It was part of the ATP Tour 250 series, and was one of the main events in the Brazilian tennis calendar alongside ATP Tour 500 Rio Open. Since 2004, it was a part of the South American clay court circuit but was held on hard courts prior to 2004.
As part of the ATP Tour 250 series, this tournament was a key event in Brazil's tennis calendar, alongside the ATP Tour 500 Rio Open. From 2004 onwards, it has been included in the South American clay court circuit, although it was initially played on hard courts.