CENTURION, June 7, 2026 (Media Release)

Sunday’s Rise Centurion Open final will guarantee a breakthrough champion as South Africa’s Philip Henning and Bulgaria’s Alexander Donski prepare to contest the first ATP Challenger singles final of their careers.

Both players have enjoyed career-defining weeks in Centurion, with Henning continuing his impressive rise on the professional circuit and qualifier Donski producing one of the tournament’s most remarkable runs after battling through qualifying to reach the championship match.

For Henning, the final represents an opportunity to claim the biggest title of his career in front of a home crowd. For Donski, it is the culmination of a dream week that has seen him become the first player to reach both a Challenger semifinal and final. Their meeting ensures that a new ATP Challenger champion will be crowned on Sunday, adding another memorable chapter to what has been an outstanding week of tennis at the Rise Centurion Open.

Home sweet home 🇿🇦

Philip Henning advances to his maiden ATP Challenger final in front of his home crowd#ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/gZ1XAaMf0C

— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) June 6, 2026

“What makes this final so special is that both players are competing in their first ATP Challenger final. These are exactly the moments that can change careers. Philip has shown tremendous consistency throughout the week, while Alexander’s run from qualifying to the final has been exceptional. Regardless of the outcome, Sunday will mark a major milestone for one of these players and that’s what makes this such an exciting final for South African tennis fans,” says Tournament Director, John-Laffnie de Jager.