# Samsun ATP Challenger tennis tournament > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samsun-atp-challenger-tennis-tournament > Updated: 2026-07-31T11:38:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4. The International Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 took place at the Samsun Golf Club from 26 July to 2 August 2026. Organized by the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, the Turkish Tennis Federation and the Green Golf and Tennis Club, the event featured a 32‑player singles draw and a full doubles draw, with participants from 25 nations. In addition to previously listed countries, players from Romania, Lebanon, Bulgaria and Moldova also competed. Early‑round and quarter‑final matches were free to the public. The semifinals were held on 1 August at 11:00 and the final on 2 August at 14:00; both were ticketed events. All ticket revenue was pledged in full to the Mehmetçik Foundation. Turkey’s men’s national team – Cem İlkel, Ergi Kırkın, Mert Alkaya, Arda Azkara, Mert Özdemir, Gökberk Sarıtaş, Mert Naci Türker and Kerem Yılmaz – also competed, drawing local fan support. Municipal and federation officials highlighted the tournament’s role in promoting sport and raising Samsun’s international profile. ## Claims - The International Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 is organized with contributions from the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, under supervision of the Turkish Tennis Federation and by Green Golf and Tenİ (corroborated by 3 sources) - 32 professional players from 25 nations are competing for ATP points and the championship cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Semifinals are scheduled for 1 August at 11:00 and the final for 2 August at 14:00. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ticket sales for the semifinals and final will be fully donated to the Mehmetçik Foundation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Early‑round and quarter‑final matches are free to the public, while the semifinals and final are ticketed. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Members of Turkey's National Men's Tennis Team competing are Cem İlkel, Ergi Kırkın, Mert Alkaya, Arda Azkara, Mert Özdemir, Gökberk Sarıtaş, Mert Naci Türker and Kerem Yılmaz. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Participating players come from countries including France, the United Kingdom, the United States, India, Ukraine, Romania, Lebanon, Bulgaria and Moldova. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 finals slated for Aug 1-2, ticket proceeds to Mehmetçik Foundation The International Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 in Turkey will host 32 players from 25 countries, with semifinals on Aug 1 and the final on Aug 2; ticket proceeds go to the Mehmetçik Foundation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-open-atp-challenger-50-finals-slated-for-aug-1-2-ticket-proceeds-to-mehmetik-foundation ### 2026-07-27: Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 tennis tournament kicks off, ticket proceeds pledged to Mehmetçik Foundation The Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 tennis tournament started in Turkey with players from 25 countries; all matches are free until the semifinals, and ticket revenue from the semifinals and final will be donated to the Mehmetçik Foundation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-open-atp-challenger-50-tennis-tournament-kicks-off-ticket-proceeds-pledged-to-mehmetik-founda ### 2026-07-25: Challenger 50 Samsun tennis tournament releases main and qualifying draw Samsun's Challenger 50 tennis event posted its full main‑draw and qualifying‑draw line‑ups, listing all player match‑ups and court times. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/challenger-50-samsun-tennis-tournament-releases-main-and-qualifying-draw ### 2026-07-25: Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 tennis tournament begins July 26 The Samsun Open ATP Challenger 50 runs 26 July–2 Aug 2026 in Turkey with 32 players from 25 nations; semifinals and finals ticket revenue goes to the Mehmetçik Foundation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-open-atp-challenger-50-tennis-tournament-begins-july-26 --- Cite as: Samsun ATP Challenger tennis tournament. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/samsun-atp-challenger-tennis-tournament