The draw for the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships is set, confirming one of the strongest fields in the tournament’s recent history. Held this Saturday at the Mallorca Country Club in Santa Ponça, the ceremony produced a series of compelling match-ups from the very first round. Tournament director Toni Nadal and Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, appearing as a guest of the organisers, acted as draw masters.

Luciano Darderi heads the top half of the draw as the number one seed. The Italian could meet France’s Adrian Mannarino, seeded eighth, in the quarter-finals. A potential semi-final would see him face third seed Frances Tiafoe of the United States.

Tough path for Davidovich

In the lower half, Alejandro Davidovich emerges as one of the leading contenders and a key figure for the home crowd. The Málaga-born player has received a first-round bye and will begin his campaign directly in the round of 16, where he could face Australia’s Nick Kyrgios should he win his opener against a qualifier. Looking further ahead, Davidovich may encounter Grigor Dimitrov or Corentin Moutet in a projected quarter-final.

Among the confirmed opening clashes, several stand-outs are expected to draw early attention. Spain’s Martín Landaluce takes on Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, while Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Peru’s Ignacio Buse, the fifth seed, in his opening match.

The draw has undergone late adjustments following the withdrawals of Tallon Griekspoor and Stan Wawrinka, both of whom will miss the tournament. Their absence follows the earlier withdrawal of Alexander Bublik, reshaping the seeding and overall structure of the draw.

Toni Nadal: “The tournament continues to grow year by year”

Despite the last-minute changes, Toni Nadal underlined the high level of competition expected throughout the week. “Wawrinka and Bublik couldn’t make it, but we still have players like Kyrgios, who always brings excitement. I’m confident we’ll see excellent tennis all week,” he said.

Nadal also highlighted the tournament’s steady growth since joining the ATP calendar. “The event continues to establish itself year after year. We’ve upgraded the facilities, and fans can enjoy a truly world-class spectacle. Mallorca has also cemented its place as a key destination on the ATP Tour in the lead-up to Wimbledon,” he added.

He further pointed to the island’s appeal during a crucial preparation week ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam. “Players consistently tell us how much they appreciate the setting, the quality of the facilities, and the condition of the courts. Most leave with a very positive experience,” Nadal concluded.