TRIESTE/STARNBERG, July 15, 2024
Federico Agustin Gomez captured the title of the Citta di Trieste Challenger. The 27-year-old Argentine defeated Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile 6-1, 6-2 in Sunday’s singles final.
Gomez, who entered the main draw as an alternate, booked his place in the championship match of the ATP Challenger Tour 100 clay-court tournament with wins over Alibek Kachmazov from Russia, seventh-seeded Frenchman Ugo Blanchet, Enrico Dalla Valle of Italy and Portuguese youngster Henrique Rocha.
Gomez was in total control of the final didn’t face a break point and capitalized on five of his own 10 break-point opportunities to seal victory in one hour and 11 minutes.
What a run, Federico Gomez 🔥
✅ Second consecutive Challenger title
✅ Second career Challenger final
✅ Twelve wins in a row#ATPChallenger | @AATenis pic.twitter.com/GTD8RTgZm0— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) July 14, 2024
The World No. 224 secured his 12th match win in a row and lifted his second trophy on the Challenger Circuit following his maiden triumph in Milan, Italy two weeks ago. Gomez pocketed €16,550 in prize money as well as 100 ATP Ranking points.
The fifth edition of the Citta di Trieste Challenger, where Carlos Alcaraz earned his maiden Challenger title in 2020, offered a total prize pool of and was held at the Tennis Club Triestino. Trieste, a beautiful city located in northeastern Italy, lies along the Adriatic Sea near the Slovenian border. Known for its unique blend of Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Slavic cultures, Trieste boasts stunning architecture, rich history, and a vibrant literary tradition.
The city’s landmarks include the grand Piazza Unità d’Italia, one of Europe’s largest sea-facing squares, and the historic Miramare Castle, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. Trieste’s bustling port has been a crucial hub for trade and commerce for centuries. Today, it is a lively city renowned for its cafes, such as the famous Caffè San Marco, and its annual Barcolana regatta, one of the largest sailing races in the world.
