Argentina`s Santiago Rodriguez Taverna, ranked World No. 261, has secured his first ATP Challenger title of the season by winning the clay-court event in Porto Alegre, Brazil. In a hard-fought final match, he defeated Spain`s Nicolas Sanchez Izquierdo, currently ranked World No. 330, with a final score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(6).
The decisive encounter lasted 2 hours and 46 minutes. Sanchez Izquierdo managed to take the early lead by winning the opening set.
Match Statistics:
| Category | Rodriguez Taverna | Sanchez Izquierdo |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 12 | 7 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 1 |
| Break Points Converted | 3 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 82 | 83 |
This title marks the third Challenger victory of Rodriguez Taverna`s career. For his triumph in Porto Alegre, he earned 50 ranking points and $8,350 in prize money. As the runner-up, Nicolas Sanchez Izquierdo received 25 ranking points and $4,910.
Adrian Whitmore