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Bordeaux, Manama among 2025 ATP Challenger Tournaments of the Year

Five ATP Challenger tournaments have been honoured as Tournament of the Year in their respective categories. The winner at Challenger 175 level — the biggest category on that circuit — is the BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux.

Challenger 175 Tournament of the Year - BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
A clay-court tournament held during the second week of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome, the Bordeaux Challenger naturally draws a standout entry list. This year, all eight seeded players were inside the Top 80 of the PIF ATP Rankings, including eventual champion Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Held at the historic Villa Primrose Bordeaux in southwest France, the Challenger 175 tournament’s recognition goes beyond its stacked draw. The BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux is celebrated for its first-class hospitality to players and fans alike.

“We are truly honoured to receive this trophy, which recognises all the hard work put in over the years to grow the BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux tournament,” said tournament director Jean-Baptiste Perlant. “We would like to sincerely thank the ATP, as well as the players who have supported our event.

“I would like to share this with all the staff, volunteers, Villa Primrose’s members and partners for their precious help.”

^{Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard triumphs at the Bordeaux Challenger. Credit: Pierre Mercier}

Challenger 125 - Bahrain Ministry of Interior Tennis Challenger, Manama, Bahrain
The Middle Eastern island of Bahrain continued its rise on the tennis map. The Bahrain Ministry of Interior Tennis Challenger, won this season by Marton Fucsovics, has been honoured in the ATP Challenger awards for a second consecutive season.

“We are proud and honoured to receive the 2025 ATP Challenger Award,” said tournament director Mohammed Al Sayed. “We see this award as an important milestone in our journey of developing the sport of tennis in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A large organising team led by a true visionary of His Excellency the Minister of Interior, Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, spared no efforts in playing host to world-class athletes and officials in 2021-2025.

“We are grateful to the ATP for their continued trust and support. We are looking forward to a successful fifth edition of the event in January 2026.”

Challenger 100 - Cranbrook Tennis Classic, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
The Cranbrook Tennis Classic is the first American tournament to win an ATP Challenger Tournament of the Year award. Won this season by Estonian Mark Lajal, the Bloomfield Hills featured record crowds and firmly established itself as a summer hot spot on the ATP Challenger calendar.

“This award is a testament to the fans, sponsors, and volunteers who make the Cranbrook Tennis Classic so special,” said tournament director David DeMuth. “We are grateful to the players for acknowledging their passion and commitment to making world class tennis accessible to our community. This only motivates us to keep building on the success.”

Challenger 75 - Copa Internacional de Tenis, Curitiba, Brazil
The Copa Internacional de Tenis in Curitiba underscores the growing tennis interest in Brazil. Held in October, the clay-court tournament featured rave reviews for its organisation and atmosphere. Paraguay’s Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was crowned champion at this year’s edition.

“Being elected the ATP Challenger 75 of the year in 2025 is a historic achievement for Brazilian tennis,” said tournament director Danilo Marcelino. “The Curitiba Challenger is the result of an extremely dedicated team that works with passion and professionalism. We thank the competence and professionalism of the Graciosa Country Club team, our organising team, and the sponsors who made everything possible. It is a tremendous source of pride for all of us and an even greater incentive to continue elevating tennis in Brazil.”

Challenger 50 - Bolivia Open, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Recognised in the ATP Challenger’s awards for the third straight year, the Bolivia Open continues to go above and beyond. A player favourite among the South American events, the Bolivia Open featured Argentine Alex Barrena lifting the trophy in June.

“I would like to thank the ATP for this recognition of the Bolivia Open as the ATP Challenger 50 Tournament of the Year. It is a great honor for our country,” said tournament organiser Carolina Poehlmann.

“With God always first, I am deeply grateful to my family, to Diego Manrique, our Sports Director, to all the players who trust our tournament, to my team, and to the Santa Cruz Tennis Club for opening its doors to us. This award is for Bolivia. We will continue working with passion to keep growing.”

Manrique added: “I want to thank my entire team and the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz Tennis Club for this wonderful tournament we have organized. It has been a privilege to serve as tournament director alongside my colleague and co-director, Carolina Phoelmann. The professionalism and infrastructure of the Tennis Club place Bolivia at the highest level in the organisation of ATP tournaments. Special thanks to the ATP for trusting in us.”

Did You Know?
Moldova, Pakistan and Côte d'Ivoire made Challenger debuts in 2025, with the cities of Chisinau, Islamabad and Abidjan, respectively, hosting tournaments for the first time. In total, 97 different countries/territories have welcomed a Challenger tournament in the history of the circuit.