2026 Montevideo Challenger Entry List: Ugo Carabelli, Burruchaga Lead Field
The 2026 Montevideo Challenger entry list features Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Román Andrés Burruchaga, and Henrique Rocha among 21 direct acceptances.
Former champions Hugo Dellien and Tristan Boyer also return for the November 15–22 Uruguay Open, where valuable ranking points are available on the clay courts of Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club.
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2026 Montevideo Challenger Entry List
The following 21 players have received direct entry into the 2026 Montevideo Challenger main draw. Rankings reflect the supplied entry list and are subject to change.
| Rank | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Camilo Ugo Carabelli |  ARG |
| 77 | Román Andrés Burruchaga | ARG |
| 100 | Henrique Rocha |  POR |
| 111 | Thiago Seyboth Wild |  BRA |
| 113 | Gustavo Heide | BRA |
| 119 | Hugo Dellien |  BOL |
| 128 | Francisco Comesaña | ARG |
| 133 | Max Alcalá Gurri |  ESP |
| 150 | Elmer Moller |  DEN |
| 152 | Nikolás Sánchez Izquierdo | ESP |
| 156 | Tomás Barrios Vera |  CHI |
| 163 | Marco Cecchinato |  ITA |
| 182 | Guido Iván Justo | ARG |
| 186 | João Lucas Reis da Silva | BRA |
| 187 | Lautaro Midon | ARG |
| 195 | Tristan Boyer |  USA |
| 196 | Matheus Pucinelli de Almeida | BRA |
| 197 | Gonzalo Bueno |  PER |
| 198 | Juan Carlos Prado Angelo | BOL |
| 201 | Juan Pablo Varillas | PER |
| 203 | Zdeněk Kolář |  CZE |
Montevideo Challenger Entry List Storylines
Top 100 Players Have Something to Play For
Camilo Ugo Carabelli (No. 75), Román Andrés Burruchaga (No. 77), and Henrique Rocha (No. 100) headline the field. Ugo Carabelli defended his Rosario Challenger title in February. With Australian Open direct-entry positions coming into focus, particularly for players around No. 100, November ranking points could be especially valuable.
Rocha was also on our 2026 Maia Open entry list, as part of his late-season push for valuable ranking points.
Boyer and Dellien Have Unfinished Business
Tristan Boyer defeated Hugo Dellien 6-2, 6-4 in the 2024 Montevideo final. Dellien previously won the tournament in 2021 and reached the final in 2014. Boyer also eliminated Ugo Carabelli in the 2024 semifinals. All three return, and their familiarity with these courts could trouble the rest of the field.
Brazilian Rivals Meet Again on Clay
João Lucas Reis da Silva defeated Thiago Seyboth Wild in the October 11 Antofagasta Challenger final. Both are entered here, alongside Gustavo Heide and Matheus Pucinelli de Almeida. Four Brazilians with plenty of clay-court experience could make things uncomfortable for the Argentine favorites.
We covered several of these players in our 2026 Costa do Sauípe Challenger entry list, where the Brazilian contingent received a boost following several withdrawals.
Montevideo Challenger Tournament Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Uruguay Open |
| Category | ATP Challenger 75 |
| Location | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Venue | Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club |
| Dates | November 15–22, 2026 |
| Surface | Outdoor clay |
| Singles draw | 32 players |
| Prize money | $107,000 |
| Champion’s points | 75 ATP points |
| 2025 champion | Cristian Garín |
The Uruguay Open has a rich history featuring former champions Juan Martín del Potro, David Nalbandian, Diego Schwartzman, and three-time winner Pablo Cuevas.
The entry list is subject to withdrawals and additions before the official draw is released.
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