The Moselle Open, previously known as the Open de Moselle, is an annual men's professional tennis tournament held in Metz, France. Part of the ATP Tour 250 series since 2003, it is played indoors on hard courts.
About
The Moselle Open was founded in 2003. Part of the ATP Tour 250 series, it is played indoors on hard courts. The tournament is one of four ATP 250 events held in France, along with the Open Sud de France, the Open 13, and the Lyon Open.It typically takes place in September, serving as part of the lead-up to the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals.
Venue
The Moselle Open has been held at two venues in Metz.From 2003 to 2010 and again since 2014, the tournament has been played at the Arènes de Metz, an indoor sporting arena, which also hosts the Metz Handball team.
Between 2011 and 2013, the tournament was held at the Parc des Expositions de Metz Métropole.
Notable Players
Some of the more notable players who have clinched a title at the Moselle Open include Nicholas Mahut who won a doubles title four times.A number of French players have also won the singles title at Moselle. Some of these include Gilles Simon, Gael Monfils, Arnaud Clement, and more.