ATP Houston 2025: Top players, prize money, where to watch and more for US Men’s Clay Court Championship

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The US Men’s Clay Court Championship is back! The Tennis Gazette shares all the key information, from how to watch to prize money.

The 115-year-old competition is the only ATP-level clay court event in the United States, so it has added importance despite its 250 status.

Ben Shelton won in Houston last season but he’s decided not to defend his title. Fellow Americans Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe are two of the top contenders to win this time.

Here is everything you need to know about ATP Houston 2025 so you can follow the action.

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US Men’s Clay Court Championship 2025 dates

The US Men’s Clay Court Championship first round began on Monday, March 31, with the top four players receiving byes, and the final will go ahead on Sunday, March 6.

Where is the US Men’s Clay Court Championship?

The historic tournament has been held in over 20 different cities but for the last 25 years, it has remained in Houston, Texas.

The event relocated from Houston Westside Tennis Club to River Oaks Country Club in 2007.

River Oaks Country Club

• Address: 1600 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, Texas
• Established: 2005
• Court type: Outdoor clay
• Stadium capacity: 3,000

US Men’s Clay Court Championship players

Of course, the field at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship is nothing like the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells and Miami Open).

Still, there are some top players in the mix. These are the top eight seeds at the event:

• 1. Tommy Paul
• 2. Frances Tiafoe
• 3. Alejandro Tabilo
• 4. Brandon Nakashima
• 5. Alex Michelsen
• 6. Jordan Thompson
• 7. Tomas Martin Etcheverry
• 8. Kei Nishikori

Where to watch the US Men’s Clay Court Championship

Tennis fans in the United States can watch live coverage of the US Men’s Clay Court Championship from Houston on Tennis Channel and the TC Plus app.

US Men’s Clay Court Championship prize money and ranking points

The total prize money on offer to the players at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship this week is $661,385. The ATP 250 event will award just over $100k to the winner on Sunday.