THE 3-TIME SLAM CHAMPION AMONG THE PROTAGONISTS IN UMBRIA
ATP CHALLENGER SCHEDULED FROM 8 TO 16 JUNE
Perugia, 3 June 2025 – The first surprise of the Internazionali di Tennis Città di Perugia | G.I.Ma. Tennis Cup has arrived: the former world number 3 and winner of 3 Slam tournaments, Stan Wawrinka, has received a wild card from MEF Tennis Events and will play the Challenger 125 scheduled from 8 to 16 June. The tenth edition of the Umbrian event is enriched by one of the most prestigious names in the history of tennis, further increasing the curiosity of fans and professionals who were already ready to fill the stands of the Tennis Club Perugia during the days of the tournament.
Slam, Davis, record: ‘Stan the Man’ arrives in Perugia – Stan Wawrinka is part of a small list of professionals who need no introduction. The Swiss born in 1985 has over 570 victories on the major circuit and has played 4 finals at Slam level, winning 3 of them against players in first place in the ATP rankings. Between the success at the 2014 Australian Open against Rafael Nadal and the one at the 2016 US Open against Novak Djokovic there is the most precious pearl of his career, namely the triumph at Roland Garros in 2015 against one of the best versions of the same ‘Nole’. Wawrinka also has a Masters 1000 in his trophy cabinet, won in the final against Roger Federer in Monte-Carlo in 2014; this is in fact his proverbial golden year, considering that in that same season he led Switzerland to victory in the Davis Cup together with Federer himself. Despite the passing of the years, the sacred fire of the Swiss has remained unchanged, so much so that he continues his tennis journey between ATP and Challenger Tour. Wawrinka, 40 years old and now number 138 in the world, is fresh from the final played against Borna Coric in the Aix-en-Provence tournament, lost after a battle lasting over three hours. Continuing to enchant the public and returning to the Top 100 are the current goals of ‘Stan the Man’: Perugia can’t wait to admire one of the strongest tennis players in history.
The tenth edition opens in the center of Perugia – On the occasion of the tenth edition of the Perugia International, MEF tennis events in collaboration with Gruppo Grifo and the Municipality of Perugia, will bring tennis to the historic center of the city with the setting up of a mini-tennis court at the Giardini Carducci. On Saturday 7th June, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, children and young people from tennis schools in the area and all citizens and tourists visiting the city will be able to try the racket sport, in a truly unique setting. The event is free and open to all.
The words of Marco Raspati, CEO and Co-Founder of Regusto – “We are thrilled to confirm, for the second consecutive year, our partnership with the Internazionali di Tennis Città di Perugia as Sustainability Partner. The great success of the last edition has demonstrated how essential it is to integrate the values of sustainability even in major sporting events. In Umbria, a land attentive to the environment and social cohesion, this collaboration represents a virtuous model of synergy between institutions, businesses and local bodies. Together with MEF Tennis Events, the tournament officially confirms itself in the circuit of Positive Impact events, allowing the distribution of 40,000 equivalent meals, avoiding the emission of 20,000 kg of CO₂ and saving 40,000 m³ of water and 60,000 m² of land. A concrete result that allows us to measure, enhance and communicate the impact generated on the territory. We firmly believe that the future of events passes through here: responsibility, innovation and shared value”.
Ticket office opening on the official website – Tickets and season tickets can be purchased at a reduced price on the official website, www.internazionaliperugia.it. For press accreditation requests, you can send an email to credentials@meftennisevents.com.