NOUMÉA, January 7, 2019

Mikael Ymer has clinched his maiden title on the ATP Challenger Tour by lifting the trophy of the Internationaux BNP Nouovelle Caledonie in Nouméa. The 20-year-old from Sweden defeated defending champion Noah Rubin from the United States 6-3, 6-3 in Sunday’s singles final.

Ymer broke the No. 3 seed’s serve four times and won 59 per cent of the total points played to seal victory in one hour and 22 minutes. Ymer earns $10,800 in prize money as well as 90 ATP-Ranking points.

Mikael’s maiden moment! @MikaelYmer dethrones reigning champ Noah Rubin to capture his first #ATPChallenger title in Noumea.

Six wins in six days for the 20-year-old 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/vHeMqJRvUp

— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) 6. Januar 2019