TENNIS
Tennis initiation national program
Starting 2023, Fundația Țiriac financed by Țiriac International Foundation, launched the National Tennis Initiation Program, giving children aged 5 to 8 across Romania the opportunity to discover tennis. To date, over 639 children have benefited from these free of charge courses, with new groups of participants enrolled each year nationwide.
Children enrolled in the program have free access throughout the entire sports season to the necessary infrastructure, including indoor tennis courts during the winter, all located in easily accessible areas.
With the support of the Țiriac International Foundation, children can participate in the free Tennis Initiation Program, where they have the chance to develop essential technical skills under the guidance of qualified coaches. The annual program consists of two sessions per week from September to May, providing continuous and cost-free access to tennis training.
The program is implemented in collaboration with local sports clubs in cities including Arad, Bacau, Bistrița, Brasov, Campina, Cluj-Napoca, Deva, Focsani and Bucharest, with further national expansion planned where facilities allow and collaboration with local sports clubs can be developed.
Organized and sponsored tennis performance competitions
In addition to developing future generations of young tennis talents, Fundația Țiriac is dedicated to supporting major national and international tennis competitions, creating valuable opportunities and experiences for the next generations of athletes.
Through continuous involvement in organizing and sponsoring prestigious tournaments, Fundația Țiriac plays an important role in promoting tennis at the highest levels:
WTA Fundația Țiriac Trophy
WTA Țiriac Foundation Trophy is a professional women’s tennis tournament held in Bucharest, Romania, as part of the WTA 125 series. The event features top international and Romanian players, typically ranked between WTA 50 and 150, competing for the title and 160 WTA ranking points awarded to the winner. Known for its high-level competition and emerging talent, the tournament plays a key role in promoting women’s tennis and inspiring the next generation of athletes in Romania. Țiriac Foundation organized 3 editions of the WTA tournament, in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
ATP Ion Țiriac Challenger
ATP Ion Țiriac Challenger is an international men’s tennis tournament held at the Olimpia Sports Complex in Brașov, Romania. Part of the ATP Challenger Tour, the event attracts highly ranked players from around the world, competing for the title and 75 ATP ranking points. Played on outdoor clay courts, the tournament showcases Brașov as an important destination for professional tennis in Romania, providing fans with top-level competition and supporting the growth of the sport in the region.
Țiriac Foundation organized 2 editions of the ATP Ion Țiriac Challenger tournament, in 2024 and 2025.
Fundația Țiriac Futures
Țiriac Foundation Futures is a professional tennis tournament designed to develop emerging talent in Romania, as part of an annual circuit of 14 ITF Futures events. Part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, the tournament allows young players to compete for titles and earn valuable ranking points, typically 10–25 WTA points for women or 15 ATP points for men. It provides rising stars with the opportunity to gain competitive experience, showcase their skills, and contribute to the growth of tennis in Romania. Tiriac Foundation has sponsored 4 editions of the tournament, with the following number of competitions held at the national level: in 2022 – 7 competitions; in 2023 – 7 competitions; in 2024 -15 competitions; and in 2025 -13 competitions.
With each event, the Fundația Țiriac contributes to the growth of professional tennis, while inspiring young athletes to pursue their passion and achieve their full potential.