2026 Capital City Tennis Classic
An ITF World Tour Event
August 10-16, 2026
Spartan Outdoor Tennis Center
East Lansing, MI
2026 Capital City Tennis Classic
An ITF World Tour Event
August 10-16, 2026
Spartan Outdoor Tennis Center
East Lansing, MI
Past CCTC champions
2019
Daniel Altmaier (GER): Career High ATP #44. Upset 7th seed Matteo Berrettini at his French Open debut and has been a consistent top-50 presence on tour.
2020
Event not held due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2021
Ray Sarmiento (USA): Career High ATP #287. 3x NCAA Champion and one of the most decorated collegiate players in American tennis history.
2022 — Summer
Gabriel Diallo (CAN): Career High ATP #33. Davis Cup Champion with Canada and 2025 ATP title winner at the Libema Open. One of the most exciting young players on tour.
2022 — Fall
Alex Michelsen (USA): Career High ATP #30. 2023 ATP NextGen Qualifier and the youngest American to reach a Masters 1000 quarterfinal since Andy Roddick.
2023
Ozan Baris (USA): 4x ITA All-American at Michigan State. Won the 2022 US Open Boys' Doubles and led MSU to their first Big Ten titles since 1967.
2024
Johannus Monday (GBR): Career High ATP #212. 6x ITA All-American and 2x SEC Player of the Year at Tennessee, finishing with a career record of 105–25.
2025
Aidan McHugh (GBR): Career High ATP #298. Glasgow-born Challenger circuit standout and multiple ITF M25 title winner, including right here in East Lansing.
What They're Saying
Todd Martin
Tanner Smith
Todd Martin
CEO, Tennis Hall of Fame
Former ATP #4
"Tremendous news that Mid-Michigan will host professional tennis again in 2024. It was a big step taken in 2019 to start the event and I’m thrilled that the organizers are committed to sustaining this important opportunity for aspiring young tennis players."
Cody Cross
Tanner Smith
Todd Martin
CCTC Tournament Director
"We are excited for this year's edition of the Capital City Tennis Classic! Over the years, we have brought in over 200 top tennis players from all around the globe to compete. Our ballkids program, kids clinic, host family program, food drive, and other initiatives ensured that our event had an impact way beyond
CCTC Tournament Director
"We are excited for this year's edition of the Capital City Tennis Classic! Over the years, we have brought in over 200 top tennis players from all around the globe to compete. Our ballkids program, kids clinic, host family program, food drive, and other initiatives ensured that our event had an impact way beyond the tennis court. We look forward to bringing top players back to Lansing and inspiring our juniors to love the game of tennis!"
Tanner Smith
Tanner Smith
Tanner Smith
Professional Tennis Player
Former USC Trojan
"My week in East Lansing was a special week because of the community. I had great hosts and there was great fan support at every match, even in the qualifying rounds, which is not common at tournaments like these. I was even fortunate enough to interact with local youth at community events like t
Professional Tennis Player
Former USC Trojan
"My week in East Lansing was a special week because of the community. I had great hosts and there was great fan support at every match, even in the qualifying rounds, which is not common at tournaments like these. I was even fortunate enough to interact with local youth at community events like the Pro-Am and Kids Clinic. I look forward to coming back soon!"
