The La Copa Faulconbridge, scheduled from May 11 to 17 at Club de Tenis Valencia, has unveiled an entry list featuring several notable players. Matteo Berrettini, Roberto Bautista Agut, Jakub Mensik, Pablo Carreño Busta, Jaume Munar, Alejandro Tabilo, and Pedro Martínez are all set to compete in this Super Challenger 175 event.
Timing with Rome Masters
The tournament coincides with the second week of the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome. This overlap often brings strong fields to Challenger events, as players who exit early in Rome look for match rhythm and ranking points. Valencia is expected to benefit from this dynamic, offering fans high-quality tennis outside the main ATP Tour.
Significance of the event
The Challenger 175 category represents the highest tier within the ATP Challenger Tour, providing substantial ranking opportunities. With such a lineup, Valencia is positioned to deliver matches of notable intensity and reinforce its reputation as a key stop on the calendar.
Local anticipation
Spanish fans will have the chance to watch established stars alongside rising talents in a competitive setting. The presence of Berrettini and Bautista Agut adds international appeal, while Carreño, Munar, and Martínez ensure strong local representation.
ATP Rome - Matteo Berrettini's projected path
Matteo Berrettini in 2026
Currently the world no.100, Matteo played his last match on the 1st of May when he lost to world no.53 Hubert Hurkacz 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the quarter of the Cagliari Challenger (draw).
Currently, during this year Berrettini achieved a 10-9 match record.
