MONS, October 11, 2015

Illya Marchenko upsets third seed Benjamin Becker in the final of the 11th edition of the Ethias Trophy to claim the ATP Challenger title in Mons.

The 28-year-old Ukrainian, who appeared in his first final of the season, fired 14 aces and capitalized on five of his nine break points, winning 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 in two hours and eight minutes. Marchenko took his fourth Challenger crown, his first since lifting the trophy in Brescia last November. The world number 111 earns €15,300 in prize money and gains 125 ATP ranking points.

“I am so happy with this victory. I played a great first set but than Becker showed he is a great player. It is a Challenger with a real high level and I came back every year because I love this tournament so much. So now winning it is a great achievement and I’m very happy. I have no words,” Marchenko told.

Illya Marchenko (photo: Philippe Buissin/ IMAGELLAN)

Earlier the day, Ruben Bemelmans and Philipp Petzschner claimed the doubles title, winning 6-3, 6-1 against Rameez Junaid and Igor Zelenay in only 45 minutes.

Philipp Petzschner and Ruben Bemelmans (photo: Philippe Buissin/ IMAGELLAN)