Phoenix Challenger 175 Entry List 2026: Fonseca Leads Desert Tune-Up Before Miami

Joao Fonseca is expected to defend his 2025 Phoenix Challenger 175 title, but he will have a fight on his hands.

Big names like Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Corentin Moutet, Adrian Mannarino, Alex Michelsen and others are entered and will be hunting points and consistency heading into the Miami Open.

Read on for the Phoenix Challenger 175 Entry List.

What Is a Challenger 175?

A Challenger 175 is the highest level on the ATP Challenger Tour. The winner earns 175 ranking points, which is significantly more than a standard Challenger event.

For comparison:

• Challenger 75 = 75 points
• Challenger 100 = 100 points
• Challenger 125 = 125 points
• Challenger 175 = 175 points

That puts it just below ATP 250 level in terms of ranking value.

Because of the points on offer, Challenger 175 events often attract ATP-level players, especially during busy calendar weeks like Indian Wells.

Players who lose early at a Masters event can drop into a 175 and still earn meaningful ranking points before the Miami Open.

That is why the Phoenix Challenger 175 field often looks stronger than a normal Challenger.

Phoenix Challenger 175 Entry List

Note: This is the expected field and may change depending on Indian Wells results and withdrawals.

Phil Naessens

Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.