Another successful European Masters Championships has drawn to a close in Budapest, where the event was hosted by the Hungarian Tennis Federation last week.| Photo Gallery
In total, 407 players representing 42 nationalities were in action, chasing gold medals in events catering for all ITF World Tennis Masters Tour age groups, from Over 30s to Over 90s.
Men’s and women’s singles and doubles events were held, in addition to mixed doubles, leading to a whopping total of 65 events and 533 matches played over the seven days of the tournament.
All four current world #1s to take part walked away with singles titles – Fred Gil of Portugal came back from the brink of defeat to win the Men’s 40s with a 4-6 7-5 6-0 win over Marko Miliko (SVK). Liselot Prechtel (NED) regained her Women’s 60s trophy last won in 2024 with a dominant 6-0 6-0 final win, her ninth European title overall. Peter Jetzel (SWE) lived up to his top billing, easing to a 6-2 6-4 win over Karl Pansy (AUT), his second consecutive Mens 65s win. And the Renoult brothers continued their winning runs. Marc Renoult retained the Men’s 70s when former #1 Glen Busby (AUS) retired, and sibling Bruno Renoult retained the Men’s 80s with a 6-2 6-1 win over Andrew Rae (AUS).
Other notable achievements:
- Ricardo Nunes (POR) won the Men’s 35s championship. Having won the 30s last year, he moved up and upset defending champion Petar Djukic (SRB) in the final.
- Defending Men’s 50s champion Clemens Weinhandl (AUT) was beaten in the final by France’s Cyrille Monet.
- Last year’s Men’s 55s runner-up Gonzalo Gonzalez (ESP) went one better in the 60s event, edging past defending champion Bart Theelen (NED).
- The Men’s 80s final saw Britain’s Chris Ornstein beat last year’s champion Massimo Montemezzi (ITA).
- The Men’s 90s round robin competition saw gold and silver for Hungarian players – their only gold and one of five runner-up spots overall.
- Barbora Koutna (CZE) was the only woman to defend her title, claiming the 65s event for a second time, having also won the 60s event in 2019 and 2023.
- Katharina Rath (GER) – last year’s Women’s 40s champion – played down this year and impressively captured the Over 35s title.
This year’s tournament was proud to welcome Serena Wines 1881 as a main partner. Players were able to enjoy Serena Wines' extensive range of premium wines and proseccos (plus non-alcoholic versions) during the event’s social program, which included two Happy Hours and a Players’ Party.
Another new addition was a Mastersclass Brunch, organised by the hosts. Players had the chance to hear from leading experts in the worlds of physiotherapy, nutrition and injury prevention. A competition to win a stay for 2-people at Serena Wines 1881 facilities in Italy was also held.
One of the Brunch highlights was an interview with Paul Haarhuis, the former ATP doubles #1, a winner of six Grand Slam titles, and a first-time competitor at the European Masters Championships. Having played just two events on the Masters Tour, he remains unbeaten, having picked up the Men’s 55 doubles title with partner Igor Rubinchik. The pair have yet to lose a set in two tournaments.
For full draws and results from Budapest, click here. For an extensive photo gallery, click here. Also check the new Official Tennis Europe Instagram for more exclusive content.
Tennis Europe wishes to thank all of the players for their camaraderie and sporting spirit. Thanks also to the Hungarian Tennis Federation for another flawless staging of Europe’s leading Masters Tennis competition.
2026 European Masters Champions
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Event
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Winner
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Runner-Up
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Score
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Men 30
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Sergiu Rogoveanu (ROU)
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Sascha Moeller (GER)
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6-1 6-1
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Men 35
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Jose-Ricardo Nunes (POR)
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Petar Djukic (SRB)
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7-6(4) 6-3
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Men 40
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Fred Gil (POR)
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Michal Miliko (SVK)
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4-6 7-5 6-0
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Men 45
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Jacques Gley (FRA)
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Stanislav Nebojsa (CZE)
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6-4 6-2
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Men 50
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Cyrille Monet (FRA)
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Clemens Weinhandl (AUT)
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7-5 7-6(5)
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Men 55
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Jordi Mas-Rodriguez (ESP)
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Levente Nandorl (HUN)
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6-3 6-3
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Men 60
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Gonzalo Gonzalez (ESP)
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Bart Theelen (NED)
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6-4 3-6 6-3
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Men 65
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Peter Jetzel (SWE)
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Karl Pansy (AUT)
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6-2 6-4
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Men 70
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Marc Renoult (FRA)
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Glen Busby (AUS)
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Ret.
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Men 75
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Bruno Renoult (FRA)
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Andrew Rae (AUS)
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6-2 6-1
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Men 80
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Chris Ornstein (GBR)
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Massimo Montemezzi (ITA)
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6-2 4-6 10-8
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Men 85
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Tito Morsero (ITA)
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Peter Fegyveres (HUN)
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6-1 7-6(6)
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Men 90
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Szilveszter Vizl (HUN)
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Zoltan Judik (HUN)
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RR
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Women 30
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Sandra Kanduth (AUT)
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Victoria-Corina Mirea (ROU)
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RR
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Women 35
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Katharina Rath (GER)
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Katalin Dobosne Sulyok (HUN)
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6-1 6-3
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Women 40
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Rita Freitas (POR)
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Nina Herrmann (AUT)
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6-3 6-3
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Women 45
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Regina Balcune (NED)
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Denise Greillinger (AUT)
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2-6 6-4 6-2
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Women 50
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Isabell Willer (GER)
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Valentina Padula (ITA)
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RR
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Women 55
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Anke Wurst (GER)
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Anna Benzon (ITA)
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6-4 6-0
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Women 60
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Liselot Prechtel (NED)
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Iamze Salukvadze (GEO)
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6-0 6-0
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Women 65
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Barbora Koutna (CZE)
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Ellen Neumann (GER)
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7-5 6-2
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Women 70
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Reinhilde Adams (GER)
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Marta Dassu (HUN)
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3-6 6-2 6-0
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