2026 Vendée Open Entry List Challenger 75 Tournament UPDATE 9-26-2026

EDITORS UPDATE 9-26-2026: OUT: Kasnikowski, Schoenhaus IN: Herbert, Added

EDITORS UPDATE 9-25-2026: Matej Dodig and Max Schoenhaus are out. Philip Henning moves into the field, with another spot listed as added.

The 2026 Vendée Open entry list features defending champion Nicolai Budkov Kjaer alongside Mark Lajal, Billy Harris, Joel Schwaerzler, Tristan Schoolkate, and Dominic Stricker.

The ATP Challenger 75 tournament returns to Mouilleron-le-Captif, France, from September 28 through October 4, with the field competing on the indoor hard courts at Vendéspace.

Budkov Kjaer headlines the initial main-draw field after winning the singles title here last season.

The talented Norwegian will have plenty of competition, however, with several established Challenger players and highly regarded young prospects making the trip to western France.

2026 Vendée Open Entry List

Rank	Player	Country
149	Nicolai Budkov Kjaer	NOR
152	Mark Lajal	EST
156	Daniil Glinka	EST
158	Gauthier Onclin	BEL
159	Clément Tabur	FRA
161	Billy Harris	GBR
165	Jack Pinnington Jones	GBR
171	Joel Schwaerzler	AUT
174	Remy Bertola	SUI
180	Tristan Schoolkate	AUS
185	Clément Chidekh	FRA
196	Harry Wendelken	GBR
197	Liam Broady	GBR
199	Ugo Blanchet	FRA
252	Felix Balshaw	FRA
254	Matej Dodig	CRO
258	Maks Kaśnikowski	POL
267	Harold Mayot	FRA
273	Dominic Stricker	SUI
4	Henry Bernet	SUI
318	Max Schoenhaus (NG)	GER

Budkov Kjaer Returns to Defend His Title

Nicolai Budkov Kjaer gives the Vendée Open a defending champion at the top of its field and will be one of the players to watch when play begins.

Mark Lajal should also be dangerous on the indoor hard courts, while Billy Harris and Tristan Schoolkate bring plenty of experience on quicker surfaces.

The younger group makes this field especially interesting. Joel Schwaerzler continues his climb through the Challenger ranks, while Henry Bernet and Max Schoenhaus give the tournament two more prospects worth following.

Dominic Stricker is another name that immediately jumps off the entry list. The Swiss left-hander has already played at a much higher level than his current ranking suggests and could become one of the more dangerous players in the draw.

When Is the 2026 Vendée Open?

The 2026 Vendée Open will be played from September 28 through October 4 in Mouilleron-le-Captif, France.

The Challenger 75 event is played on indoor hard courts at Vendéspace.

The entry list remains subject to change before the tournament begins.

Crush and Rush News will continue updating the 2026 Vendée Open entry list as withdrawals, alternates, wild cards, and qualifying additions are announced.