The Copa Faulconbridge is one of the most historic tournaments in Spanish tennis and is widely regarded as the oldest in the country, even predating the Trofeo Conde de Godó. Its origins date back to 1933, when it was founded at the Club de Tenis Valencia as a tribute to its former president, Alfredo Faulconbridge, a key figure in the development of the sport, with the ambition of opening the city to the international sporting stage.

From its early editions, the tournament quickly established itself as a key fixture on the national calendar, played on clay courts and becoming a meeting point for some of the most prominent players of each generation. Its sporting legacy, together with its unique atmosphere and tradition, has positioned it as a benchmark event within tennis in the Valencian Community and across Spain.

Throughout its history, the Copa Faulconbridge has overcome particularly challenging moments, including interruptions caused by the Spanish Civil War and the 1957 Valencia flood. Despite this, the tournament has shown remarkable resilience, always returning stronger while preserving its essence.

After more than two decades without being held, the tournament returned in 2022, marking the beginning of a new chapter that combines respect for its historic legacy with a modern vision aligned with today’s professional tennis.

Today, as part of the ATP Challenger Tour and within the Challenger 175 category, the Copa Faulconbridge once again places Valencia on the international tennis map. In 2026, it will celebrate its 66th edition at the Club de Tenis Valencia, consolidating its position as an event that brings together tradition, prestige and a strong vision for the future.