GUANGZHOU/STARNBERG, October 25, 2026
Tristan Schoolkate emerged victorious at the Guangzhou Nansha International Challenger, claiming the ATP Challenger 75 title after defeating top seed Coleman Wong in a thrilling three-set final on Sunday. The 25-year-old Australian battled back from a set down to secure a 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4 victory on the hard courts of Guangzhou, earning 75 ATP Ranking points and $17,000 in prize money.
The third seed began his campaign with a three-set win against Uzbekistan’s Sergey Fomin followed by a walkover from Australia’s Cruz Hewitt to reach the quarterfinals.
Schoolkate then faced seventh seed Keegan Smith in a demanding encounter. After dropping the opening set 3-6, the Australian fought back to prevail 7-6(4), 6-3, booking his place in the last four.
In the semifinals, Schoolkate continued his impressive run with a 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(2) victory over China’s Jie Cui, setting up a championship showdown with Hong Kong’s Wong.
In the final, Schoolkate withstood 25 aces and broke his rival’s serve four times to seal victory in two hours and 15 minutes.
GLORY IN GUANGZHOU 😤
Tristan Schoolkate fights past Wong 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4 to claim his first title of 2026!
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— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) October 25, 2026
The world No. 169 lifted his fourth ATP Challenger Tour career trophy, his first of the season.
The Guangzhou Nansha International Challenger, held from October 19 to 25, 2026 at the Guangzhou Nansha International Tennis Cente, featured a total prize purse of $107,000.
