SANTO DOMINGO/STARNBERG, August 19, 2024
Damir Dzumhur was crowned champion of the RD Open for the second time after 2015. The No. 3 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 125 clay-court tournament defeated Ecuadorian lucky loser Andres Andrade 6-4, 6-4 in Saturday’s singles final.
Dzumhur book his spot in the championship match with wins in the bottom half of the draw over US-American qualifier Cannon Kingsley, Dmitry Popko from Kazakhstan, No. 5 seed Chun-Hsin Tseng of Chinese Taipei and Argentine Renzo Olivo.
The 32-year-old from Bosnia and Herzegovina capitalized on five of his 11 break-point chances to prevail after one hour and 41 minutes.
Another trophy for the collection 🏆@DzumhurDamir wins his 12th career Challenger title and 4th of the year with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Andrade in Santo Domingo#ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/xVmsGEoSN6
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) August 18, 2024
By winning his 12th ATP Challenger Tour career title, a tour-leading fourth of the season following his triumphs in Barletta, Ostrava and Zagreb, Dzumhur pocketed $22,370 in prize money as well as 125 ATP Ranking points.
“This place here is very special in my career. After winning here nine years ago, I broke into the top 100, and now I’m back among the best 100 players in the world. I greatly appreciate how they treat me here, and I hope to return next year,” said Dzumhur.
The eighth edition of the RD Open was held at the Santo Domingo Tennis Club, situated in the capital of the Dominican Republic.
Santo Domingo is a vibrant city rich in history and culture. Founded in 1496, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and is home to the first cathedral and castle in the New World. The Zona Colonial, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and lively plazas that reflect the city’s Spanish colonial past. Beyond its historical significance, Santo Domingo is a bustling metropolis with modern amenities, lively nightlife, and a thriving arts scene, making it a dynamic destination that blends the old with the new.
