2026 Brest Challenger Entry List: Gaston, Prižmić, Popyrin Lead Strong Field
The 2026 Brest Challenger entry list features Hugo Gaston, Dino Prižmić, Alexei Popyrin, and Gabriel Diallo among the 21 players entered in the ATP Challenger 100 event, scheduled for October 26 through November 1 in Brest, France.
Played on indoor hard courts at Brest Arena, the tournament offers valuable ranking points as the ATP Challenger Tour approaches the end of its season.
Gaston leads the field at No. 89, followed by Prižmić at No. 97, while several established ATP Tour veterans and emerging prospects round out a competitive field.
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2026 Brest Challenger Entry List
| Rank | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Hugo Gaston | FRA |
| 97 | Dino Prižmić | CRO |
| 100 | Toby Samuel | GBR |
| 104 | Martin Damm | USA |
| 107 | Otto Virtanen | FIN |
| 114 | Zsombor Piros | HUN |
| 121 | Gabriel Diallo | CAN |
| 123 | Shintaro Mochizuki | JPN |
| 129 | Alexei Popyrin | AUS |
| 130 | Pedro Martínez | ESP |
| 139 | Nishesh Basavareddy | USA |
| 144 | Pablo Llamas Ruiz | ESP |
| 147 | Federico Cinà | ITA |
| 148 | Dušan Lajović | SRB |
| 150 | Borna Gojo | CRO |
| 152 | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | NOR |
| 160 | Clément Tabur | FRA |
| 168 | Gauthier Onclin | BEL |
| 169 | Mackenzie McDonald | USA |
| 198 | Felix Balshaw (NG) | FRA |
| 217 | Maxim Mrva (NG) | CZE |
Three Storylines to Watch
Hugo Gaston brings momentum to Brest
Hugo Gaston enters the 2026 Brest Challenger ranked No. 89, fresh off a quarterfinal appearance in Hangzhou, where he pushed Andrey Rublev to three sets.
The Frenchman has won four of his previous six completed matches entering October 15, including two victories at this week’s Roanne Challenger, and could be a serious contender on home soil.
Dino Prižmić looks to build on breakthrough season
Dino Prižmić enters Brest ranked No. 97 after reaching the fourth round of the Rome Masters and defeating Novak Djokovic and Ugo Humbert along the way.
The 21-year-old Croatian also reached the Madrid third round and Monza Challenger final in 2026, establishing himself as one of the more dangerous players in this field.
Gabriel Diallo needs a strong finish
Gabriel Diallo enters the Brest Challenger ranked No. 121, a considerable fall from his career-high No. 33 ranking achieved in August 2025.
The Canadian has managed just a 9-18 ATP main-draw record in 2026, making Brest an important opportunity to rebuild confidence and collect ranking points before the season ends.
2026 Brest Challenger Tournament Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Brest Open Groupe Vert |
| Category | ATP Challenger 100 |
| Dates | October 26 – November 1, 2026 |
| Location | Brest, France |
| Venue | Brest Arena |
| Surface | Indoor hard |
| Singles draw | 32 players |
| Top-ranked entrant | Hugo Gaston (No. 89) |
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