Top Seeds and Former Champion Headline the 2025 Olbia Challenger

Olbia Challenger

The 2025 Olbia Challenger, an ATP Challenger 125 event, is poised for a week of high-level competition on the hard courts of the Tennis Club Terranova, running from October 13 to 19. The field is headlined by a strong contingent of established ATP players and a former champion, promising thrilling action for the third edition of the tournament.

The main draw boasts a compelling mix of international talent, with two former Top 100 players leading the seeds and several notable names competing for the title.

Singles Seeds

The top eight seeds for the 2025 Olbia Challenger feature a blend of experienced tour veterans and high-potential rising stars, setting the stage for deep runs into the tournament.

SeedPlayerCountryNotable Career Highlight
1Alejandro TabiloChileCurrent World No. 74 (as of Sept 29, 2025 rankings cited)
2Vít KopřivaCzech RepublicCurrent World No. 93 (as of Sept 29, 2025 rankings cited)
3Martín LandaluceSpainDefending Olbia Challenger Champion (2024 Winner)
4Nishesh BasavareddyUSARising American talent
5Roberto Carballés BaenaSpainFormer ATP Tour title winner
6Pablo Carreño BustaSpainFormer World No. 10 and US Open Semifinalist
7Dušan LajovićSerbiaFormer ATP Tour title winner
8Moez EcharguiTunisiaTop African Challenger player

Former Champion and Top 10 Pedigree

A major storyline for the week is the presence of the defending champion, Martín Landaluce (Seed 3), who returns to the site of his maiden Challenger title win in 2024. He will be looking to replicate his success against a tougher field.

Furthermore, the participation of two Spanish veterans adds significant Grand Slam and ATP Tour pedigree: Pablo Carreño Busta (Seed 6), a former US Open semifinalist and Olympic Bronze medalist, and Roberto Carballés Baena (Seed 5), a player known for his tenacity and consistency on the ATP Tour.

Other Main Draw Contenders

The direct entry list includes several players capable of challenging the seeds, such as:

  • Francesco Maestrelli (Italy)
  • Alexis Galarneau (Canada)
  • Hugo Grenier (France)
  • Alex Molcan (Slovakia)
  • Luca Van Assche (France)
  • Borna Gojo (Croatia)

Italian Wildcards and Local Talent

The tournament organizers have granted wildcards to several Italian players, giving local talent an opportunity to compete against the international field:

  • Pierluigi Basile (Italy)
  • Carlo Alberto Caniato (Italy)
  • Francesco Forti (Italy)

Additionally, the Next Gen Accelerator Programme has provided a main draw entry to French talent Arthur Géa.

Alternates and Qualifiers

The main draw is supplemented by a competitive qualifying field, from which six players will earn their spot. The Alternates list, including veteran Italian Stefano Travaglia, stands ready to fill any last-minute main draw vacancies.

The 2025 Olbia Challenger is set to be a fantastic showcase of tennis, bringing some of the ATP Tour’s most exciting talent to the courts of Sardinia.

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