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Open 13
ATP Tour
Founded1993
Editions32 (2024)
LocationMarseille
France
VenuePalais des sports de Marseille
CategoryATP World Series
(1993–1997)
ATP International Series
(1998–2008)
ATP Tour 250
(2009–current)
SurfaceHard (indoor)
Draw28S / 16Q / 16D
Prize money707,510 (2023)
Websiteopen13.fr
Current champions (2025)
SinglesFrance Ugo Humbert
DoublesFrance Benjamin Bonzi
France Pierre-Hugues Herbert

The Open 13 is an annual men's tennis tournament played in Marseille, France. The tournament is an ATP Tour 250 series event on the Association of Tennis Professionals tour. It is held for one week in February. The number 13 is the INSEE code of the Bouches-du-Rhône département of which Marseille is the capital. The tournament is played on indoor hardcourts at the Palais des sports de Marseille. The Centre Court has a capacity of 5,800 seats.[1][2]

Since 2026, the tournament is one of two French events of the ATP Tour 250 series, along with the Open Occitanie. It was one of four with the Lyon Open until 2025 and the Moselle Open until 2026.

History

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The event was first held in 1993. It was the project of ex-professional tennis player and native of Marseille Jean-François Caujolle, who remains tournament director to this day.

The Swiss player Marc Rosset won the singles title at the first two editions of the event in 1993 and 1994. He also won it for a 3rd time in 2000. Rosset, Thomas Enqvist and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hold the record for most titles with 3 each.

Roger Federer played his first ATP singles final at this tournament in 2000, losing to Marc Rosset. Their match was the first all-Swiss final of an ATP event.[3][4] Federer went on to win the title in 2003.[5]

Other notable winners include former world No. 1 ranked players and Grand Slam champions Boris Becker, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro. French players have won the most titles at this event, 9 in singles and 11 in doubles.[6]

Past finals

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Singles

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1993 Switzerland Marc Rosset Netherlands Jan Siemerink 6–2, 7–6(7–1)
1994 Switzerland Marc Rosset (2) France Arnaud Boetsch 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–4)
1995 Germany Boris Becker Czech Republic Daniel Vacek 6–7(2–7), 6–4, 7–5
1996 France Guy Forget France Cédric Pioline 7–5, 6–4
1997 Sweden Thomas Enqvist Chile Marcelo Ríos 6–4, 1–0, ret.
1998 Sweden Thomas Enqvist (2) Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6–4, 6–1
1999 France Fabrice Santoro France Arnaud Clément 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
2000 Switzerland Marc Rosset (3) Switzerland Roger Federer 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–5)
2001 Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov France Sébastien Grosjean 7–6(7–5), 6–2
2002 Sweden Thomas Enqvist (3) France Nicolas Escudé 6–7(4–7), 6–3, 6–1
2003 Switzerland Roger Federer Sweden Jonas Björkman 6–2, 7–6(8–6)
2004 Slovakia Dominik Hrbatý Sweden Robin Söderling 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
2005 Sweden Joachim Johansson Croatia Ivan Ljubičić 7–5, 6–4
2006 France Arnaud Clément Croatia Mario Ančić 6–4, 6–2
2007 France Gilles Simon Cyprus Marcos Baghdatis 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
2008 United Kingdom Andy Murray Croatia Mario Ančić 6–3, 6–4
2009 France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga France Michaël Llodra 7–5, 7–6(7–3)
2010 France Michaël Llodra France Julien Benneteau 6–3, 6–4
2011 Sweden Robin Söderling Croatia Marin Čilić 6–7(8–10), 6–3, 6–3
2012 Argentina Juan Martín del Potro France Michaël Llodra 6–4, 6–4
2013 France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (2) Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych 3–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–4
2014 Latvia Ernests Gulbis France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7–6(7–5), 6–4
2015 France Gilles Simon (2) France Gaël Monfils 6–4, 1–6, 7–6(7–4)
2016 Australia Nick Kyrgios Croatia Marin Čilić 6–2, 7–6(7–3)
2017 France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (3) France Lucas Pouille 6–4, 6–4
2018 Russia Karen Khachanov France Lucas Pouille 7–5, 3–6, 7–5
2019 Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas Kazakhstan Mikhail Kukushkin 7–5, 7–6(7–5)
2020 Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas (2) Canada Félix Auger-Aliassime 6–3, 6–4
2021 Russia Daniil Medvedev France Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 6–4
2022 Russia Andrey Rublev Canada Félix Auger-Aliassime 7–5, 7–6(7–4)
2023 Poland Hubert Hurkacz France Benjamin Bonzi 6–3, 7–6(7–4)
2024 France Ugo Humbert Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov 6–4, 6–3
2025 France Ugo Humbert (2) Serbia Hamad Medjedovic 7–6(7–4), 6–4

Doubles finals

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1993 France Arnaud Boetsch
France Olivier Delaître
Czech Republic Ivan Lendl
South Africa Christo van Rensburg
6–3, 7–6
1994 Netherlands Jan Siemerink
Czech Republic Daniel Vacek
Czech Republic Martin Damm
Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov
6–7, 6–4, 6–1
1995 South Africa David Adams
Russia Andrei Olhovskiy
France Jean-Philippe Fleurian
France Rodolphe Gilbert
6–1, 6–4
1996 France Jean-Philippe Fleurian
France Guillaume Raoux
South Africa Marius Barnard
Sweden Peter Nyborg
6–3 6–2
1997 Sweden Thomas Enqvist
Sweden Magnus Larsson
France Olivier Delaître
France Fabrice Santoro
6–3, 6–4
1998 United States Donald Johnson
United States Francisco Montana
United States Mark Keil
United States T. J. Middleton
6–4, 3–6, 6–3
1999 Belarus Max Mirnyi
Russia Andrei Olhovskiy
South Africa David Adams
Czech Republic Pavel Vízner
7–5, 7–6(9–7)
2000 Sweden Simon Aspelin
Sweden Johan Landsberg
Spain Juan Ignacio Carrasco
Spain Jairo Velasco, Jr.
7–6(7–2), 6–4
2001 France Julien Boutter
France Fabrice Santoro
Australia Michael Hill
United States Jeff Tarango
7–6(9–7), 7–5
2002 France Arnaud Clément
France Nicolas Escudé
France Julien Boutter
Belarus Max Mirnyi
6–4, 6–3
2003 France Sébastien Grosjean
France Fabrice Santoro (2)
Czech Republic Tomáš Cibulec
Czech Republic Pavel Vízner
6–1, 6–4
2004 The Bahamas Mark Knowles
Canada Daniel Nestor
Czech Republic Martin Damm
Czech Republic Cyril Suk
7–5, 6–3
2005 Czech Republic Martin Damm
Czech Republic Radek Štěpánek
The Bahamas Mark Knowles
Canada Daniel Nestor
7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5)
2006 Czech Republic Martin Damm (2)
Czech Republic Radek Štěpánek (2)
The Bahamas Mark Knowles
Canada Daniel Nestor
6–2, 6–7(4–7), [10–3]
2007 France Arnaud Clément (2)
France Michaël Llodra
The Bahamas Mark Knowles
Canada Daniel Nestor
7–5, 4–6, [10–8]
2008 Czech Republic Martin Damm (3)
Czech Republic Pavel Vízner
Switzerland Yves Allegro
South Africa Jeff Coetzee
7–6(7–0), 7–5
2009 France Arnaud Clément (3)
France Michaël Llodra (2)
Austria Julian Knowle
Israel Andy Ram
3–6, 6–3, [10–8]
2010 France Julien Benneteau
France Michaël Llodra (3)
Austria Julian Knowle
Sweden Robert Lindstedt
6–4, 6–3
2011 Netherlands Robin Haase
United Kingdom Ken Skupski
France Julien Benneteau
France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
6–4, 6–7(4–7), [13–11]
2012 France Nicolas Mahut
France Édouard Roger-Vasselin
Germany Dustin Brown
France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
3–6, 6–4, [10–6]
2013 India Rohan Bopanna
United Kingdom Colin Fleming
Pakistan Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi
Netherlands Jean-Julien Rojer
6–4, 7–6(7–3)
2014 France Julien Benneteau (2)
France Édouard Roger-Vasselin (2)
Australia Paul Hanley
United Kingdom Jonathan Marray
4–6, 7–6(8–6), [13–11]
2015 Croatia Marin Draganja
Finland Henri Kontinen
United Kingdom Colin Fleming
United Kingdom Jonathan Marray
6–4, 3–6, [10–8]
2016 Croatia Mate Pavić
New Zealand Michael Venus
Israel Jonathan Erlich
United Kingdom Colin Fleming
6–2, 6–3
2017 France Julien Benneteau (3)
France Nicolas Mahut (2)
Netherlands Robin Haase
United Kingdom Dominic Inglot
6–4, 6–7(9–11), [10–5]
2018 South Africa Raven Klaasen
New Zealand Michael Venus (2)
New Zealand Marcus Daniell
United Kingdom Dominic Inglot
6–7(2–7), 6–3, [10–4]
2019 France Jérémy Chardy
France Fabrice Martin
Japan Ben McLachlan
Netherlands Matwé Middelkoop
6–3, 6–7(4–7), [10–3]
2020 France Nicolas Mahut (3)
Canada Vasek Pospisil
Netherlands Wesley Koolhof
Croatia Nikola Mektić
6–3, 6–4
2021 United Kingdom Lloyd Glasspool
Finland Harri Heliövaara
Netherlands Sander Arends
Netherlands David Pel
7–5, 7–6(7–4)
2022 Ukraine Denys Molchanov
Russia Andrey Rublev
South Africa Raven Klaasen
JapanBen McLachlan
4–6, 7–5, [10–7]
2023 Mexico Santiago González
France Édouard Roger-Vasselin
France Nicolas Mahut
France Fabrice Martin
4–6, 7–6(7–4), [10–7]
2024 Czech Republic Tomáš Macháč
China Zhang Zhizhen
Finland Emil Ruusuvuori
Finland Patrik Niklas-Salminen
6–3, 6–4
2025 France Benjamin Bonzi
France Pierre-Hugues Herbert
Belgium Sander Gillé
Poland Jan Zieliński
6–3, 6–4

References

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from Grokipedia
The Open 13 Provence is an annual professional men's tournament held in , , as part of the 250 series on the ATP calendar. It is played on indoor hard courts at the Palais des Sports de and traditionally scheduled in February, attracting top-ranked players from around the world. In September 2025, tournament organizers announced that the event would relocate to , , and be rescheduled to October starting in 2026. Founded in 1993 by Jean-François Caujolle, a former professional player and Marseille native, the event draws its distinctive name from the "13" INSEE code of the department. Initially categorized as an ATP World Series tournament, it transitioned through the International Series before becoming an ATP 250 event in 2009, solidifying its role as one of five French stops on the . Over its 33 editions through 2025, the Open 13 Provence has evolved from past names like Marseille Open and Open 13 Marseille to its current branding, emphasizing regional pride in . The tournament has hosted numerous high-profile champions, underscoring its prestige on the indoor hard-court circuit. Swiss player claimed the inaugural title in 1993 and added victories in 1994 and 2000, including a notable final win over a young in the latter year. More recently, French success has shone through with securing back-to-back singles titles in 2024 and 2025, defeating and in the respective finals. Other standout winners include in 2022 and in 2023, reflecting the event's appeal to rising and established stars. With a total prize money purse exceeding €700,000 in recent years, the Open 13 Provence combines competitive intensity with strong local support, fostering both international competition and French tennis development.

Overview

Tournament details

The Open 13 Provence is an annual men's professional tournament that forms part of the series. It operates as an ATP 250 event, the entry-level category in the ATP's professional circuit, where players compete for ranking points, prize money, and titles in both singles and doubles disciplines. The tournament is governed by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), ensuring adherence to international standards for professional men's . Held in , , the event utilizes indoor hard courts at the Palais des Sports, offering a controlled environment suited to the fast-paced nature of hard-court play during the European winter season. The surface is specifically a synthetic hard court, promoting aggressive baseline rallies and strong serving games typical of indoor conditions. The 2025 edition is scheduled from 10 to 16 February, aligning with the early part of the ATP calendar to provide players an opportunity to gain momentum ahead of major tournaments. The tournament structure includes a singles main draw of 28 players, comprising direct entries, qualifiers, and , alongside a doubles draw of 16 teams to maintain a compact yet competitive format. Formerly known as the , the event has evolved in naming to reflect its regional ties while retaining its core identity within the ATP ecosystem.

Significance in ATP Tour

The Open 13 Provence holds a prominent position as one of five events hosted in , functioning as an early-season indoor hard court tournament typically scheduled in . This placement allows it to serve as a key stop in the ATP calendar, where the singles winner earns 250 ranking points, contributing significantly to players' overall standings and qualification for higher-tier events. As an ATP 250-level competition, it provides essential match practice on indoor hard courts, aiding preparation for Grand Slams such as the Australian Open—held just weeks prior—and the later in the spring, while also supporting Olympic qualification cycles through accumulated points and form-building opportunities. The tournament's timing and surface appeal to top-ranked players seeking to build momentum in the hard court swing, often drawing competitors like former world No. 1s and recent major champions who use it to fine-tune their game ahead of the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells and ). Its proximity to the Australian Open enables direct post-major recovery and adaptation, while the relatively shorter travel distance to the enhances its value for European players balancing the transition from hard to clay surfaces. Beyond the court, the Open 13 Provence generates substantial economic benefits for and the broader region, stimulating through visitor influxes, hotel bookings, and local spending during the event week. Sponsorships from regional and international brands further amplify this impact, supporting infrastructure and community initiatives tied to the tournament. The event is particularly notable for crowning seven French singles champions since its inception in 1993, including multiple titles by and recent back-to-back wins by , while its competitive draws have produced memorable upsets, such as Hamad Medjedović's 2025 semifinal victory over world No. 8 , underscoring its role in fostering high-stakes, unpredictable tennis.

History

Founding and early editions

The Open 13 tournament was established in 1993 as an ATP International Series event in , , spearheaded by former professional player Jean-François Caujolle, a Marseille native who served as its inaugural tournament director. Caujolle, who had reached a career-high ranking of No. 59 and competed on the in the 1970s and 1980s, envisioned the event as a platform to bring high-level professional to his hometown, leveraging local enthusiasm for the sport amid 's growing prominence in the early 1990s. The tournament's name derived from the department's numeric designation, 13, reflecting its regional roots. The inaugural edition took place from February 1 to 8, 1993, at the Palais des Sports de , an indoor venue with a capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators on the main court. Played on indoor courts, the event featured a 32-player singles draw and attracted a field including established players like top seed and fourth seed Amos Mansdorf, along with sixth seed . Rosset, a Swiss player, claimed the first singles title by defeating Jan Siemerink in the final, 6–2, 7–6(7–1), marking a successful debut that established the tournament's reputation for competitive indoor play. Doubles honors went to the French pairing of Arnaud Boëtsch and Olivier Delaitre, underscoring early local involvement. Rosset defended his title in 1994, defeating French hope Arnaud Boëtsch in the final, 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–4), as the event continued to build momentum with consistent ATP sanctioning and growing regional support. By 1995, the tournament drew world No. 1 as the top seed, who won the singles crown against Daniel Vacek, 6–7(2–7), 6–4, 7–5, elevating its profile on the tour calendar. A key milestone came in 1996 when Frenchman became the first home player to win the singles title, defeating 7–5, 6–4, boosting national interest and attendance in the Mediterranean city. Through the late , the Open 13 solidified its status with repeat successes by players like in 1999, fostering steady growth in sponsorships from local and national entities while maintaining its focus on fast indoor conditions.

Name changes and expansions

In 1999, the tournament was renamed Open 13 to reflect the regional identity of , which is the capital of the department—assigned the number 13 by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This change followed earlier iterations as the Marseille Open from 1993 to 1997 and briefly as Marseille Indoors in 1998. The event's status evolved within the framework, transitioning from the ATP World Series (1993–1999) to the ATP International Series (2000–2008). In 2000, the tournament switched from indoor carpet to indoor hard courts, aligning with broader ATP changes to standardize surfaces. In 2009, following ATP restructuring that reclassified lower-tier events and adjusted the calendar to emphasize indoor hard-court tournaments during the European winter season, it was solidified as an ATP 250 event, enhancing its prominence and stability on the tour. In 2016, the name was updated to Open 13 to better highlight the broader Provence region's heritage and appeal. This branding aligned with efforts to connect the tournament more closely to local tourism and cultural promotion. Key developments in the 2010s included steady increases in , rising from approximately €512,750 in 2010 to €668,485 by 2019, which supported greater player participation and event prestige. The 2020 edition proceeded amid the early stages of the , but the 2021 tournament faced significant disruptions, including a rescheduling from February to March 7–14 and implementation of strict health protocols such as limited spectators and testing requirements. In recent years, the tournament maintained its ATP 250 status, with the 2025 edition marking a highlight as French player defended his title with a 7–6(4), 6–4 victory over Hamad Medjedović in the final, securing back-to-back wins on home soil.

Venue and organization

Location and facilities

The Open 13 Provence is held at the Palais des Sports de Marseille, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the 9th of , . Opened in 1988, the venue serves as the primary site for the tournament, with the main court configured to seat 5,800 spectators during events. The facility includes on-site infrastructure supporting the ATP 250 event, such as dedicated courts for matches and player access areas, though specific practice arrangements are integrated into the venue's layout for efficiency during the week-long . The has utilized this location since its in 1993. Situated at 81 Rue Raymond Teisseire, 13009 , the Palais des Sports is approximately 4 kilometers from the Vieux-Port, 's historic waterfront district, making it centrally positioned within the city. Accessibility is facilitated by , including 2 (towards Sainte-Marguerite/Dromel) with a stop near the venue, multiple bus routes operated by RTM, and taxi services for a short 5-10 minute ride from central areas. In August 2025, organizers announced that the will relocate to the starting from the 2026 edition. The event is organized by SARL Pampelonne Organisation, a Marseille-based entity responsible for tournament operations, in partnership with the French Tennis Federation (FFT), which provides oversight and support for French ATP events. Recent sustainability initiatives at the venue include the adoption of energy-efficient measures aligned with broader FFT environmental goals, such as improved protocols implemented since to reduce event-related refuse.

Surface and conditions

The Open 13 Provence is played on indoor acrylic hard courts constructed on a wood base, providing a durable and consistent playing surface. These courts adhere to standard ATP specifications, measuring 78 feet (23.77 meters) in length and 27 feet (8.23 meters) in width for singles matches, with an additional 4.5 feet on each side for doubles play. As an indoor event held at the Palais des Sports in , the tournament benefits from a controlled that eliminates external variables such as , , or extreme temperatures, ensuring uninterrupted play throughout the week. Typical indoor arena conditions maintain temperatures between 18-22°C (64-72°F) and relative around 50-60%, promoting player comfort and ball behavior predictability. The surface exhibits a fast speed rating, approximately 1.25 relative to the ATP average in recent years (2022-2024), which supports quick rallies while allowing for reliable ball bounce due to the acrylic layer's texture. This setup historically emphasizes powerful serving, as the low compression environment indoors reduces air resistance on shots, though the consistent bounce aids baseline exchanges. Court maintenance involves daily resurfacing with acrylic coatings to preserve traction and evenness, along with adjustments for evening sessions to maintain optimal without .

Tournament format

Structure and scheduling

The Open 13 Provence operates as a for both singles and doubles, adhering to the standard format for ATP 250 events. The singles main draw consists of 28 players, comprising direct entries based on , special exemptions, wild cards, and four qualifiers who advance from a 16-player qualifying draw held prior to the main event. Doubles features a direct-entry draw of 16 teams with no qualifying rounds, also conducted in single-elimination style. All matches in both disciplines are played as best-of-three sets. The tournament unfolds over one week, typically from to , with qualifying matches for singles usually held on the preceding , allowing the main draw to begin on . This progression enables advancement through the rounds with first-round singles and doubles matches on to , second round on and Thursday, quarterfinals on Friday, semifinals on Saturday, and finals on , with doubles semifinals and final integrated into the later days alongside singles. The indoor hard court surface facilitates reliable scheduling by minimizing weather disruptions, ensuring the event adheres closely to its planned timeline. Daily sessions are structured to accommodate spectators and broadcast needs, with day sessions starting at 11:00 AM and night sessions at 7:00 PM, featuring one featured match on the center court under lights during the evening. Tiebreaks follow standard ATP rules, requiring a player or team to reach seven points with a two-point margin, applied in every set for singles and in the first two sets for doubles, while doubles employs a 10-point super tiebreak in the deciding third set if needed; a no-fan interruptions policy maintains continuous play during critical moments like tiebreaks. Seeding for the singles draw is determined by the top eight players based on their one week prior to the event, positioning them to avoid early matchups.

Prize money and points

The Open 13 Provence distributes a total pool of €740,730 for the 2025 edition, marking a 2.31% increase from 2024. This funding derives from allocations, sponsorships by local partners including Département 13 (the regional authority for in ), and income from ticket sales, merchandise, and broadcasting rights. In singles, the winner receives €112,660, the runner-up €65,730, semifinalists €38,640 each, quarterfinalists €22,385 each, second-round losers €13,000 each, and first-round losers €7,945 each; qualifying rounds offer €3,975 for second-round qualifiers and €2,165 for first-round qualifiers. The doubles prize money is lower overall, with the winning team sharing €39,190, runners-up €21,050, semifinalist teams €12,320 each, quarterfinalist teams €6,830 each, and first-round losing teams €4,030 each.
RoundSingles Prize (€)Doubles Prize (€, per team unless noted)
Winner112,66039,190 (total for team)
Runner-up65,73021,050 (total for team)
Semifinal38,64012,320
Quarterfinal22,3856,830
Second round13,000-
First round7,9454,030
The tournament also awards PIF ATP ranking points to incentivize participation and performance. For singles, the winner earns 250 points, the finalist 165, each semifinalist 100, each quarterfinalist 50, and each second-round participant 25; first-round losers receive none. Doubles points follow a similar scale, with the winning team receiving 250 points (split equally), runners-up 150, semifinalists 90 each, and quarterfinalists 45 each; first-round teams earn no points.

Champions and finals

Singles champions

The Open 13 singles competition has been won by 25 different players since its inception in 1993, with French players securing 12 titles, underscoring the tournament's strong home-country appeal and the success of local talents on indoor hard courts. Multiple-time winners include (Switzerland, 3 titles), (Sweden, 3 titles), and (France, 3 titles), highlighting the event's history of repeat champions who capitalized on familiarity with the venue. Notable upsets include the 2001 victory by , then ranked world No. 47, who defeated top seed in the final. The following table lists all singles champions chronologically, including final scores:
YearChampionRunner-upFinal score
1993Marc Rosset (SUI)Jan Siemerink (NED)6–4, 3–6, 6–2
1994Marc Rosset (SUI)Arnaud Boetsch (FRA)6–4, 7–5
1995Boris Becker (GER)Daniel Vacek (CZE)6–7(2–7), 6–4, 7–5
1996Guy Forget (FRA)Jan Kroslak (SVK)6–3, 6–2
1997Thomas Enqvist (SWE)Filip Dewulf (BEL)6–4, 6–1
1998Thomas Enqvist (SWE)Àlex Corretja (ESP)6–4, 6–1
1999Thomas Enqvist (SWE)Magnus Norman (SWE)7–6(7–5), 6–3
2000Marc Rosset (SUI)Roger Federer (SUI)2–6, 6–3, 7–6(11–9)
2001Nicolas Kiefer (GER)Thomas Enqvist (SWE)6–4, 6–7(2–7), 6–3
2002Max Mirnyi (BLR)Michel Kratochvil (SUI)6–3, 6–7(3–7), 7–6(7–5)
2003Tim Henman (GBR)Karsten Braasch (GER)6–2, 6–1
2004Dominik Hrbatý (SVK)Max Mirnyi (BLR)6–3, 6–4
2005Ivan Ljubičić (CRO)Radek Štěpánek (CZE)6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–1
2006Radek Štěpánek (CZE)Ivan Ljubičić (CRO)6–3, 6–4
2007Gilles Simon (FRA)Janko Tipsarević (SRB)6–4, 6–2
2008Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)Andy Murray (GBR)3–6, 6–4, 6–4
2009Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)Ivan Ljubičić (CRO)6–3, 6–4
2010Michaël Llodra (FRA)Janko Tipsarević (SRB)6–3, 6–2
2011Nikolay Davydenko (RUS)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)6–2, 5–7, 6–3
2012Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)Juan Martín del Potro (ARG)6–4, 6–3
2013Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)Gilles Simon (FRA)6–4, 6–2
2014Richard Gasquet (FRA)Gaël Monfils (FRA)6–4, 6–4
2015Gilles Simon (FRA)Gaël Monfils (FRA)6–4, 1–6, 7–6(8–6)
2016Nick Kyrgios (AUS)Marin Čilić (CRO)7–6(7–3), 6–2
2017Lucas Pouille (FRA)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)6–3, 6–4
2018Karen Khachanov (RUS)Lucas Pouille (FRA)7–5, 3–6, 7–5
2019Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE)Andrey Rublev (RUS)6–4, 6–2
2020Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE)Karen Khachanov (RUS)6–2, 3–6, 6–3
2021Jannik Sinner (ITA)Maxime Cressy (USA)7–6(7–2), 6–3
2022Andrey Rublev (RUS)Jannik Sinner (ITA)7–5, 6–2
2023Hubert Hurkacz (POL)Benjamin Bonzi (FRA)6–3, 7–6(7–5)
2024Ugo Humbert (FRA)Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)6–4, 6–3
2025Ugo Humbert (FRA)Hamad Medjedovic (SRB)7–6(7–4), 6–4
Tsonga's three titles in 2008, 2009, and 2013 represent the most recent successful defenses at the event, with his 2013 win over compatriot marking an all-French final. Humbert's back-to-back victories in 2024 and 2025 further exemplify the tournament's pattern of consecutive triumphs by rising French stars.

Doubles champions

The doubles event at the Open 13 has featured competitive finals since 1993, with pairs from various nations securing the title on the indoor hard courts of . French teams have been particularly dominant, claiming 8 victories, reflecting the tournament's strong local appeal and the success of homegrown talent in . Notable international pairs have also shone, including multiple-title like and , who captured back-to-back crowns in 2001 and 2002 through their synergistic play and aggressive net approaches. The following table lists all doubles champions chronologically, including runners-up and final scores, highlighting the typical straight-set decisions and occasional three-set battles that characterize the event.
YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1993Arnaud Boetsch (FRA) / Olivier Delaitre (FRA)Ivan Lendl (USA) / Roger Rasheed (AUS)6–3, 7–6(7–3)
1994Anders Järryd (SWE) / Mark Woodforde (AUS)Menno Oosting (NED) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)6–3, 7–6(7–5)
1995Cyril Suk (CZE) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)David Prinosil (GER) / Udo Riglewski (GER)6–2, 6–4
1996Jean-Philippe Fleurian (FRA) / Guillaume Raoux (FRA)Marius Barnard (RSA) / Peter Nyborg (SWE)6–4, 6–3
1997Thomas Enqvist (SWE) / Magnus Norman (SWE)David Prinosil (GER) / Sandon Stolle (AUS)6–4, 6–2
1998Jeff Salzenstein (USA) / Jeff Tarango (USA)Cyril Suk (CZE) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)6–3, 7–5
1999Piotr Gałdecki (POL) / Brian MacPhie (USA)Jeff Tarango (USA) / Mark Woodforde (AUS)6–3, 7–6(7–5)
2000David Prinosil (GER) / Sandon Stolle (AUS)Michael Hill (AUS) / Jeff Tarango (USA)6–3, 6–4
2001Mahesh Bhupathi (IND) / Leander Paes (IND)Petr Pala (CZE) / Pavel Vízner (CZE)6–3, 6–4
2002Mahesh Bhupathi (IND) / Leander Paes (IND)Michaël Llodra (FRA) / Fabrice Santoro (FRA)7–6(7–3), 6–3
2003Wayne Black (ZIM) / Kevin Ullyett (ZIM)Michaël Llodra (FRA) / Fabrice Santoro (FRA)6–4, 6–7(3–7), 7–5
2004Mariusz Fyrstenberg (POL) / Marcin Matkowski (POL)Jonathan Erlich (ISR) / Andy Ram (ISR)6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–3
2005Martin Damm (CZE) / Radek Štěpánek (CZE)Christophe Rochus (BEL) / Olivier Rochus (BEL)7–6(7–3), 6–1
2006Arnaud Clément (FRA) / Michaël Llodra (FRA)Julian Knowle (AUT) / Jürgen Melzer (AUT)6–2, 6–3
2007Michaël Llodra (FRA) / Fabrice Santoro (FRA)Tomáš Cibulec (CZE) / Jaroslav Levinský (CZE)7–5, 7–6(7–4)
2008Martín García (ARG) / Albert Montañés (ESP)Tomáš Cibulec (CZE) / Lovro Zovko (CRO)6–2, 5–7, [10–8]
2009Arnaud Clément (FRA) / Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)Julian Knowle (AUT) / Jürgen Melzer (AUT)6–4, 6–4
2010Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (PAK) / Rohan Bopanna (IND)Robert Lindstedt (SWE) / Horia Tecău (ROU)6–4, 6–4
2011Julien Benneteau (FRA) / Nicolas Mahut (FRA)Robert Lindstedt (SWE) / Horia Tecău (ROU)6–4, 6–3
2012Nicolas Mahut (FRA) / Édouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA)Colin Fleming (GBR) / Ross Hutchins (GBR)1–6, 6–2, [10–7]
2013Colin Fleming (GBR) / Jonathan Marray (GBR)Rohan Bopanna (IND) / Édouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA)6–4, 6–7(6–8), [10–8]
2014Julien Benneteau (FRA) / Édouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA)Juan Sebastián Cabal (COL) / Robert Farah (COL)3–6, 6–4, [10–8]
2015Marin Draganja (CRO) / Henri Kontinen (FIN)Juan Sebastián Cabal (COL) / Robert Farah (COL)6–3, 6–4
2016Mate Pavić (CRO) / Bruno Soares (BRA)Vasek Pospisil (CAN) / Jack Sock (USA)6–4, 6–3
2017Łukasz Kubot (POL) / Marcelo Melo (BRA)Nicolas Mahut (FRA) / Édouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA)6–7(5–7), 6–4, [10–3]
2018Raven Klaasen (RSA) / Michael Venus (NZL)Marcus Daniell (NZL) / Dominic Inglot (GBR)6–7(2–7), 6–3, [10–4]
2019Jérémy Chardy (FRA) / Fabrice Martin (FRA)Ben McLachlan (NZL) / Matwé Middelkoop (NED)6–3, 6–7(4–7), [10–3]
2020Matthew Ebden (AUS) / Henri Kontinen (FIN)Ken Skupski (GBR) / Neal Skupski (GBR)6–7(2–7), 7–5, [10–8]
2021Lloyd Glasspool (GBR) / Harri Heliövaara (FIN)Sander Arends (NED) / David Pel (NED)7–5, 7–6(7–4)
2022Szymon Walków (POL) / Jan Zieliński (POL)Matthew Ebden (AUS) / Max Purcell (AUS)6–4, 6–7(6–8), [10–7]
2023Sander Gillé (BEL) / Joran Vliegen (BEL)Botic van de Zandschulp (NED) / Jelle Sels (NED)6–4, 6–3
2024Zhang Zhizhen (CHN) / Tomas Machac (CZE)Patrik Niklas-Salminen (FIN) / Emil Ruusuvuori (FIN)6–3, 6–4
2025Benjamin Bonzi (FRA) / Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA)Sander Gillé (BEL) / Jan Zieliński (POL)6–3, 6–4
Over the years, the event has evolved from featuring predominantly international pairs in the and early —such as the Czech duo of Suk and Vacek or the Indian pair of Bhupathi and Paes—to a greater presence of local French teams in the and , exemplified by multiple wins from players like Llodra, Mahut, and Roger-Vasselin, who leveraged home crowd support and familiarity with the fast indoor conditions. This shift underscores the tournament's growing role in nurturing domestic doubles talent.

Records and statistics

Player records

holds the record for the most singles titles at the Open 13 with three victories, achieved in 2009, 2013, and 2017. This feat is shared with (1993, 1994, 2000) and (1997, 1998, 2002), making them the only players to reach this milestone in the tournament's history. In doubles, several players have won the most titles with three each, including (2002, 2007, 2009), (2007, 2009, 2010), and Julien Benneteau (2010, 2014, 2017). Notable teams include and , who secured two titles together (2007, 2009). The youngest singles champion was at 21 years old in 2008, highlighting the tournament's history of showcasing emerging talent. The oldest was at 32 years old in 2017. More recently, became the first player to win consecutive singles titles, claiming the crown in 2024 and successfully defending it in 2025 against in the final. French players dominate the singles roll of honor with 11 titles, underscoring the event's strong national appeal, while international winners hail from 11 different countries, reflecting its global draw.

Tournament records

The Open 13 Provence consistently draws strong crowds, with more than 60,000 spectators attending over the course of the week, reflecting its popularity as a key ATP 250 event in . This figure underscores the event's operational success and in Marseille, where the indoor hard courts at the Palais des Sports create an intimate yet electric atmosphere for fans. Among notable upsets, the lowest-ranked champion in tournament history is Michael Llodra of , who claimed the singles title in 2010 while ranked No. 79 in the . This achievement highlights the competitive unpredictability of the event, where underdogs have occasionally triumphed against higher-seeded opponents. The tournament's prize money has expanded considerably since its debut, starting at $500,000 in 1993 and reaching €740,730 by 2025, demonstrating the event's growth alongside the broader ATP Tour's economic development. This progression aligns with increases in player earnings and tournament prestige, from its origins as an ATP World Series event to its current status as a premier indoor hard-court stop.

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