SAVANNAH/STARNBERG, April 26, 2026
Nishesh Basavareddy is the champion of the 2026 Savannah Challenger. The No. 2 seed from the United States beat his 17-year-old compatriot Jack Kennedy 6-3, 6-0 in Sunday’s singles final.
Basavareddy advanced to the championship match with wins over US-American qualifier Andrew Johnson, Franco Roncadelli of Uruguay, eighth-seeded Ecuadorian Andres Andrade and Colombian veteran Daniel Elahi Galan.
The 20-year-old Newport Beach native won 81 per cent of his first-service points and broke Kennedy’s serve six times to succeed in 65 minutes.
Championship point sealed in style 😎
Nishesh Basavareddy puts the finishing stamp on a dominant week in Savannah 💪#ATPChallenger | @usta pic.twitter.com/zED5YQiI8Q
— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) April 26, 2026
By winning his third ATP Challenger Tour career title, his first of the season, Basavareddy earned $17,000 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points.
The 16th edition of the Savannah Challenger offered a total prize pool of $107,000 and was hosted by The Landings Club in Georgia. The tournament marks the end of the US-American clay swing.
Savannah is a historic coastal city known for its timeless Southern charm and beautifully preserved architecture. Founded in 1733, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is famous for its grid of picturesque public squares shaded by oak trees draped in Spanish moss. The city blends rich history with a lively cultural scene, offering art, music, and acclaimed Southern cuisine along the scenic Savannah River waterfront.
