POZNAN/STARNBERG, June 21, 2025
During a special ceremony on Centre Court, organizers of the Enea Poznan Open were presented with a prestigious award from the ATP to mark the tournament’s 30th anniversary. The recognition highlights Poznan’s place in tennis history as host of the longest-running ATP Challenger event in Poland.
“This is a tremendous source of pride for us,” said Tournament Director Krzysztof Jordan, who has been involved with the event since its very beginning.
The first edition of the ATP Challenger took place in 1992 in the Golęcin Forest area, after the event was relocated from Warsaw. Since then, the tournament has become a staple of the tennis calendar, celebrating three decades of continuous history in 2025.
What a surprise from @ATPChallenger !!!⭐️✌️ We are a proud member of ATP Challenger Family since 1992!✅️✊️ pic.twitter.com/Do7DxGBG5O
— Enea Poznań Open (@poznanopen) June 20, 2025
To commemorate this milestone, a heartwarming celebration was held on Friday after the second singles semifinal. The ATP, represented by Dee Houle, Manager of the ATP Challenger Tour, and Rogerio Santos, Supervisor of this year’s event, honored the tournament’s legacy. On behalf of the organizers, Krzysztof Jordan, Ewelina Sterczewska (Director of Park Tenisowy Olimpia), and Marta Jankowska (Tournament Sports Director) were in attendance.
“This is truly a remarkable achievement for this city—to be hosting such a prestigious tennis event for 30 years,” said Dee Houle. “The ATP Challenger Tour began in 1978, so 30 years is a massive milestone. It’s incredible to be here and witness such strong fan support. I was here yesterday and the stands were full, just like today, and we expect the same tomorrow. The ATP is proud of this tournament—this is exactly what we hope for.”
“This award is a great joy and honor for us,” said Jordan. “Interestingly, it was the ATP who reminded us in the fall that our big anniversary was approaching—we were so busy organizing the event that we hadn’t stopped to think about it,” he added with a smile. “But this 30th edition is more than just tennis. It’s also about community events and the fans, who remain at the heart of everything we do. Over 10,000 people have already visited us this year, and the final is still ahead. That kind of interest is what keeps us going and gives us fuel for the future.”
