BRAUNSCHWEIG/STARNBERG, July 13, 2024
Roberto Carballes Baena has clinched the title of the 30th edition of the BRAWO Open. The top seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 125 clay-court event in Braunschweig, Germany defeated fifth-seeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday’s singles final.
Carballes Baena saved all eight break points he faced and capitalized on four of his own seven break-point chances. The 31-year-old Spaniard won 58 per cent of the total points played to seal victory in one hour and 22 minutes.
Job done 👌
Top seed @Robertocarba93 cruises past Van de Zandschulp 6-1, 6-3 to claim the Brawo Open title!#ATPChallenger | @RFETenis pic.twitter.com/2ThdKnxxeS
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) July 13, 2024
The World No. 64 claimed his 12th ATP Challenger Tour career title, his first of the season. Carballes Baena pocketed €20,300 in prize money as well as 125 ATP Ranking points.
Dutchmen prevail in doubles
Earlier in the day, Sander Arends and Robin Haase captured the doubles title. The No. 2 seeds from the Netherlands outlasted the tournament’s top favourites N. Sriram Balaji of India and Gonzalo Escobar of Ecuador 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 in one hour and 25 minutes.
By winning their first team title, Arends and Haase split €8,450 in prize money and collected 125 ATP Doubles Ranking points.
Players from 25 countries
Tournament director Volker Jäcke was very pleased with the anniversary edition of the Braunschweig tennis tournament: “We had 32 national and international top players, aged between 16 and 40, from 25 countries participating in the qualification and main draw. Fifteen Germans competed in singles and doubles, but unfortunately, only Henri Squire reached the singles quarterfinals, while Nicola Kuhn and the 16-year-old Niels McDonald made it to the doubles quarterfinals. The field of participants was more international and balanced than ever, and the matches were played at a very high level – including the finals. Once again, a piece of ATP Challenger tennis history was made at the 30th edition.”
The BRAWO Open was held at the Braunschweiger Tennis- Und Hockeyclub. Braunschweig, also known as Brunswick, is a historic city located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a rich medieval heritage, the city boasts architectural landmarks such as the Burgplatz (Castle Square), featuring the Brunswick Lion and the Dankwarderode Castle. Braunschweig is also home to the impressive St. Blasii Cathedral.
Known for its vibrant cultural scene, the city offers numerous museums, theaters, and galleries. It is a hub for research and education, housing the renowned Technische Universität Braunschweig. Blending tradition with innovation, Braunschweig is a dynamic city with a deep-rooted history and a forward-looking spirit.
