2025 Open de Rennes

The 2025 Open de Rennes, also known by its sponsored name the Open Blot Rennes, was a professional men’s tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 19th edition of the tournament and part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 8 to September 14, 2025, at Le Liberté in Rennes, France. The tournament offered a total prize money of €145,250, a significant increase from the previous year, reflecting its status as an ATP Challenger 100 event.

Tournament Details

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History of the Tournament

The Open de Rennes was first established in 2006 and has since become a fixture of the indoor hard court season in Europe. The inaugural champion was French tennis star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who defeated Tobias Summerer in a thrilling three-set final. Over the years, the tournament has attracted a mix of established tour players and rising talents, with a number of its champions going on to achieve success at the highest levels of the sport. Notable past winners include Ugo Humbert (2022), Benjamin Bonzi (2021), and Kenny de Schepper (2012). The tournament was not held in 2016. In 2024, the singles title was won by Jacob Fearnley, while Sander Arends and Grégoire Jacq took home the doubles trophy. The event’s history is characterized by a strong representation of French players, who often benefit from the home-court advantage and wild card entries. The Open de Rennes is recognized for its passionate local support and for providing valuable ranking points and prize money to players on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Venue

The tournament is held annually at Le Liberté, a multipurpose performing arts theatre and concert hall located in the heart of Rennes. Known for its modern architecture and excellent facilities, Le Liberté provides a high-quality setting for the competition. The indoor hard courts are well-suited for fast-paced and aggressive tennis, a style of play that often thrives during the indoor season. The venue’s central location and accessibility make it a popular destination for tennis fans from the region. In addition to the main court at Le Liberté, some matches may also be played on secondary courts, such as at the nearby Colette Besson facility, to accommodate the busy tournament schedule.

Players and Seeds

The 2025 Open de Rennes singles main draw featured a field of 32 players, including a number of top-ranked French players and some international competitors. The tournament’s seeds were determined based on the ATP rankings as of August 25, 2025.

The seeded players for the singles tournament were:

1. Hugo Gaston (France)
2. Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland)
3. Harold Mayot (France)
4. Titouan Droguet (France)
5. Calvin Hemery (France) – Withdrew
6. Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg (France)
7. Federico Cinà (Italy)
8. Arthur Bouquier (France)

The field also included several other notable players, such as the veteran Swiss champion Stan Wawrinka, who received the number two seed. Wild cards were granted to French players Sean Cuenin, Daniel Jade, and Maé Malige. A number of players also successfully came through the qualifying draw to earn their spot in the main draw, including Enzo Couacaud, Kenny de Schepper, Maxime Janvier, Cannon Kingsley, Leo Raquillet, and Nikolay Vylegzhanin.

Tournament Events

The 2025 Open de Rennes featured both a singles and a doubles competition. The singles draw began with the Round of 32, with the top seeds all receiving byes.

Singles

The singles tournament saw a mix of expected victories and upsets. Top seed Hugo Gaston progressed through the early rounds but was forced to retire in his Round of 16 match against Enzo Couacaud due to an injury. Stan Wawrinka, the second seed, successfully advanced from his opening match, defeating qualifier Kenny de Schepper. Other notable results from the early rounds included Eliakim Coulibaly’s victory over the sixth seed Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg and Patrick Zahraj’s upset win over the eighth seed Arthur Bouquier. The tournament progressed to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final match to determine the champion.

Note: As of the current date of the information, the tournament’s final matches are still in progress or have not yet been fully documented, and a definitive winner cannot be stated. Final results will be updated as they become available.

Doubles

The doubles draw also featured a 16-team field, with several teams competing for the title. The top seeds in the doubles competition were the pairing of Henri Jebens and Albano Olivetti.

Note: The doubles tournament results were also not fully available at the time of data collection, and a definitive winner cannot be stated.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

As an ATP Challenger 100 event, the 2025 Open de Rennes offered a substantial purse and valuable ranking points for the players. The total prize money was set at €145,250, a 20.1% increase from the 2024 edition. The champion was set to receive €20,630 in prize money and 100 ATP ranking points, a crucial boost for players looking to climb the professional ranks.

The prize money breakdown was as follows:

Singles

Doubles

Legacy

The 2025 Open de Rennes continues the tournament’s legacy as a key event in the ATP Challenger Tour calendar. It provides a platform for both established players to fine-tune their game and for emerging talents to make their mark. The tournament’s rich history, strong local support, and modern facilities ensure its continued importance in the world of professional tennis. The 2025 edition, with its increased prize money and strong field of competitors, reaffirmed its position as one of the premier Challenger events of the year.