2025 NÖ Open

Tournament History

The NÖ Open has a relatively short but impactful history on the ATP Challenger Tour. The tournament was founded in 2021, filling a void for a high-level professional tennis event in Lower Austria after a 16-year absence since the ATP tournament in St. Pölten ceased operations in 2005. The inaugural NÖ Open was a Challenger 80 event, with a prize fund of €44,820, and was successfully held at the Tulln Tennis Club. The first singles title was claimed by German player Mats Moraing, who defeated Hugo Gaston in a one-sided final. The doubles title went to Dustin Brown and Andrea Vavassori.

In its subsequent editions, the tournament quickly grew in stature and popularity among players and fans. In 2022, it was upgraded to a Challenger 90 event and saw Slovakian Jozef Kovalík lift the singles trophy. The 2023 edition was a Challenger 100 event, won by Czech player Vit Kopriva. In 2024, the tournament maintained its Challenger 100 status and was won by Jan Choinski of Germany. The NÖ Open has consistently attracted a strong field of competitors, including several players with ATP Tour experience and up-and-coming talent. It has established a reputation for its excellent organization, player hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere that fosters a close connection between athletes and the local audience. The tournament’s success has made it a reliable and anticipated stop on the ATP Challenger Tour calendar, particularly for players looking to gain valuable ranking points and match practice on clay courts in late summer.

Venue: Tulln Tennis Club

The NÖ Open is held annually at the Tulln Tennis Club (TC Tulln), a historic and well-regarded sports facility located in Tulln an der Donau, Austria. The club itself has a long and storied history, having been founded in 1903. Situated on Hafenstraße, the venue offers a picturesque and fitting setting for a professional tennis tournament, particularly given Tulln’s reputation as the “Garden City.”

The facility is equipped with a total of ten outdoor clay courts and four indoor courts with granulate surfaces. For the NÖ Open, a special show court is set up to accommodate a larger crowd, providing an intimate and engaging atmosphere for spectators. The venue’s infrastructure is praised by players and tournament staff for its quality and the welcoming environment. In addition to the main courts, the club provides amenities such as changing rooms, showers, and on-site food and beverage services. The central location of the Tulln Tennis Club within the city makes it easily accessible for both local and visiting fans. The club’s long-standing tradition of hosting tennis events, including the “Tournament for the Golden Rose of the City of Tulln,” which has been held since 1954, has provided it with the experience and expertise necessary to successfully host an international-level competition like the NÖ Open.