Laaksonen Returns To Winners’ Circle At Open D’Orléans

ORLEANS/STARNBERG, October 3, 2021 Henri Laaksonen claimed his first title in two years by lifting the trophy of the 16th Open d’Orléans in north-central France. The World No. 118 from Switzerland beat Austrian Dennis Novak 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 in Sunday’s […]

Travaglia Clinches Sibiu Open Title

SIBIU/STARNBERG, October 3, 2021 Stefano Travaglia of Italy is the champion of the 2021 Sibiu Open hosted by the Tennis Club Pamira in Sibiu, Romania. The top seed of the €44,820 ATP Challenger Tour clay-court tournament defeated No. 7 seed […]

Super Showdown In Sofia Goes To Sinner

SOFIA/WASHINGTON, October 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Jannik Sinner and Gaël Monfils have met four times during their respective careers. Yet, Sunday’s generational clash between the 20-year-old defending Sofia Open champion and Monfils, regarded as one of grand entertainers of […]

Popko Earns Maiden Challenger Crown At Lisboa Belém Open

LISBON/STARNBERG, October 3, 2021 Dmitry Popko of Kazakhstan clinched his maiden title on the ATP Challenger Tour by winning the 5th edition of the Monte Lisboa Belém Open. The No. 8 seed of the €44,820 clay-court tournament, held at the Club […]

Griekspoor Dethrones Carballes Baena In Murcia

MURCIA/STARNBERG, October 3, 2021 Tallon Griekspoor captured the title of the Challenger Costa Cálida Región de Murcia, being held at the Real Murcia Club de Tenis 1919 in Spain. The second seed of the €44,820 ATP Challenger clay-court tournament rallied […]

Kruger Completes Stunning Run, Lifts Maiden Title In Tshwane

TSHWANE, October 3, 2021 (Tennis South Africa Press Release) South African rising star Zoe Kruger stormed back from a set down to beat Dutch fifth seed Suzan Lamens 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and clinch her first ITF Pro title at the […]

Dellien, Ugo Carabelli To Play Lima Challenger Final

LIMA/STARNBERG, October 3, 2021 Two South Americans will compete in Sunday’s singles final of the $52,080 Dove Men & Care Legion Sudamericana Lima. Hugo Dellien of Bolivia will take on Camilo Ugo Carabelli from Argentina for the title at the Centro […]

Jabeur, Muguruza To Play For Chicago Fall Tennis Classic Title

WASHINGTON, October 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Ons Jabeur collected her 44th win of the season to advance to the WTA 500 Chicago Fall Tennis Classic final Saturday afternoon at XS Tennis Village on the city’s South Side. Although it […]

Monfils Reaches First ATP Tour Final Of 2021

WASHINGTON, October 3, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 20 Gaël Monfils kept alive one of the longest active streaks in pro men’s tennis with his 7-5, 6–0 semifinal victory over No. 67 Marcos Giron in the semifinals of the […]

Popko Powers Into Lisboa Belém Open Final

LISBON/STARNBERG, October 2, 2021 Dmitry Popko from Kazakhstan is into the singles final of the Del Monte Lisboa Belém Open seeking his maiden title on the ATP Challenger Tour. The No. 8 seed of the €44,820 clay-court tournament in Lisbon, Portugal […]