Tournament Overview: Hersonissos Challenger 3
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Hersonissos Challenger 3 |
| Dates | August 11–16, 2025 |
| Location | Hersonissos, Crete, Greece |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard |
| Draw Sizes | 32 Singles / 16 Doubles |
| Prize Money | €54,000 |
| Tour Level | ATP Challenger Tour 50 |
| ATP Profile | Live Scores & Draws |
2025 Champions
| Discipline | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | Dimitar Kuzmanov | Federico Cina | 6–4, 6–2 |
| Doubles | Edas Butvilas | Sean Parker | 6–3, 6–3 |
- Kuzmanov claimed his first title of the season, showcasing consistency and court craft
- Butvilas, a rising Lithuanian, added a doubles title to his growing résumé
Players to Watch
- Dimitar Kuzmanov (BUL): Veteran Challenger player with strong hard-court instincts
- Edas Butvilas (LTU): Promising 20-year-old with solid doubles and singles form
- Sean Parker (USA): Aggressive baseliner with a powerful serve
- Luca Potenza (ITA) and Louis Wessels (GER): Potential dark horses with Challenger pedigree
Strategic Notes
- Surface & Conditions: Fast hard courts in coastal Crete favor early strikers and aggressive returners
- Calendar Position: Ideal prep for US Open qualifying and late-summer ATP 250 events
- Regional Growth: Part of Greece’s expanding footprint on the ATP Challenger map, alongside Thessaloniki and Athens
Tournament Significance
- ATP Points: 50 points to the singles champion
- Prize Money: €54,000 attracts rising talent and seasoned Challenger players
- Local Engagement: Strong turnout from Greek fans, with wildcard entries including Petros Tsitsipas
