Challenger
Wu Yibing is again! Chinese language star wins Challenger title in second outing of yr
Former World No. 54 claims title on residence soil
August 24, 2024
2024 Jinan Open
Wu Yibing triumphs on the 2024 Jinan Open.
By Grant Thompson
Wu Yibing capped a dream comeback week Saturday when he was topped champion on the ATP Challenger Tour occasion in Jinan, China.
Enjoying in simply his second match since final yr’s US Open and first because the ATP 250 in Houston greater than 4 months in the past, Wu constructed upon his stage every match.
He started the week down 0-4 to Stefanos Sakellaridis within the first spherical, however the residence favorite discovered higher consistency to finally declare his fifth ATP Challenger Tour title. The 24-year-old defeated Japan’s Rio Noguchi 7-5, 6-3 within the 2024 Jinan Open remaining.
“That was my objective earlier than coming right here,” the wild card Wu stated of profitable the trophy. “I’ve excessive expectations of myself and likewise my group, all of us work exhausting for it. It’s been greater than [four] months since my final match. All of us gave our greatest, tried to do the whole lot the right method and I believe I deserved to win this match.
“I really feel glad. It’s step one of coming again. And hopefully extra to return.”
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In 2023, Wu grew to become China’s first ATP Tour titlist when he gained the Dallas Open. He ascended to a career-high No. 54 within the PIF ATP Rankings a number of months later. However accidents have since hindered the Hangzhou native. Wu appears to be like ahead to persevering with his return throughout the Asian hard-court swing./p>
“Hopefully the extra I play and the extra rhythm I get, I can play my prime stage, which hopefully comes quickly,” stated Wu.
In different Challenger motion, Argentine Juan Bautista Torres captured his second title at that stage on the IZIDA Cup in Dobrich, Bulgaria. The 22-year-old rallied previous Ivan Gakhov 5-7, 6-0, 7-5 in a two-hour, 27-minute title match.
The Buenos Aires native earned a decisive break at 5-5 within the remaining set earlier than closing out the championship on his serve. Torres, who gained his first Challenger title in June 2022 in Troyes, wanted a deciding set in three of his 5 matches on the Bulgarian clay.
Did You Know?
Former High 5 stars Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic can be competing this upcoming week on the ATP Challenger Tour. Nishikori is enjoying in Como, Italy, the place main-draw motion begins 26 August. Cilic makes his return from harm on the Manacor Challenger, held on the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. Essential draw begins 27 August.
