IASI/STARNBERG, July 15, 2024
Hugo Dellien was crowned champion of the Concord Iasi Open. The No. 6 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 100 clay-court event defeated Javier Barranco Cosano of Spain 6-1, 6-1 in Sunday’s singles final.
Dellien fought his way into the championship match with wins in the top half of the draw over Latvian lucky loser Robert Strombachs, Abdullah Shelbayh of Jordan, Frenchman Valentin Royer and Paraguayan youngster Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
The 31-year-old Bolivian sent down four aces, won 81 per cent of his first-service points and broke his rival five times to succeed in one hour and five minutes.
A champion’s performance 👌@hugo_dellien storms past Barranco Cosano 6-1, 6-1 to claim the title in Iasi#ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/hKU0UVriMv
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) July 14, 2024
By winning his 11th ATP Challenger Tour career title, his first of the season, Dellien collected €16,550 in prize money as well as 100 ATP Ranking points.
A week earlier, Hugo’s younger brother Murkel celebrated his first ATP Challenger Tour title victory in Brasov, Romania. This achievement makes the Delliens the first brothers to secure ATP Challenger Tour titles in the same season since 2022, when Argentines Francisco and Juan Manuel Cerundolo accomplished the same feat.
The fifth edition of the Iasi Open was hosted by the Ciric Sport Base. Iasi, a vibrant city in northeastern Romania, is renowned for its rich cultural and historical heritage. As one of the country’s oldest cities, Iași boasts numerous landmarks, including the stunning Palace of Culture, which houses several museums, and the grand Metropolitan Cathedral.
The city is also home to the oldest university in Romania, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, contributing to its reputation as a major educational center. Known for its lively arts scene, Iași hosts numerous festivals and events, celebrating its traditions and contemporary culture. With picturesque parks and a dynamic urban life, Iași seamlessly blends its historic past with modern development
