Brazil dominates Aruba Open 2025 and Caribbean island consolidates itself as a beach tennis paradise

O Aruba Open 2025 the Beach Tennisheld between the 9th and 16th of November, was a huge success. The tournament, which includes disputes between professionals and amateurs, had the participation of 1,578 players, 933 of which were non-residents of the Caribbean island. THE Brazil was the country that took the most athletes to Aruba: 400 Brazilians, including men and women, participated in the biggest beach tennis championship in the world.

Brazil also stood out in its achievements at the Aruba Open 2025, winning titles in the main categories. Throughout the eight days of the event, many Brazilian flags could be seen in the arena set up at Bushiri Beach, which was full and lively throughout the competition.

The island in the Caribbean Sea has established itself as the perfect destination for Brazilian beach tennis amateurs and professionals.

– It is very gratifying to see that the Aruba Open has entered the beach tennis calendar of Brazilian athletes, practitioners and fans. This reinforces the role that Brazil has today within the sport’s circuit – he celebrated Carlos Barbosa, director of the Aruba Tourism Authority in Brazil, in an interview with The Sporting News.

In addition to the main court, the structure at Bushiri Beach had other courts next door, a varied food court, bathrooms, beach tennis stores and a huge stage, which hosted shows daily between the 9th and 15th, after the end of the disputes. On the 16th, at the end of all the games, the central court was transformed into a dance floor, where a DJ led a huge party that brought athletes and public together in one place.

The Aruba Open has been played annually since 2008 and, from 2011, it became part of the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour, the sand circuit of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). In 2024, the event was elevated to the Sand Series category, the highest level within the circuit – a distinction reserved only for the sport’s elite tournaments.

In 2025, the Aruba Open distributed $125,000 in prizes, the largest amount ever paid in a single edition. Of this total, 100 thousand dollars were divided between the men’s and women’s doubles main events – making the tournament equal to the biggest in the world in terms of parity and prestige.

Aruba Open 2026 promises to be even better

For 2026, the competition promises evolution. The excellent structure, which receives updates every year, should take an even greater leap forward for the next edition. This is because the World Beach Tennis Association (WBTA), an international entity founded in October and aligned with the ITF, joined the Aruba Open – in a union that has everything to bear great fruit.

It is certain that the Aruba Open 2026 will be held in November, the traditional month of the championship, but the exact dates have not yet been defined. Next year’s tournament is already arousing interest among the Brazilian public. According to Carlos Barbosa, “several Brazilian tourism agencies have already sought information about the next edition of the event, to prepare operations.”

Aruba emerges as a paradise for Beach Tennis practitioners

Aruba’s motto is “One Happy Island”, which reflects the island’s welcoming spirit and sense of well-being, with crystal-clear beaches, pleasant weather and an economy heavily focused on tourism. The motto is present in several aspects of the island, from products to signs and the stamp in tourists’ passports.

– For me, the biggest difference between Aruba and other destinations is the way natives and tourists coexist. Integration is natural and constant. On a small island, everyone shares the same spaces, which makes the experience much more authentic – highlighted Carlos Barbosa.

Aruba is around 32 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide at its widest point, which makes travel easy and tourism uncomplicated, highlights the Aruba tourism authority in Brazil:

– The island’s logistics are a huge strength. For example: those who arrive on a flight at 11 am can have lunch overlooking the impressive sea, like on the West Deck, and enjoy the beach throughout the afternoon, until the sunset. All this without rushing, making the most of the first day. In Aruba, distances are short. A tourist can spend the morning on a beach, have lunch in the central region and even visit another area of ​​the island on the same day.

During the eight days of the Aruba Open 2025, many families attended the competition space. Carlos Barbosa reinforces that the country and the event are for all ages:

– The island works well for all profiles: families with young children, groups of friends, couples, older travelers. Mobility is easy, the environment is safe and welcoming. The sea offers clean and transparent waters. Aruba’s sand doesn’t heat up, which makes the experience even more comfortable. Furthermore, Aruba is outside the hurricane path and has sunshine practically all year round. All of this is a great natural invitation: guaranteed climate, guaranteed beach and guaranteed fun, in addition to the island’s great security.

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Aruba Open 2025: total athletes

• A total of participants: 1.578
• Total non-Aruba resident participants: 933
• Total non-residents with Aruba nationality: 73

Participants by country:

• Brazil: 400
• United States: 96
• Bonaire: 57
• Netherlands: 47
• Italy: 43
• Curaçao: 23
• Venezuela: 22
• Canada: 21
• Puerto Rico: 21
• France: 15
• Germany: 9
• Argentina: 7
• Ecuador: 7
• Spain: 6
• Portugal: 5
• Belgium: 4
• Sweden: 4
• Colombia: 3
• Switzerland: 3
• Several other countries: 1-2 participants each

Aruba Open 2025: champions