The 2025 edition of the Mallorca Championships presented by ecotrans Group got underway today with the first round of qualifying matches. Eight encounters marked the start of the competition at the Mallorca Country Club, featuring a high level of play, tightly contested battles, and the demands of natural grass.

One of the day’s standout performances came from Nishesh Basavareddy, who pulled off a major upset by defeating fifth seed Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-5 after more than three and a half hours of intense play. It was an impressive debut for the trio of Americans Aleksandar Kovacevic, Ethan Quinn, and Brandon Holt, who all advanced to the final qualifying round. Also securing spots were Czech Vit Kopriva, Argentine Mariano Navone, Sweden’s Elias Ymer, and veteran Australian Bernard Tomic.

Main draw action begins Sunday, with Altmaier vs Fognini as the headline clash

Main draw play begins this Sunday, with several exciting first-round matches scheduled. The day’s marquee clash will take place on Center Court, not before 6:00 PM, as Daniel Altmaier (GER), the No. 8 seed, takes on the ever-entertaining Fabio Fognini (ITA), who enters the tournament with a wildcard.

Order of Play – Sunday, June 22

CENTER COURT (Starts at 13:00)
– Q2 [4] Mariano Navone (ARG) vs Nishesh Basavareddy (USA)
– Not before 15:30 – Yunchaokete Bu (CHN) vs Laslo Djere (SRB)
– Not before 18:00 – [8] Daniel Altmaier (GER) vs [WC] Fabio Fognini (ITA)

GRANDSTAND (Starts at 12:00)
– Q2 – Brandon Holt (USA) vs Elias Ymer (SWE)
– Followed by – Q2 – [2] Vit Kopriva (CZE) vs [7] Ethan Quinn (USA)
– Followed by – R16 – [WC] Justin Engel (GER) / [WC] Andreas Mies (GER) vs [WC] Pedro Martínez (ESP) / [WC] Jaume Munar (ESP)

COURT 1 (Starts at 13:00)
– Q2 – [1] Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) vs Bernard Tomic (AUS)

Family Day: young fans take center stage on Sunday

Sunday will also feature the tournament’s traditional Family Day, with free entry for children under the age of 12. The gates will open at 11:00 AM, and the day’s activities will begin at 12:00 PM. Children will have the unique opportunity to take part in games and activities alongside ATP players, in a warm and engaging atmosphere. The Fan Zone will be buzzing throughout the day with music, sports workshops, and fun-filled experiences for all ages. Tournament mascot Champi will also be on hand to meet young fans and take photos.