World No. 291 Rei Sakamoto of Japan has claimed his second career ATP Challenger title, defeating Canadian Liam Draxl, ranked 147th, in the final of the hard-court Challenger held in Cary. Sakamoto secured the victory in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-4.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 38 minutes. This result levels the head-to-head record between the two players at one win apiece.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Sakamoto | Draxl |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 4 |
| Breaks | 3 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 66 | 50 |
With this victory, the 19-year-old Sakamoto earns 75 valuable ranking points and $14,200 in prize money. Liam Draxl, as the runner-up, receives 44 points and $8,330.
Marcus Prine