The ATP event in Lyon is officially called the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon. There are 32 players who compete in the main draw. The event takes place in late October and attracts the leading players seeking a place in the end of season Tennis Masters Cup.

The Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon is competed indoors on carpet. Many French players have featured in recent finals and there have been some excellent winners of the event. The current champion is Sebastian Grosjean defeated fellow countrymen Marc Gicquel in the final.