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June 23, 2025
Only 17 days left until Concord Iași Open 2025 begins!
Iași is ready to become once again the capital of men’s tennis! From July 6 to 13, Ciric Sports Base will host the 6th edition of the ATP Challenger 100 tournament Concord Iași Open powered by MET. The competition will offer total prize money of €145,250, higher than in previous editions.
The tournament promises a complex and memorable experience for both tennis lovers and those looking for vibrant summer events to enjoy with others.
A launchpad for future champions
At Concord Iași Open powered by MET, you’ll have the chance to watch tomorrow’s tennis stars in action, many of whom are already known on the international stage. The tournament continues its mission from the very first edition: to support young Romanian players by offering them the opportunity to earn valuable ATP points right at home.
Confirmed players:
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli
- Hugo Dellien
- Hugo Gaston
- Márton Fucsovics
- Carlos Taberner
- Felipe Meligeni Alves
- Luca Preda
- Cezar Crețu
- Filip Jianu
Special events during the tournament:
- July 8: Live concert – The Urs
- July 9: The most anticipated moment – Simona Halep returns to Iași for a memorable exhibition match alongside Andrei Pavel and special guests
- July 12: Live concert – Direcția 5
Gala edition featuring all five past champions
For the first time ever, all five previous champions will compete:
- Carlos Taberner (2020 champion, ATP rank 130)
- Zdenek Kolar (2021 champion, ATP rank 463 – qualifying)
- Felipe Meligeni Alves (2022 champion, ATP rank 148)
- Hugo Gaston (2023 champion, ATP rank 87)
- Hugo Dellien (2024 champion, ATP rank 81)
Top seed: Camilo Ugo Carabelli
The main draw will feature three players from the ATP Top 100:
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli – ATP rank 53
- Hugo Dellien – ATP rank 81
- Hugo Gaston – ATP rank 87
Also playing:
- Márton Fucsovics – ATP rank 105
- Federico Coria – ATP rank 145
Romanian players on the main draw:
- Filip Jianu – ATP rank 222
- Cezar Crețu – wild-card
- Luca Preda – wild-card
- One more wild-card to be announced
Simona Halep’s exhibition match
The highlight of the week will be the exhibition match featuring Simona Halep and Andrei Pavel, scheduled for July 9. The event is expected to sell out quickly.
Concerts during the tournament:
- July 8 – The Urs
- July 12 – Direcția 5
Statements from the organizers:
Andrei Oriță (license holder): “This year we have more than we hoped for. A strong tournament, an exhibition match with Simona Halep and Andrei Pavel that is expected to sell out, and two concerts to offer even more to the public. It’s going to be an intense week, hard to replicate in the future.”
Andrei Pavel (tournament director): “This is the strongest edition so far. All five past champions will be here, showing the incredible level we’ve reached. We also have three players from the ATP Top 100 on the main draw, a match with Simona Halep, and great concerts. Everything is in place for a celebration of Romanian tennis.”
Why you shouldn’t miss the early days of the tournament:
- Spot the future champions: Many top players started at Challenger tournaments
- Support Romanian talent: Help local players on their path to excellence
- Game variety: Experience diverse playing styles early in the draw
- High stakes from the start: Every match counts and tension is high from day one
Tickets available at: entertix.ro
Main partners:
- MET Romania – electricity and natural gas supplier, part of Switzerland’s MET Group
- BCR Leasing – a key supporter of sports and innovation in Romania
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