Champs Open beach tennis tournament draws 600 athletes to São Paulo

The third edition of the Champs Open beach tennis tournament took place from October 2 to 4, 2026, at the Arena Ibirapuera in São Paulo. The event brought together more than 600 athletes, including professionals, amateurs, and international competitors.

In the men's professional final, Italians Federico Galeazzi and Mathieu Guegan defeated the Brazilian duo Airton and Richard Gomes. In the women's category, the Russian pair Elizaveta Kudinova and Anastasia Semenova secured the title.

The tournament featured various divisions, including A/PRO, B, C, and D, as well as age categories for players over 40 and 50. Organized by LINEM, the event was broadcast live on YouTube via the Programa Play BT channel to increase the sport's visibility.