Damian Kust
Freelance Writer and Editor at Last Word On Sports
I host a weekly podcast on the Challenger Tour for @CrackedRacquets, write for @LastWordTennis, @TenisbyDawid, and others. Covering the unsung heroes 🇵🇱 🎾
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4 days ago |
lastwordonsports.com | Damian Kust
Chun-Hsin Tseng managed to defend his 2024 crown in Vicenza, while Clement Chidekh returned to form with a title run in Chisinau. Meanwhile, Patrick Kypson maintained his winning run after triumphing in Bogota by securing the trophy in Little Rock. Read up on last week’s Challenger Tour action:Challenger Tour Weekly RecapLittle RockPatrick Kypson returned to physical shape recently and was able to win the Challenger in Bogota, not playing again until Little Rock.
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1 week ago |
yardbarker.com | Damian Kust
Jay Clarke has been rebuilding his form on the ITF Tour over the last few months, posting a 3-2 record in finals since March (31-5 win/loss overall). That gave him enough fire to post his first deep run at a Challenger since 2022 as he swiftly took apart Skopje defending champion Joel Schwaerzler in the quarterfinals. In the final four he had an even tougher challenge against World No. 96 Hugo Dellien, who was outranking the entire field by about 150 spots.
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1 week ago |
lastwordonsports.com | Damian Kust
Saba Purtseladze became the third player from Georgia to claim a Challenger title (after Irakli Labadze and Nikoloz Basilashvili), clinching the trophy at his home event in Tbilisi. Meanwhile, Jay Clarke returned to the winners’ circle for the first time since 2022. Read up on last week’s action:SkopjeJay Clarke has been rebuilding his form on the ITF Tour over the last few months, posting a 3-2 record in finals since March (31-5 win/loss overall).
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2 weeks ago |
lastwordonsports.com | Damian Kust
Andrey Rublev has already produced a couple of ATP Hamburg runs in the past–in 2019 he lost in the final to Nikoloz Basilashvili, then came back the year after to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas. Now he’s trying to grab another title in the north of Germany. Standing between him and the trophy is Flavio Cobolli, looking for the biggest success of his career. Who do you think will come out on top in this exciting final on the eve of Roland Garros?
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2 weeks ago |
lastwordonsports.com | Damian Kust
Novak Djokovic already tried getting ready for the French Open with an appearance in Geneva last year, losing to Tomas Machac in the semifinals. This time he starts his campaign against 2018 champion Marton Fucsovics. Who do you think will come out on top? ATP Geneva Day 4 PredictionsMatteo Arnaldi vs Fabian MarozsanHead-to-head: Arnaldi 2-0Two players who picked up some big wins during this clay season, but are just struggling to put it together consistently.
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Challenger Tour match of the week poll (Francavilla al Mare, Prague, Santos, Wuxi) One of the rare times a two-set match definitely had to be included within these options and I wouldn't even be surprised if it wins. What's your call, did I miss something important this week?
Alvaro Guillén Meza wins his 3rd Challenger title, beating Matheus Pucinelli de Almeida 6-3 7-6(12) in Santos. 3rd year in a row with a title. Handled the indoor switch despite issues to finish off SF and F, overcomes a 0-3 H2H vs Matheus, who looked beat up but still had 6 SPs.
Tallon Griekspoor is on a 30-match win streak in Challengers after winning five titles in a row in 2021 and then defending his Amersfoort crown in 2022. Hasn't played at this level since.
Bordeaux Challenger 175 Main Draw Singles https://t.co/go99D8Txjj