Open Sud de France - Betting Odds, Favourites, History and Past Winners

Tournament Details:

Date: 2027.02. TBA
Location: France
Sport: Tennis
Surface: Hard indoor courts
Total Prize Money: €612,620 in 2026


France is home to several well known professional tennis tournaments, with Roland Garros standing as the flagship event. Among the other established competitions on the French calendar, the Open Sud de France plays an important role as part of the ATP 250 series.

Although the very top ranked players do not always feature, the tournament has earned a reputation as a proving ground for emerging talent and experienced indoor specialists. The event is also commonly referred to as the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon.


Most Recent Champion - 2026:

Felix Auger-Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime captured the 2026 Open Sud de France title with a straight sets victory over Adrian Mannarino in the final. The Canadian delivered a composed performance on the indoor hard courts, using his serve and aggressive baseline play to control the match and secure the championship during the February 1 to 8 tournament window.


History:

The Open Sud de France was first held in 1978 and was originally regarded as one of France's most significant tennis events outside of the French Open. In its early years, the tournament was viewed as a national crown decider for French tennis.

Between 1990 and 1997, the competition formed part of the ATP World Series. It later transitioned into the ATP International Series in 1998, where it remained until 2008. In 2009, the tournament was officially classified as an ATP 250 event, a status it continues to hold today.


Courts and Surface:

The tournament has consistently been played on indoor hard courts. This surface produces a reliable bounce and rewards players with strong serving games and clean ball striking, often leading to fast paced and aggressive matches.


Venue:

The event was originally staged at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, which hosted the tournament between 1987 and 2009. In 2010, the competition relocated to Montpellier and has since been held annually at the Montpellier Arena.

The move also coincided with increased spectator capacity, with the Montpellier Arena accommodating more than 7,500 fans compared to the smaller Lyon venue.

Another notable change occurred in scheduling. The tournament was initially held in October but was moved to a January slot starting in 2012, where it has remained ever since.


Status and Format:

The Open Sud de France is currently part of the ATP 250 series and features mens singles and mens doubles competitions. Its early season placement makes it an important opportunity for players to build momentum at the start of the ATP calendar year.


Past Winners:

Mens Singles:

Richard Gasquet is the most successful singles player in tournament history, having claimed four titles in 2006, 2013, 2015, and 2016.

Pete Sampras remains notable for winning three consecutive editions in 1991, 1992, and 1993.

Gael Monfils has also lifted the trophy on three occasions, further reinforcing the strong French presence in the events history.

Mens Doubles:

In the doubles category, Jacob Hlasek, Andy Ram, Nicolas Mahut, Roger Vasselin, and Michael Llorda have each won three titles. Each achieved their victories with different partners across separate editions.

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