GUAYAQUIL/STARNBERG, November 4, 2024

Federico Agustin Gomez from Argentina clinched the title at the 20th edition of the Challenger Ciudad de Guayaquil Copa Banco Guayaquil by defeating Chilean Tomas Barrios Vera in Sunday’s singles final 6-1, 6-4. The match took place at the Guayaquil Tennis Club’s annex location before a packed crowd of 750 spectators under intense sun.

The No. 8 seed sent down five aces and broke his Barrios Vera’s serve four times to succeed in one hour and 37 minutes.

Vamos Fede!

Gomez claims his third Challenger title of the season after beating Barrios Vera 6-1, 6-4 in Guayaquil#ATPChallenger | @challengye05 pic.twitter.com/KABuMADI0N

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Reflecting on his win, Gomez expressed satisfaction with the hard work he has put in, especially over the past challenging year, stating, “I’m happy to show it on the court and get results. I’m not settling for this; I want to keep playing, winning, and improving.” Starting the season ranked World No. 376, Gomez’s victory now elevates him to World No. 135 in the ATP Rankings.

This 2024 season has been Gomez’s best yet, marking his third ATP Challenger Tour title win after victories on Italian soil in Trieste and Milan. The 27-year-old, who was born in Merlo, studied sports management at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, and also worked as a coach at the Willy Canas Academy in Aventura, Florida. He returned to competitive play in late 2021 and has since progressed impressively.

During the tournament, Gomez’s path to victory included tough early-round matches where he had to battle through three sets. However, from the quarterfinals onward, he dominated, showcasing his aggressive, powerful game to win his remaining matches in straight sets, including the final.