Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech: Prestigious Qualifying Draw Featuring Wawrinka and Major Names in World Tennis
As its 40th edition approaches, the Grand Prix Hassan II tennis tournament continues to confirm its status as a must-attend event on the international circuit. After announcing the players selected for the main draw, the organizers have revealed the official list of participants in the qualifying rounds, unveiling a remarkably strong lineup that promises spectacular matchups from the very first exchanges.
Scheduled from March 30 to April 5, 2026 at the Royal Tennis Club of Marrakech, the only ATP 250 tournament held on the African continent is once again preparing to offer spectators a sporting spectacle of the highest level. This anniversary edition is expected to be particularly competitive, with the presence of many experienced players and ambitious young talents determined to secure their place in the main draw.
Among the most prestigious names expected in these qualifying rounds is Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka, a true legend of world tennis. A three-time Grand Slam champion, notably at the US Open and Roland-Garros, the former world number three will bring an exceptional dimension to the qualifiers. His presence in Marrakech already represents a major attraction for tennis enthusiasts eager to watch one of the greatest players of his generation.
The level of the qualifiers also promises to be particularly high with the participation of French player Alexandre Müller, winner of the tournament in 2023 and currently ranked among the circuit’s top players. Alongside him, Dutch player Jesper de Jong and Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic also have serious ambitions to reach the main draw.
The Marrakech crowd will also have the opportunity to closely watch other well-known figures on the circuit, such as France’s Hugo Gaston and Spain’s Pablo Carreño Busta, two players renowned for their creativity and fighting spirit on clay courts.
True to its role as a springboard for the new generation, the tournament will also highlight several promising young prospects. Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic and Norway’s Nicolai Budkov Kjaer are among the emerging talents to watch closely. Italy, strongly represented this year, will also count on Andrea Pellegrino and Luca Nardi in their attempts to shine on Marrakech’s clay courts.
With such a dense field of players, the qualifying rounds already promise to be one of the highlights of the tournament. Even before the start of the main draw, Marrakech is expected to pulse with intense and spectacular matches, once again confirming the aura and attractiveness of the Grand Prix Hassan II, a true showcase for world tennis on the African continent.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv
