VILLENA/STARNBERG, October 6, 2024
Kamil Majchrzak has clinched the title of the Alicante Ferrero Challenger – Villena Open. The No. 6 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 100 hard-court event beat fifth favourite Nicolas Moreno de Alboran from the United States 6-4, 6-2 in Sunday’s singles final.
Majchrzak battled his way to the championship match with wins over Mile Poljciak of Croatia, Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely, top-seeded Croatian Duje Ajdukovic and home favourite Martin Landaluce.
In the title match on Pista Carlos Alcaraz, the 28-year-old from Poland struck five aces, saved all three break points he faced and capitalized on three of his own four break-point opportunities to secure victory in one hour and 16 minutes.
Title No. 7⃣ ✅@KamilMajchrzakk adds another trophy to his collection with a 6-4, 6-2 triumph over Moreno de Alboran in the Villena final! #ATPChallenger | @Ferreroacademy pic.twitter.com/cpkY0B8uea
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) October 6, 2024
By winning his seventh ATP Challenger Tour career title, his third of the season following his triumphs at the Rwanda Challenger in Kigali, as well as in Bratislava, Slovakia, Majchrzak earned € 16,550 in prize money as well as 100 ATP Ranking points.
The seventh edition of the Alicante Ferrero Challenger was hosted by the Ferrero Tennis Academy, located in Villena, Spain. It is one of the premier tennis training centers in Europe. Founded by former World No. 1 and 2003 French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero, the academy provides top-tier coaching and facilities for aspiring tennis players. It offers a comprehensive training program that combines technical, tactical, and physical development, alongside mental conditioning. With state-of-the-art courts, a fitness center, and on-site accommodation, the academy is designed for both young talents and professional players aiming to enhance their game in a competitive and supportive environment.
