals promises to be a landmark event for the sport, elevating beach tennis to new heights and providing a fitting conclusion to a thrilling 2024 season.

Iain Smith, Head of Beach Tennis said, “With the launch of the inaugural Sand Series Tour Finals in Brasília, we are witnessing a transformative moment for beach tennis. This event unites the world’s top athletes as they vie for a record-breaking $100,000 prize, not only showcasing the sport at its highest level but also establishing a new benchmark for its future. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Brasília for hosting this thrilling event, and we wish to thank all our tournament organisers as well as the Sports Ministry for their essential financial support, which has made this landmark occasion possible. This is an exhilarating time for the global beach tennis community, and we are proud to commemorate this milestone in such a prestigious venue.”

Sergio Oprea, President of Brasília Tennis & Beach Tennis Federation, said, "Brasília hosting an event of this size is a milestone for the city and for Brazil. The first time in the history of Beach Tennis, hosting the ITF World Tour Sand Series Finals with the participation of the best players in the world will be an international spectacle for the general public. Brasilia is certainly prepared to receive, organise and deliver this event of enormous importance and prestige for the international Beach Tennis community."

Renato Junqueira, Secretary of Sport and Lesure, said, "Brasília has become an exclusive destination to host sporting events of great relevance. We will give all our support in holding the ITF World Tour Sand Series Finals 2024 here in the Federal District, since tournaments like this heat up our economy, generate jobs and above all move the tourism sector in the city.”