In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, world No. 618 Maximus Jones of Thailand triumphed over Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis, ranked 297th, in the final of the hard-court Challenger tournament. Jones won with set scores of 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.
Jones secured his first victory against Berankis in their head-to-head record. The match lasted for 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Match Statistics
| Jones | Berankis | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 1 |
| Break Points Converted | 2 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 90 | 83 |
As a qualifier, Jones has claimed the most significant title of his career. This victory earns him 50 ranking points and $8,350 in prize money, propelling him into the Top 500 of the ATP rankings for the first time. Berankis will receive 25 points and $4,910.
Marcus Prine