The ATP Challenger 2025 arrives in Futian this autumn, serving as a warm-up event for Chinese tennis players aiming to earn points for the National Games.

The 2025 Shenzhen Open and International Men’s ATP Challenger is scheduled from October 13 to October 19, 2025, at the Shenzhen Tennis Center. This Challenger 75 event offers $100,000 in prize money, including a 32-player singles bracket and a 16-pair doubles bracket.

A crucial rehearsal for the National Games with significant practical value.

As a key stop on the international professional tennis circuit, this event not only provides Chinese players with a high-level competitive platform but also offers valuable practical experience due to its climate similarity with Zhuhai, the tennis venue for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao National Games, making it an excellent opportunity for adaptive training.

Past Challenger participants: McDonald and Kazo.

Both Shenzhen and Zhuhai are core cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, sharing a typical maritime monsoon climate characterized by humid autumn weather and closely matched temperature and humidity levels. Under such conditions, factors like ball speed, player stamina, and on-court feel show notable regional similarities. Therefore, adapting early to the humid and warm environment in this tournament is especially beneficial for Chinese athletes preparing for the upcoming National Games tennis competition.

ATP Challenger: A pathway to ranking breakthroughs.

Past Challenger participant: McDonald.

The Challenger Tour acts as a vital stepping stone for professional players advancing to the mid-level ATP Tour, consistently supporting Chinese players in accumulating international ranking points and enhancing their competitive form.

From earlier players like Wu Di and Zhang Ze to recent rising stars such as Zhang Zhizhen, Wu Yibing, Shang Juncheng, and Bu Yunchaokete, all have progressively reached higher-level professional tournaments through the rigorous experience gained in Challenger events. These competitions help them refine tactics, build confidence, and steadily improve their rankings and world points.

Past Challenger participant: Kazo.

High-quality standards in tennis event services.

Hosting the ATP Challenger in Futian District leverages Shenzhen’s extensive experience and advanced facilities from years of organizing international tennis events, ensuring top-tier event management and service quality.

Moreover, the timing of the tournament falls within a critical preparation phase for the National Games, offering Chinese players a valuable “match simulation” opportunity. Competing in intense, high-level international matches allows athletes to test their training results and adjust tactics, significantly improving their mental resilience and on-court adaptability for major competitions.

Past Challenger participants: Wang Aoran and Isharo.

Additionally, the event emphasizes social promotion and youth development. Organizers plan to hold youth tennis open days and public experience events during the tournament, aiming to attract more citizens, especially young people, to engage in tennis and further promote tennis culture in South China.

Past Challenger participant: Bai Yan.

2025 Shenzhen Open.

The 2025 Shenzhen Open is not only an international professional tennis event but also a crucial stepping stone for Chinese players striving for higher goals and preparing for the National Games.

It combines competitive experience, environmental adaptation, and social promotion, injecting strong momentum into the growth of China’s emerging tennis talents. This golden autumn, let us eagerly anticipate the Chinese players’ fierce battles and impressive performances on Shenzhen’s courts, delivering thrilling matches for the audience.

Shenzhen Tennis Center.

The 2025 Shenzhen Open and International Men’s ATP Challenger is hosted by the ATP and the Chinese Tennis Association, organized by Huajian Sports Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Shenzhen Sports Industry Group, Shenzhen Tennis Association, and Shenzhen Jinzheng Cultural and Sports Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Tennis Center - Main Court (Photo credit: Happy Garfield)