OLBIA/STARNBERG, October 15, 2024

Tuesday’s first-round action at the Olbia Challenger featured solid performances from home favourites. Andrea Vavassori had a good start, defeating eighth seed Jan Choinski from Great Britain 6-4, 6-0. Matteo Gigante also advanced with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Rudolf Molleker, while Stefano Travaglia won an all-Italian clash against Jacopo Berrettini, 7-5, 6-0.

The match of the day was between Remy Bertola and Federico Cina. The 17-year-old Italian showed promise but ultimately fell to the Swiss player in a thrilling contest, 6-4, 6-7, 7-5. No. 2 seed Mattia Bellucci defeated Frenchman Maxime Janvier 6-3, 6-4.

Sealed with a “c’mon” ️

Number #2 seed Mattia Bellucci wins his first match in Olbia, defeating Maxime Janvier for 6-3 6-4 #tennis #OlbiaChallenger #ATPChallenger #Sardegna #VisitSardinia #Olbia @ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/wEiP0Wokhp

— MEF tennis events (@meftennisevents) October 15, 2024

Angelo Binaghi (photo: Yuri Serafini)

Angelo Binaghi attends ATP Challenger event in Sardinia

In attendance were Angelo Binaghi, President of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, Olbia’s Mayor Settimo Nizzi, and TC Terranova President Giuseppe Bianco.

The success of the Olbia Challenger was highlighted by Binaghi, who emphasized the importance of such events: “We have built our tennis success on Challengers. The best players have come through tournaments like these. Sardinia has always supported tennis, and TC Terranova can establish a long-term tradition with this event. The players feel comfortable here.”

Binaghi also spoke about Italy’s bright tennis future, including goals for the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup: “What do I expect from Malaga? A victory. It’s tough because the format doesn’t favor stronger teams like ours, but we have the world’s best player and a great team.” On the ATP Finals in Turin, Binaghi added, “We will secure the renewal. I aim for a full extension until 2030, and I am confident.”

TUESDAY RESULTS

First Round – Singles 

Emilio Nava b. Oleksii Krutykh (Q) 5-7 6-3 7-5

Laurent Lokoli (Q) b. Steven Diez (Q) 4-6 6-3 6-0

Matteo Gigante (7) b. Rudolf Molleker 6-2 6-2

Stefano Travaglia b.  Jacopo Berrettini (Alt) 7-5 6-0

Daniel Merida (Q) b. Enrico Dalla Valle 6-4 6-3

Andrea Vavassori b. Jan Choinski (8) 6-4 6-0

Samuel Vincent Ruggeri b. Benoit Paire 6-3 6-2

Constant Lestienne (6) b. Sergey Fomin 6-0 6-3

Remy Bertola b. Federico Cinà (WC) 6-4 6-7 7-5

Hynek Barton (Q) b. Denis Novak (Alt) 6-1 3-6 7-5