2026 Tiriac Open
March 30 – April 5 EEST
The Tiriac Open presented by UniCredit Bank stands as a cornerstone of Romanian sports history. As the only ATP 250 tournament held in the country, it represents more than just a week of professional tennis; it is a legacy project named after the nation’s greatest tennis icons, Ion Tiriac and Ilie Nastase. After a significant hiatus between 2016 and 2024, the tournament has firmly reclaimed its spot on the international ATP calendar, drawing world-class talent to the clay courts of Bucharest.
The 2026 edition promises to build upon this rich heritage, serving as a vital early-season stop for clay-court specialists looking to build momentum ahead of the European spring swing.
Tournament Dates and Venue
The 2026 Tiriac Open is scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 5, 2026. For the 2026 edition, the tournament will be hosted at the Centrul Național de Tenis (National Tennis Center) in Bucharest, located on Bulevardul Pierre de Coubertin.
The venue is a hub for Romanian tennis excellence and provides an intimate, high-energy atmosphere for fans. Its location in the eastern part of the capital makes it accessible via various public transport links, including the Piata Iancului metro station and several major bus and trolleybus lines (104, 335, 86, and 90). The transition to the National Tennis Center ensures that the tournament remains in the heart of the city while offering the specialized clay-court infrastructure required for elite ATP competition.
Tournament Points and Prize Money
The Tiriac Open offers a competitive financial and ranking incentive for the 28-player singles draw and 16-team doubles draw. The total financial commitment for 2026 is €612,620.
Singles Breakdown:
- Winner: €93,175 / 250 Points
- Finalist: €54,360 / 165 Points
- Semi-finalist: €31,955 / 100 Points
- Quarter-finalist: €18,515 / 50 Points
- Round of 16: €10,750 / 25 Points
- Round of 28: €6,570 / 0 Points
Doubles Breakdown (per team):
- Winners: €32,410 / 250 Points
- Finalists: €17,410 / 150 Points
- Semi-finalists: €10,190 / 90 Points
- Quarter-finalists: €5,650 / 45 Points
Provisional Schedule
The tournament follows a standard seven-day main draw format:
- Monday – Tuesday: First Round Singles and Doubles.
- Wednesday – Thursday: Round of 16 Singles and Quarter-final Doubles.
- Friday: Quarter-finals Singles and Semi-final Doubles.
- Saturday: Semi-finals Singles and Doubles Final.
- Sunday: Singles Final.
The 2026 Player Field
The 2026 entry list features a compelling blend of Grand Slam champions, rising stars, and seasoned clay-court grinders. Heading the field is the 2025 Singles Winner, Flavio Cobolli, who returns to Bucharest to defend his title.
The field is further bolstered by veteran presence and star power, including:
- Stan Wawrinka: The three-time Grand Slam champion remains a massive draw for the Romanian public, bringing his legendary one-handed backhand to the Bucharest clay.
- Sebastian Baez & Nicolas Jarry: Two of South America’s premier clay specialists who often dominate this surface.
- Richard Gasquet & Roberto Bautista Agut: Established ATP stalwarts known for their tactical brilliance.
- Mariano Navone & Pedro Martinez: Emerging threats on dirt who have shown significant consistency on the ATP Tour.
Historical Context and Legacy
Founded in 1996, the tournament was organized for 21 consecutive years until 2016. It has served as a launchpad for several legends; notably, David Ferrer won his very first ATP title here in 2002. French star Gilles Simon holds the record for most singles titles, winning in 2007, 2008, and 2012.
For local fans, the doubles category has historically been a point of pride. Horia Tecau, a Romanian legend, has won the doubles title four times (2012–2014, 2016). The tournament continues to be a symbol of Romanian excellence in tennis, inspired by the 3-time Davis Cup finalists Tiriac and Nastase.
Tournament Champions (2026)
This section will be updated following the conclusion of the 2026 event.
- 2026 Doubles Runners-up: [To be determined]
- 2026 Singles Champion: [To be determined]
- 2026 Singles Runner-up: [To be determined]
- 2026 Doubles Champions: [To be determined]