Held annually since 2006 at the prestigious Aspria Harbour Club, the Milan Challenger has become a stable fixture in European tennis, offering five-star facilities and top-tier competition each June alongside Wimbledon qualifiers

This tournament has showcased several future stars early in their careers—Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, Dominic Thiem, among others—leveraging the Challenger’s strong reputation to attract emerging talent

Italian Marco Cecchinato made headlines in 2025 by capturing his second Milan title in dramatic fashion, defeating top seed Dino Prizmic in straight sets. He became just the second player to win the tournament twice and celebrated a long-awaited return to top form on home soil