BONN/STARNBERG, August 11, 2024
Hugo Dellien has clinched the title of the inaugural Bonn Open. The No. 3 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 75 clay-court tournament defeated second-seeded German Maximilian Marterer 7-6(2), 6-0 in Sunday’s singles final.
Dellien withstood six aces and broke his rival four times. The 31-year-old Bolivian won 57 per cent of the total points played to succeed in one hour and 40 minutes.
Dellien’s triumph in Bonn marks his second consecutive ATP Challenger Tour title. The former World No. 64 lifted the trophy in Liberec, Czech Republic last Sunday. The World No. 130 earned €10,200 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points, which helps him to make a significant move back towards the Top 100.
Marterer pocketed a prize purse of €6,015 as well as 44 ATP Ranking points and is also on the verge of returning to the Top 100 tennis players in the world.
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The first edition of the Bonn Open was held at the Bonner Tennis- und Hockey-Verein. Bonn, located in the western part of Germany along the banks of the Rhine River, is a city steeped in history and culture. Once the capital of West Germany until reunification in 1990, Bonn is known for its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene. The city is the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, and it celebrates this legacy with the annual Beethovenfest, attracting music lovers from around the world.
Bonn boasts a blend of historic and modern attractions. The stunning architecture of the Bonn Minster and the grandeur of the Poppelsdorf Palace and its Botanical Gardens are must-see landmarks. The city’s museums, including the Kunstmuseum Bonn and the House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany, offer fascinating insights into art and history.
