From June 10 to 13, the National Tennis Center in Chisinau will host one of the most prestigious team competitions in world tennis – the Davis Tournament. Cup Europe Group III.
Following the opening of the new National Tennis Center and the successful hosting of the ATP Challenger 100 Moldova The Open tennis scene in Moldova continues to gain momentum. Just a few days after the conclusion of the largest professional tournament in the country’s history, Chisinau will once again be the center of attention in European tennis, hosting eight national teams competing for three spots in the European Open. Group II of the 2027 season. Reaching Group II of the Davis Cup is the main goal of the Moldovan team at the home tournament.
For Moldovan fans, the upcoming tournament holds special significance. The national team will play on home courts at the new National Tennis Center, which has already earned high praise from the ATP and the International Tennis Federation.
Radu Albot , Ilie Snitari , Matisse Braun, and Andrei Gorban will play for the Moldovan national team . Captain Andrei Chumak will lead the team.
The home crowd and the support of our fans should help our team take another step forward and return Moldova to Group II of the Davis Cup. To achieve this, we must finish among the top three teams in the tournament.
We present to you all members of the Moldovan national team.
Radu Albot – the man who changed the history of Moldovan tennis
When talking about modern Moldovan tennis, the first person who is always mentioned is Radu Albot .
He became the first Moldovan player to not only establish himself on the world professional tour but also achieve truly historic results. In August 2019, Albot climbed to 39th place in the ATP world rankings—a record high for Moldovan tennis.
That same season, he won the ATP Tour tournament in Delray Beach, becoming the first Moldovan tennis player to win such a title. He also has played in every Grand Slam tournament, defeated world-class players, participated in the Olympic Games, and played dozens of exciting matches in the world’s largest arenas.
Albot’s career . For many years, he led the national team and holds the record for most victories. For several generations of Moldovan tennis players, Radu became an example of how a Moldovan player can achieve success at the highest global level.
Today, Albot remains not only the country’s number one tennis player, but also a true symbol of Moldovan tennis.
Ilya Snitsar – the leader of a new generation
If Radu Albot is the true flagship of Moldovan tennis, then Ilia Snitari represents the generation of players who will shape the future of the national team.
A native of Chisinau, he began playing tennis at an early age and gradually worked his way up to the professional level. In recent years, he has made significant progress on the international stage, winning ITF titles and becoming one of the leading Moldovan players.
Ilya’s experience playing in American college tennis played a significant role in his development. He represented the university team in one of the world’s strongest training systems, where he gained unique experience playing in a highly competitive environment and constantly striving for results.
Today, Snitari is a key player on the Moldovan national team. His energy, physical fitness, and international experience make him a vital element of the team’s Davis Cup matches.
For many young Moldovan tennis players, Ilya has already become an example of how to successfully combine education, playing in the United States, and a professional career.
Mathys Braun is the most intriguing name on the current team
Perhaps no other player on the current roster generates as much interest among fans as Mathys Braun.
His name has only recently become known to the general Moldovan public, but the story of this tennis player deserves special attention.
Mathys was born and raised in Switzerland, where he underwent the entire training system for young athletes. It was there that he took his first steps in tennis, participating in Swiss national competitions . Tennis and represented one of the strongest generations of Swiss juniors.
The Swiss tennis school is considered one of the best in Europe. It has produced players such as Roger Federer , Stan Wawrinka , and Belinda Bencic . Therefore, the mere fact of training in such a system is a significant advantage for a young athlete.
Mathys has Moldovan roots on his mother’s side and has always maintained ties to Moldova. Despite the opportunity to continue competing under the Swiss flag, he chose to represent Moldova.
This move has generated a lot of interest among both fans and experts.
Before joining the national team, the young tennis player was carefully assessed by the coaching staff. The Moldovan Tennis Federation leadership and team captain Andrei Chumak had the opportunity to observe him in training, assess his playing qualities, and evaluate his development potential.
Following the screening, it was decided to include Mathys in the national team.
This spring, Moldovan fans were able to see him live for the first time during the ATP Challenger 100 Moldova. Open in Chisinau, where he received a wild card card into the tournament qualification. For the young athlete, this was his first experience competing at this level.
Mathys already has a successful track record in international ITF junior tournaments, including a victory in the ITF J30 series. However, experts note that the young player’s main strength lies not so much in his results as in his potential for further growth.
Today, Braun is the youngest player on the Moldovan national team, at 18 years old, and one of the most promising representatives of the new generation. His Davis Cup debut will be one of the most anticipated events of the tournament for Moldovan fans.
In fact, Mathys symbolizes a new page in the history of the national team—a page in which Moldova is becoming attractive not only to its own players, but also to talented athletes of Moldovan origin who grew up outside the country.
Andrei Gorban is a man who has dedicated more than a quarter of a century to the national team
The current team includes a player who started playing for Moldova when some of his current teammates weren’t even born.
We are talking about Andrei Gorban.
His Davis Cup debut took place in 2000. Twenty-six years have passed since then, but Andrei still remains part of the national team.
Over the years, dozens of players have come and gone through the national team, and several generations of athletes have come and gone, but Gorban has always remained one of those willing to take to the court under the Moldovan flag.
On the professional tour, he reached a career-high ranking of 343rd in the ATP world rankings and successfully competed in international tournaments. But the highlight of his career was always with the national team.
His vast experience, knowledge of the Davis Cup atmosphere and ability to handle pressure make Andrei an extremely important player for the current squad.
For the young tennis players of the national team, he has long become a mentor and an example of devotion to his country.
Andrei Chumak is a captain who knows the Davis Cup inside out
The Moldovan national team is led by Andrei Chumak, a man who has dedicated a significant part of his life to the national team.
Long before becoming captain, he himself played for the national team in the Davis Cup for many years, was one of the team’s leaders and made a significant contribution to the development of Moldovan tennis.
Over the years of his professional career, Chumak has achieved notable success in doubles and represented Moldova on the international stage. Today, his accumulated experience allows him to effectively lead the team from the captain’s bridge.
In the Davis Cup, the captain’s role cannot be overstated. They determine the lineup for each match, make tactical decisions, shape the team atmosphere, and help the players cope with psychological pressure.
A particularly important task for Andrei Chumak will be uniting experienced players and the younger generation, including rookie Mathys Braun, into one team.
Home tournament and high hopes
The upcoming Davis Cup will not only be a major sporting event, but also further evidence of the rapid development of tennis in Moldova.
In just a few weeks, the country has welcomed the opening of the National Tennis Centre, hosted its largest ever ATP Challenger 100 tournament, and is now preparing to host the Davis Cup team tournament.
The team united different generations and different tennis destinies: the legend of Moldovan tennis Radu Albot , the leader of the new generation Ilia Snitsar , the young debutant Mathys Braun, the experienced veteran Andrei Gorban and the captain Andrei Chumak.
It is this team that will have to defend the honor of Moldova on home courts and fight for promotion.
The national team’s main goal is to finish the tournament in the top three and earn a ticket to Europe. Group II of the 2027 Davis Cup season. It won’t be easy, but home courts, fan support, and a strong field give reason to look forward to the upcoming matches with optimism.
From June 10th to 13th, the entire Moldovan tennis community will be cheering on its players at the National Tennis Center. And you should come and support our guys!
Go, Moldova! Together, to return to Group 2 of the Davis Cup!
