SANTA FE/STARNBERG, June 10, 20245
Andrea Collarini captured the title of the second edition of the AAT Challenger Santander Edicion Santa Fe. The No. 7 seed of the $41,000 ATP Challenger Tour clay-court event emerged victorious from the all-Argentine singles final, winning 6-2, 6-3 over Facundo Mena on Sunday.
Collarini advanced to the championship match with wins in the top half of the draw beating local wild card entry Alejo Lorenzo Lingua Lavallan, Juan Baptiste Torres of Argentina, Matheu Pucinelli de Almeida of Brazil and his compatriot Gonzalo Villanueva.
The 32-year-old lefty Collarini, who was born in New York, withstood five aces and broke Mena’s serve five times to secure victory in one hour and 20 minutes.
Home sweet victory 🏆 🇦🇷@andreacollarini cruises past Mena 6-2, 6-3 to claim the title in Santa Fe!#ATPChallenger | @AATenis pic.twitter.com/7WmTHVh5rM
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“I am very pleased, playing at home in front of my family and friends. I am very happy,” said Collarini.
By winning his fourth ATP Challenger Tour career title, his second of the season following his triumph on home soil in San Miguel de Tucuman, Collarini earned $5,660 in prize money as well as 50 ATP Ranking points.
The ATP Challenger Tour event was held at the Santa Fe Lawn Tennis Club. Santa Fe, located in northeastern Argentina, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Founded in 1573, Santa Fe is the capital of the Santa Fe Province and boasts a picturesque setting along the Paraná River. The city’s architecture reflects its colonial past, with notable landmarks such as the San Francisco Church and Convent and the Santa Fe Cathedral. Santa Fe is also an educational hub, home to the National University of the Littoral, one of the oldest universities in Argentina. The city’s lively arts scene, numerous museums, and annual festivals make it a cultural hotspot, while its riverside promenades and green spaces offer residents and visitors a chance to enjoy its natural beauty.
