BERGAMO/STARNBERG, November 5, 2023
Jack Draper of Great Britain claimed the title of the 2023 Trofeo Faip-Perrel. The top seed of the €73,000 ATP Challenger Tour hard-court event held at the Olme Sport ASD in Bergamo, Italy defeated fifth favourite David Goffin from Belgium 1-6, 7-6(3), 6-3 in Sunday’s singles final.
Draper struck 11 aces, capitalized on all of his three break-point opportunities and won four points more than his rival to succeed in two hours and six minutes.
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“He started incredibly well,” said Draper, who earned €9,880 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points. “I was a bit slow and unresponsive after yesterday’s tough battle. But I fought hard to change my energy within the match and find a way to turn it around. I’m proud of my fighting spirit.”
The World No. 91 captured his fifth ATP Challenger Tour career title, his first of the season. “I’ve won four Challengers in Italy already. I always play well here because there’s a passionate audience; they love tennis, and I’m grateful for the way they transmit energy. It’s great to play in front of so many people cheering for us.”
