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2025 Tiburon Challenger
September 29 - October 5
Last Updated on October 13, 2025
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger, also known as the Tiburon Challenger presented by Raymond James for sponsorship reasons, was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the seventeenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, at the Tiburon Peninsula Club in Tiburon, California, United States.
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| Results | Draws | Schedule |
Champions
| Event | Champion(s) | Runner(s)-up |
| Singles | 🇺🇸 Michael Zheng | 🇺🇸 Tyler Zink |
| 6–4, 6–4 | ||
| Doubles | 🇳🇿 Finn Reynolds 🇳🇿 James Watt |
🇺🇸 Benjamin Kittay 🇺🇸 Joshua Sheehy |
| 6–2, 6–3 | ||
Tournament History
The Tiburon Challenger has been a staple of the ATP Challenger Tour since its inception in 2003. Known for its picturesque setting and high-quality hard courts, it has consistently attracted a mix of rising stars and seasoned professionals. Over the years, the tournament has served as a critical stepping stone for many players on their way to the ATP Tour.
Notable past champions include Zachary Svajda, who won back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, and Nishesh Basavareddy, who took home the 2024 singles title. The event has also featured top players who later went on to have significant success on the main tour, such as Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, and Cameron Norrie. The tournament was a key event in the “fall swing” of the ATP Challenger calendar in the United States, providing a final opportunity for players to earn ranking points before the season’s end.
Venue
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger was held at the Tiburon Peninsula Club. Located adjacent to the San Francisco Bay, the venue is known for its stunning scenic views and beautiful surroundings. The club’s outdoor hard courts provided a fast and challenging playing surface for the tournament. The Tiburon Peninsula Club is a well-regarded private club that offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities, and its strong relationship with the local community contributed to a lively and well-attended event. The tournament was a major community event in Tiburon, drawing fans from across the Bay Area.
Player Field
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger featured a strong singles and doubles field. The singles main draw comprised 32 players, with a qualifying draw of 24 players vying for a spot. The doubles draw featured 16 teams.
The top seed for the singles draw was Jurij Rodionov of Austria, who was ranked No. 156 at the time. He was joined by other top seeds, including Murphy Cassone, Jack Pinnington Jones, and Benjamin Hassan. The tournament also welcomed rising American talents, with wildcards awarded to Samir Banerjee, Duncan Chan, and Trevor Svajda. The field also included players who gained entry through the qualifying draw, such as Bor Artnak, Micah Braswell, Andre Ilagan, Daniel Masur, Renta Tokuda, and Olle Wallin. A special exempt was given to Abdullah Shelbayh, and Philip Sekulic competed with a protected ranking.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger was a Challenger 75 event with a total prize money pool of $100,000. The singles winner was awarded $14,200 and 75 ATP ranking points. The prize money and ranking points distribution for the singles draw were as follows:
| Round | Prize Money ($) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $14,200 | 75 |
| Runner-up | $8,330 | 44 |
| Semifinalist | $4,975 | 22 |
| Quarterfinalist | $2,890 | 12 |
| Round of 16 | $1,685 | 6 |
| Round of 32 | $1,045 | 0 |
| Qualifier | $0 | 4 |