TALLAHASSEE/STARNBERG, April 20, 2025
Chris Rodesch has captured his maiden title on the ATP Challenger Tour by winning the Tallahassee Tennis Challenger Presented by Visit Tallahassee. The 23-year-old from Luxembourg rallied from a set down to outlast sixth-seeded US-American Emilio Nava 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday’s singles final.
Rodesch capitalized on four of his 15 break-point chances and won 52 per cent of the total points played to secure victory in two hours and 13 minutes.
Milestone moment for Chris Rodesch
The 23-year-old captures his first career Challenger title after battling past Nava in a three-set thriller in Tallahassee#ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/oYMjfn5u8e
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“This has been an amazing week… my first Challenger title. A great place to do it,” Rodesch said. “Confidence is important. To get it done against Emilio is great, he’s won like 19 matches in a row.”
The Luxembourg City native has become just the second player from his country to claim an ATP Challenger title, joining Gilles Muller. Rodesch collected $14,200 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points.
The 25th edition of the Tallahasse Tennis Challenger offered a total prize pool of $100,000 and was held at the Forestmeadows Tennis Center. Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, blends Southern charm with vibrant culture and rich history. Home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, it’s a lively college town with a strong sense of community.
Known for its rolling hills, oak-canopied roads, and numerous parks and trails, Tallahassee offers a unique natural beauty not found in much of Florida. As a political and educational center, it plays a key role in the state’s government and academic life, while also hosting annual festivals, sports events, and a growing arts scene.
