Iași, June 17, 2026 – The ATP Challenger 100 tournament in Iași continues to strengthen its position as a strategic pillar of Romanian men's tennis. Between July 5 and 12, the Ciric Sports Complex will host the seventh edition of the Concord Iași Open powered by MET. As part of the ATP Challenger 100 category, the tournament offers young Romanian players the opportunity to earn valuable ATP ranking points and compete at the highest level.

This year's edition also brings increased financial stakes, with total prize money amounting to €160,680, a record figure in the tournament's history.

The clay courts of Ciric will welcome both established players and rising stars from the international circuit.

The full list of players confirmed to date is as follows:

• VALENTIN ROYER | FRA #75


• DINO PRIZMIC | CRO #82


• DAMIR DZUMHUR | BIH #105


• TITOUAN DROGUET | FRA #112


• FRANCESCO MAESTRELLI | ITA #124


• PEDRO MARTINEZ | ESP #136


• TOMAS BARRIOS VERA | CHI #137


• ELMER MOLLER | DEN #151


• JURIJ RODIONOV | AUT #152


• ZDENEK KOLAR | CZE #156


• FILIP MISOLIC | AUT #162


• UGO BLANCHET | FRA #171


• ZSOMBOR PIROS | HUN #175


• FEDERICO CINA | ITA #181


• BORNA GOJO | CRO #184


• GUSTAVO HEIDE | BRA #187


• JEROME KYM | SUI #201


• GENARO ALBERTO OLIVIERI | ARG #202


• HAROLD MAYOT | FRA #203


• THOMAS FAUREL | NG | FRA #310


• PETR BRUNCLIK | NG | CZE #334

“This is already the sixth consecutive year that I return to Iași as Tournament Director, and I am honored to be part of this story, which has grown year after year. The joy of coming back is immense, and this year's edition promises to be a special one, both through the level of competition and the atmosphere we will create together with the people of Iași.”

“Concord Iași Open powered by MET remains one of the five most highly regarded Challenger tournaments in Europe, a confirmation of the hard work put in by the entire team and of the extraordinary support we receive in Iași. Depending on the results at Wimbledon, we hope to be able to announce a few last-minute surprises regarding the players' field.”

Valentin Royer, the Top Seed

The top seed of this year's edition, Valentin Royer, is one of the most in-form players on the ATP Challenger Tour. The 25-year-old Frenchman impressed throughout 2025 with consistent results on clay and arrives in Iași with the clear objective of confirming his status as the tournament's No. 1 seed.

The current No. 2 seed according to the entry list is Dino Prizmic. The 20-year-old Croatian has made headlines this season not only by breaking into the ATP Top 100, but also through his victory over Novak Djokovic at the ATP tournament in Rome.

More Than Tennis

Beyond the spectacle on the courts, Concord Iași Open powered by MET aims to bring the community closer to sport and offer fans a complete experience. The tournament is not only about the competition itself; it becomes a true experience and the ideal place to enjoy together with the whole family.

The community's meeting point will be the Fan Zone, an interactive space open daily until midnight. In addition to activities dedicated to visitors of all ages, organizers have prepared a giant screen where sports fans will be able to watch matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tickets for the tournament are already on sale and can be purchased online via entertix.ro and iabilet.ro. We look forward to welcoming you to the Ciric Sports Complex for the strongest tennis tournament of the summer in Romania!

About MET Romania

Concord Iași Open is organized with the support of MET Romania, one of the leading local providers of integrated energy services, operating in the natural gas and electricity markets through supply, consultancy, and balancing services. The company has more than 16 years of experience on the local market and is part of MET Group, headquartered in Switzerland, with subsidiaries in 24 countries and operations across 33 national natural gas markets and 51 international trading hubs.

MET Romania is the main partner of the Concord Iași Open for the second consecutive year, demonstrating a firm and long-term commitment to sport and the promotion of young talent.

About BCR Leasing

BCR Leasing, partner of the Concord Iași Open, supports a competition where performance, fair play, and determination make the difference—values that are also reflected in the way the company contributes to the development of Romania's entrepreneurial environment.

Ranked among the top three leaders in Romania's financial leasing market, BCR Leasing builds performance on the same principles that define competitive sports: discipline, trust, adaptability, and a continuous desire to improve.

Present on the Romanian market since 2001, as a subsidiary of Banca Comercială Română and part of Erste Group, BCR Leasing provides comprehensive financial leasing solutions for vehicles and equipment, contributing to the sustainable growth of businesses across Romania.

Throughout more than 25 years of activity, the company has supported over 73,400 entrepreneurs through cumulative financing worth €5.83 billion, while at the end of 2025 its active financing portfolio exceeded the €1 billion mark. Just like an athlete constantly refining their game, BCR Leasing continuously invests in innovation and digitalization, simplifying access to financing through fast, flexible, and predictable processes.

The partnership with Concord Iași Open reflects the belief that performance is built over time through professionalism, respect for the rules, and the ability to turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth—essential values both on the tennis court and in business.