NINGBO/STARNBERG, November 1, 2026
Yaroslov Demin has captured the title of the 2026 Yinzhou Bank Challenger. The 21-year-old emerged victorious from the all-Russian final on Sunday, winning 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(6) against Petr Bar Biryukov on Sunday.
Demin fought his way to the championship match through the qualifying and beat Carl Emil Overbeck of Denmark, No. 8 seed Charles Broom from Great Britain, third-seeded Frenchman Harold Mayot and Yu Hsiou Hsu of Chinese Taipei in the main draw.
The former junior world No. 1, who practices at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, withstood 10 aces and brok Bar Biryukov’s serve three times to prevail after two hours and 35 minutes.
A dream come true for Yaroslav Demin 💫
The qualifier celebrates his maiden ATP Challenger title after a three-set victory over Bar Biryukov in Ningbo
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— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) November 1, 2026
Following four World Tennis Tour titles, Demin lifted his maiden ATP Challenger Tour career trophy and earned $17,00 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points.
The Yinzhou Bank Challenger was held at the Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center and offered a total prize pool of $107,000.
Located in Zhejiang Province on China’s eastern coast, Ningbo is one of the country’s oldest cities and an important economic and maritime hub. With a history dating back more than 2,000 years, the city combines traditional Chinese culture with modern urban development. Ningbo is home to one of the world’s busiest ports, playing a major role in international trade and shipping. Beyond its industrial importance, the city offers visitors historic temples, traditional architecture and scenic waterfront areas. Tianyi Pavilion, one of China’s oldest private libraries, is among its most famous cultural landmarks. Ningbo also serves as a gateway to the picturesque landscapes of eastern Zhejiang.
