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<\/p>\n Challenger
\n Bordeaux, Manama among 2025 ATP Challenger Tournaments of the Year<\/p>\n
Bloomfield Hills becomes first American event to win an ATP Challenger Tournament of the Year award<\/p>\n
December 12, 2025<\/p>\n
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ATP Challenger<\/p>\n
By ATP Staff<\/p>\n
Five ATP Challenger tournaments have been honoured as Tournament of the Year in their respective categories. The winner at Challenger 175 level \u2014 the biggest category on that circuit \u2014 is the BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nChallenger 175 Tournament of the Year – BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux<\/a>, Bordeaux, France \nHeld at the historic Villa Primrose Bordeaux in southwest France, the Challenger 175 tournament\u2019s recognition goes beyond its stacked draw. The BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux<\/a> is celebrated for its first-class hospitality to players and fans alike.<\/p>\n \n\u201cWe 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<\/a> tournament,\u201d said tournament director Jean-Baptiste Perlant<\/a>. \u201cWe would like to sincerely thank the ATP, as well as the players who have supported our event.<\/p>\n \n\u201cI would like to share this with all the staff, volunteers, Villa Primrose\u2019s members and partners for their precious help.\u201d<\/p>\n \nChallenger 125 – Bahrain Ministry of Interior Tennis Challenger<\/a>, Manama, Bahrain \n\u201cWe are proud and honoured to receive the 2025 ATP Challenger Award,\u201d said tournament director Mohammed Al Sayed. \u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n \n\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \nChallenger 100 – Cranbrook Tennis Classic<\/a>, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan \n\u201cThis award is a testament to the fans, sponsors, and volunteers who make the Cranbrook Tennis Classic<\/a> so special,\u201d said tournament director David DeMuth. \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n You May Also Like: Lajal\u2019s emotional day: Saving 5 MPs & dedicating Challenger title to late grandfather<\/a><\/p>\n \nChallenger 75 – Copa Internacional de Tenis<\/a>, Curitiba, Brazil \n\u201cBeing elected the ATP Challenger 75 of the year in 2025 is a historic achievement for Brazilian tennis,\u201d said tournament director Danilo Marcelino<\/a>. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \nChallenger 50 – Bolivia Open<\/a>, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
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<\/a>. <\/p>\nGiovanni Mpetshi Perricard triumphs at the Bordeaux Challenger.” style=”width:100%” src=”https:\/\/www.atptour.com\/-\/media\/images\/news\/2025\/05\/19\/12\/26\/mpetshi-perricard-bordeauxch-2025.jpg”>
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard<\/a> triumphs at the Bordeaux Challenger. Credit: Pierre Mercier<\/p>\n
The Middle Eastern island of Bahrain continued its rise on the tennis map. The Bahrain Ministry of Interior Tennis Challenger<\/a>, won this season by Marton Fucsovics<\/a>, has been honoured in the ATP Challenger awards for a second consecutive season.<\/p>\n
The Cranbrook Tennis Classic<\/a> is the first American tournament to win an ATP Challenger Tournament of the Year award. Won this season by Estonian Mark Lajal<\/a>, the Bloomfield Hills featured record crowds and firmly established itself as a summer hot spot on the ATP Challenger calendar.<\/p>\n
The Copa Internacional de Tenis<\/a> 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\u2019s Adolfo Daniel Vallejo<\/a> was crowned champion at this year\u2019s edition.<\/p>\n
Recognised in the ATP Challenger\u2019s awards for the third straight year, the Bolivia Open<\/a> continues to go above and beyond. A player favourite among the South American events, the Bolivia Open<\/a> featured Argentine Alex Barrena<\/a> lifting the trophy in June.<\/p>\n