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2025 Città di Biella
September 8 - September 14
Last Updated on September 11, 2025
The 2025 Città di Biella was a professional men’s tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 8 to September 14, 2025, at the Tennis Lab Biella in Biella, Italy.1“Città di Biella Overview”. atptour.com. Retrieved 8 September 2025.2“Il grande tennis ritorna a Biella”. ilbiellese.it (in Italian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
The tournament, categorized as an ATP Challenger 50 event, returned to the calendar in 2025 after a hiatus. It offered a total prize money of €54,000, representing a significant increase from previous years, and provided crucial ranking points for players on the professional circuit.
Tournament Details
| Date | 8–14 September |
| Edition | 17th |
| Draw | 32 Singles / 16 Doubles |
| Category | Challenger 50 |
| Prize Money | €50,000 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Location | Biella, Italy |
| Venue | Tennis Lab Biella |
Tournament Links
| ATP Tournament Profile | ||
| Results | Draws | Schedule |
History of the Tournament
The Città di Biella has a long and varied history in professional tennis, dating back to its first edition. Over the years, it has served as a stepping stone for many players who later achieved success on the ATP Tour. The tournament has had several editions and has been a consistent fixture on the Challenger Tour, although it has experienced some pauses in its history, including the period from 2022 to 2024.
The event is known for its outdoor clay court surface, which often attracts specialists in that discipline. Past champions have included both rising stars and established veterans. The 2021 edition, for instance, saw the singles title won by Federico Gaio, while the doubles trophy went to Tomás Martín Etcheverry and Renzo Olivo. The tournament’s return in 2025 was met with enthusiasm, as it provided another opportunity for players to compete and earn ranking points in the lead-up to the end of the season.
Venue
The tournament was held at the Lauretana Forum in Biella, Italy. This facility is well-regarded for its clay courts and provides an ideal setting for a Challenger-level event. The outdoor venue allows for a classic clay court playing experience, characterized by long rallies and strategic play. The Lauretana Forum has a history of hosting high-level tennis, making it a familiar and respected location for both players and fans.
Players and Seeds
The singles main draw for the 2025 Città di Biella featured a field of 32 players. The seeded players were determined by the ATP rankings at the time of the draw.
The top seeds for the singles tournament were:
- Stefano Travaglia (Italy)
- Zdeněk Kolář (Czech Republic)
- Marco Cecchinato (Italy)
- Alexander Ritschard (Switzerland)
- Marko Topo (Germany)
- Alejandro Moro Cañas (Spain)
- Oleg Prihodko (Ukraine)
- Jelle Sels (Netherlands)
The tournament also granted wild card entries to several players, including Flavio Arnaboldi and Gabriele Piraino. Additionally, a number of players successfully navigated the qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the main draw.
Prize Money and Points
As an ATP Challenger 50 event, the 2025 Città di Biella offered a total prize money pool of €54,000. This amount was a notable increase from the 2021 edition. The champion was set to receive €7,530 in prize money and 50 ATP ranking points.
The prize money breakdown was as follows:
Singles
| Stage | Prize Money (EUR) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | €7,530 | 50 |
| Finalist | €4,420 | 25 |
| Semifinalists | €2,575 | 14 |
| Quarterfinalists | €1,545 | 8 |
| Round of 16 | €900 | 4 |
| Round of 32 | €560 | 0 |
Doubles
| Stage | Prize Money (EUR) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | €2,680 | 50 |
| Finalist | €1,560 | 30 |
| Semifinalists | €940 | 17 |
| Quarterfinalists | €550 | 9 |
| Round of 16 | €300 | 0 |