CORDENONS/STARNBERG, August 11, 2024

Lithuanian teenager Vilius Gaubas has claimed his maiden title on the ATP Challenger Tour by winning the Serena Wines 1881 – Acqua Maniva Tennis Cup in Cordenons. The 19-year-old Siauliai native outlasted Spaniard Carlos Taberner 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Sunday’s singles final.

Gaubas, No. 4 seed of the €74,825 clay-court event in Italy, converted five of his 12 break-point opportunities to seal victory in three hours and two minutes.

✅ Third final
✅ FIRST title

In a three set encounter, Vilius Gaubas fights past Taberner 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Cordenons #ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/O6BUUgKxNx

— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) August 11, 2024

Following five triumphs on the ITF World Tennis Tour, Gaubas lifted his first Challenger trophy. The World No. 221 earned € 10,200 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points.

The tournament was held at the Eurosporting Cordenons, a premier sports complex located in Cordenons, a comune in the Regional decentralization entity of Pordenone in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 90 kilometres northwest of Trieste and about 4 kilometres northeast of Pordenone. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and scenic surroundings, Eurosporting Cordenons has established itself as a key destination for both professional athletes and sports enthusiasts.