2026 Bratislava 2 Challenger Entry List: Molčan, Fearnley Withdraw
Updated October 30, 2026
Withdrawn: Alex Molčan, Mattia Bellucci, Marco Trungelliti, Jan Choinski, Federico Cinà, Jacob Fearnley, Nikoloz Basilashvili, Andrea Pellegrino.
Added: Borna Gojo, Tom Gentzsch, Vitaliy Sachko, Stefano Travaglia, Matej Dodig, Daniil Glinka, Laslo Djere, Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg.
The 2026 Bratislava 2 Challenger entry list has taken a hit ahead of the November 2 start, with Alex Molčan, Jacob Fearnley, Mattia Bellucci, and Marco Trungelliti among eight withdrawals.
Dino Prižmić and former champion Gabriel Diallo remain in the indoor hard-court field, while Borna Gojo and Laslo Djere are among eight replacements.
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Bratislava 2 Challenger 2026 Entry List
| Rank | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 84 |  Alex Molčan | SVK |
| 86 |  Mattia Bellucci | ITA |
| 90 |  Marco Trungelliti | ARG |
| 91 |  Jan Choinski | GBR |
| 96 | Jacob Fearnley | GBR |
| 97 |  Dino Prižmić | CRO |
| 100 | Toby Samuel | GBR |
| 104 |  Martin Damm | USA |
| 107 |  Otto Virtanen | FIN |
| 111 |  Aleksandr Shevchenko | KAZ |
| 114 |  Zsombor Piros | HUN |
| 121 |  Gabriel Diallo | CAN |
| 123 |  Shintaro Mochizuki | JPN |
| 124 |  Nikoloz Basilashvili | GEO |
| 126 |  Dalibor Svrčina | CZE |
| 130 |  Pedro Martínez | ESP |
| 139 | Nishesh Basavareddy | USA |
| 140 |  Jurij Rodionov | AUT |
| 145 | Andrea Pellegrino | ITA |
| 147 | Federico Cina | ITA |
| 152 |  Nicolai Budkov Kjaer (NG) | NOR |
Bratislava Challenger Entry List Storylines
Alex Molčan’s Homecoming Comes With a Paris Question
Alex Molčan has climbed more than 100 ranking places this season and enters Bratislava as the highest-ranked player on the acceptance list. The Slovak needed a wild card to compete at last year’s tournament but returns ranked No. 84.
However, his participation still depends on the Paris Masters entry list. Molčan said on October 16 that he would prioritize Paris if he secured a place in the draw.
Gabriel Diallo Returns to the Site of His 2023 Title
Gabriel Diallo returns to Bratislava three years after winning the 2023 Slovak Open. The Canadian, ranked No. 121 on the acceptance list, has an opportunity to claim a second title at a tournament where he has already enjoyed Challenger success.
Diallo joins a field that also includes former Top 100 players looking to finish the season with a strong indoor result.
Jacob Fearnley Brings Fresh Hard-Court Form
Jacob Fearnley arrives on the acceptance list following a run to the Olbia Challenger final on October 18. The British player defeated Luca Nardi in the semifinals before falling to Damir Džumhur 7-6(4), 6-3 in the championship match.
Fearnley, a five-time Challenger champion, will look to carry that form into Bratislava alongside fellow Britons Jan Choinski and Toby Samuel.
Bratislava 2 Challenger Tournament Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | J&T Banka Slovak Open |
| Tournament | Bratislava 2 |
| Dates | November 2–8, 2026 |
| Location | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Venue | Peugeot Arena, National Tennis Centre |
| Category | ATP Challenger 100 |
| Surface | Indoor hard court |
| Singles draw | 32 players |
| Direct acceptances | 21 |
| Prize money | €160,680 |
| 2025 champion | Alexander Blockx |
| 2026 final | November 8 |
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