ROYAN/STARNBERG, June 21, 2025
Frenchman Titouan Droguet has captured the title of the inaugural Royan Atlantique Open. The No. 2 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour clay-court tournament rallied from a set down to overcome fifth-seeded Bulgarian Dimitar Kuzmanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in Saturday’s singles final.
Droguet advanced to the championship match with wins in the bottom half of the draw over Spaniard Nikolas Sanchez Izquierdo, Arthur Gea of France, Luka Mikrut from Croatia and No. 8 seed Daniel Merida of Spain.
The 24-year-old from Villeneuve saint Georges struck four aces in the final and broke his rival’s serve three times to seal victory in exactly two hours of play.
Droguet lifted his second ATP Challenger career trophy after the Francavilla Al Mare Open in Italy last year. The World No. 225 earned €7,530 in prize money as well as 50 ATP Ranking points.
Dodig/Serdarusic claim doubles title
Earlier in the day, Matej Dodig and Nino Serdarusic clinched the doubles title. The all-Croatian combination defeated Adil Kalyanpur and Parikshit Somani of India 7-5, 6-7(4), 12-10 in two hours and four minutes.
By winning their second team title after their triumph on home soil in Zagreb earlier this season, Dodig and Serdarusic split €2,680 in prize money and earned 50 ATP Doubles Ranking points.
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The first edition of the Royan Atlantique Open was hosted by the Garden Tennis Royan and offered a total prize pool of €54,000. Royan, France is a charming seaside resort town located on the Atlantic coast in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, at the mouth of the Gironde estuary. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches, mild climate, and vibrant marina, Royan is a popular summer destination for both French and international visitors.
The town features striking post-war modernist architecture, especially the iconic Church of Notre-Dame, rebuilt after heavy bombing in World War II. Royan also offers a relaxed atmosphere with a variety of cafes, local markets, and coastal promenades. Nearby, visitors can explore scenic spots like the Côte de Beauté, the Zoo de la Palmyre, and charming neighboring villages such as Talmont-sur-Gironde.
