The 2019 Pekao Szczecin Open was a professional men’s tennis tournament held in Szczecin, Poland. It formed part of the 2019 ATP Challenger Tour and was played on outdoor red clay courts.
Venue and Dates
The event took place at the Wojska Polskiego Stadium in Szczecin from 9 September to 15 September 2019.
Tournament Classification
- Category: ATP Challenger Tour
- Surface: Clay (outdoor)
- Draw sizes: 32 players in the singles main draw, 32 in the singles qualifying draw, and 16 teams in the doubles draw.
- Prize money: €45,000 plus hospitality (denoted as €45,000+H).
Sponsorship
The tournament’s title sponsor for 2019 was Pekao Bank, a major Polish financial institution, which is reflected in the event’s official name.
Results
According to the official ATP records, the singles championship was won by Hubert Hurkacz of Poland. Details of the doubles champions are not confirmed in the available sources; therefore, a definitive statement on the doubles winners cannot be provided.
Historical Context
The Szczecin Open, originally established in 1993, is one of Poland’s longest‑running Challenger‑level events. The 2019 edition marked the 27th occurrence of the tournament. The event has historically served as a stepping stone for players aiming to improve their world rankings and transition to the ATP Tour.
Relevance
As a Challenger‑level competition, the 2019 Pekao Szczecin Open contributed ATP ranking points to participating players and offered a competitive platform on clay, complementing the European clay‑court season.
