Delight for Gannon with Surprise Irish Open Success

Delight for Gannon with surprise Irish Open success

Conor Gannon won the DLR Irish Open after beating Estonia's Markus Molder 7-6 6-7 6-4 in a men's final that nearly hit the three-hour mark at Carrickmines Tennis Club.

Conor Gannon Claims Breakthrough DLR Irish Open Victory on Home Courts

Conor Gannon has secured the biggest singles title of his career after becoming the first Irishman since 2018 to win the DLR Irish Open. The 24-year-old defeated Estonia’s Markus Moulder 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 in a final lasting almost three hours at Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday. The victory delivered Gannon’s first ITF […]

2026 DLR Irish Open | Finals Preview - Tennis Ireland

Gannon looks to become first Irish winner since 2018 while Valdmannova is favourite for the women’s crown By Stephen Higgins | 1st August 2026 After plenty of sunshine and fewer avian intruders than at the Dublin Challenger, the 2026 DLR Irish Open reaches its end with two intriguing singles finals. First up on Sunday morning will be the W50 showpiece between the number one seed, Vendula Valdmannova, and the week’s giantkiller, Amelia Rajecki. G…