Confirmed players for the 2026 San Diego Open men’s bracket

Eliot Spizzirri leads the men’s field at the 2026 San Diego Open ATP Challenger event

Joel Casillas

1/16/20261 min read

A competitive men’s field in San Diego

Tournament organizers have announced the preliminary men’s player field for the 2026 San Diego Open, an ATP Challenger 100 event scheduled for January 26 to February 1 at the Barnes Tennis Center.

With $177,000 in prize money and valuable ATP ranking points at stake, the tournament is set to feature a deep and competitive draw.

Defending champion Eliot Spizzirri returns

American Eliot Spizzirri headlines the men’s bracket as the defending champion. The former University of Texas standout captured last year’s title and enters the tournament ranked inside the ATP Top 90, bringing consistency and confidence back to San Diego.

Local spotlight on Zachary and Trevor Svajda

La Jolla native Zachary Svajda adds local flavor to the event, backed by multiple ATP Challenger titles and years of tour experience. His younger brother, Trevor Svajda, joins him after a standout collegiate season and continued progress on the Challenger circuit.

College star Oliver Tarvet joins the field

British player Oliver Tarvet, a star at the University of San Diego, is another name to watch. His recent Wimbledon run and rising ATP ranking make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the draw.

Depth and opportunity

The men’s tournament will feature:

  • A 32-player singles draw

  • A 16-team doubles draw

  • Six qualifiers

  • Three wild cards to be announced

The 2026 San Diego Open men’s bracket promises exciting matchups and a high-quality tennis showcase for fans throughout the week.