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Antwerp’s connection to tennis runs deep. The city was once home to the legendary , famous for the "Gold Racquet"—a 13.2-pound trophy studded with 1,420 diamonds awarded to anyone who won the title three times in five years (a feat achieved only by Ivan Lendl ). The modern European Open honoured this "Diamond Capital" legacy by hosting player tours at the DIVA diamond museum . The Move to Brussels: A New Chapter
The European Open: From Antwerp's Heritage to Brussels' New Horizon ATP Antwerp
The European Open, widely known as the premier ATP event in Belgium, has entered a transformative era. After nine successful editions in the diamond capital of , the tournament officially relocated to Brussels in 2025 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. While the location has changed, the tournament’s DNA—world-class indoor tennis and an electrifying atmosphere—remains as strong as ever. A Legacy Born in Antwerp (2016–2024) Antwerp’s connection to tennis runs deep
Antwerp’s connection to tennis runs deep. The city was once home to the legendary , famous for the "Gold Racquet"—a 13.2-pound trophy studded with 1,420 diamonds awarded to anyone who won the title three times in five years (a feat achieved only by Ivan Lendl ). The modern European Open honoured this "Diamond Capital" legacy by hosting player tours at the DIVA diamond museum . The Move to Brussels: A New Chapter
The European Open: From Antwerp's Heritage to Brussels' New Horizon
The European Open, widely known as the premier ATP event in Belgium, has entered a transformative era. After nine successful editions in the diamond capital of , the tournament officially relocated to Brussels in 2025 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. While the location has changed, the tournament’s DNA—world-class indoor tennis and an electrifying atmosphere—remains as strong as ever. A Legacy Born in Antwerp (2016–2024)
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