ISMANING, October 24, 2016

Marek Jaloviec is the champion of the second edition of the Ismaning Open by Medicus, held at the Tennis Club Ismaning. The 22-year-old Czech defeated third seed Tobias Simon of Germany in Sunday’s final of the $10,000 ITF Future event 7-5, 7-6.

Jaloviec showed some solid tennis, being quick on his feed and withstood 16 aces, hitting seven of his own. The second seeded leftie broke serve in the 11th game to clinch the opening set. Simon was the dominant player in the second frame, but Jaloviec rallied back from a 3-5 deficit to seal victory in one hour and 34 minutes.

Jaloviec, who beat 15-year-old German talent Rudolf Molleker en-route to the final, celebrated his fourth ITF Pro Circuit title, following his triumphs in Azerbaijan, Egypt and France this season. He earned $1,440 in prize money as well as 18 ATP ranking points, reaching a new career high number 402 on Monday.

Earlier the day, Anastasia Zarytska lifted the trophy in the women’s competition. The only 18-year-old from the Ukraine upset second favourite Tess Sugnaux from Switzerland, winning 6-2, 7-6. Zarytska, who speaks seven languages and graduated from High School in Prague, captured her second title of the season after one hour and 52 minutes. She competed in all four junior Grand Slam tournaments this season and will play in Germany’s Bundesliga for GW Luitpoldpark next year.