With just days to go until the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 2025, we’re delighted to add two crowd-pulling names for this year’s line-up — Marcus Willis and Martin Kližan.
Marcus Willis: The Entertainer
A Wimbledon cult hero and long-time Liverpool favourite, Marcus Willis returns to the tournament in exceptional form. Fresh from claiming his seventh ATP Challenger title of the year, the Brit is looking to sharpen his grass-court game ahead of Wimbledon.
“I love coming to Liverpool for the tennis. It’s a fantastic tournament, and I can’t wait to get some great grass court matches under my belt prior to playing Wimbledon,” said Marcus.
Willis shot to international fame in 2016 after a dream run at SW19, which ended with a now-iconic Centre Court clash against Roger Federer.
Known for his charisma and shot-making flair, Marcus will be a hit with the crowds again.
Martin Kližan: The Fighter
Joining him is Martin Kližan, the Slovakian powerhouse and former ATP World No. 24, who’s beaten legends like Nadal, Djokovic, Monfils and Wawrinka during his career. A 2006 French Open junior champion in both singles and doubles, Martin has notched up six ATP singles titles and built a reputation as one of the game’s most tenacious competitors.
After stepping away from tennis in 2021 due to injury and burnout, he returned in late 2023 with a renewed sense of purpose — training intensively at the IMG Academy in Florida and fighting his way back up the rankings with four tournament wins in 2024.
Tournament Director Anders Borg said, “We can’t wait to see this fighter play in Liverpool. He loves his sport and is a great ambassador for tennis.”
These two exceptional pros add serious star power to this year’s line-up, making The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament 2025 an unmissable event.
