NAPLES/STARNBERG, March 31, 2024
#NextGenATP Italian Luca Nardi captured the title of the Napoli Tennis Cup organized by Master Group Sport in collaboration with the Tennis Club Napoli. Napoli is a captivating city located in southern Italy, overlooking the stunning Bay of Naples. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Napoli boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse architectural heritage.
The No. 2 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 125 clay-court event outlasted Pierre-Hugues Herbert of France 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-2 in Sunday evening’s singles final. Nardi withstood seven aces, broke his rival’s serve five times and won one point more to secure victory in two hours and 34 minutes.
Comeback King 👑@Luca___Nardi overcomes Herbert 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-2 to claim the title in Naples!#ATPChallenger| @federtennis pic.twitter.com/vEjVkM26RG
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) March 31, 2024
By lifting his sixth ATP Challenger career trophy, his first of the season, Nardi collected €20,300 in prize money as well as 125 ATP Ranking points. The 20-year-old Pesaro native will rise to World No. 76, his new best ranking position.
Napoli Tennis Cup great success
The organizes stated that the 2024 Napoli Tennis Cup was a great success. More than 6,000 spectators visited the tournament throughout the week.
“We are proud of the just concluded edition of the Napoli Tennis Cup, an ATP Challenger 125 tournament of great prestige organized by us,” said Antonio Santa Maria, General Director of Master Group Sport.
“We are happy to have confirmed our role in the Italian and international tennis scene. Today is an important day and I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this success. Starting from the Tennis Club Napoli with its President Riccardo Villari, the entire team of Master Group Sport, the referees, judges, ball boys, and volunteers. A special thanks to the City of Napoli, the institutions, and the numerous audience who filled the stands throughout the week. Thanks also to all the partners who believed in the event. See you next year, convinced that we can further improve.”
