In a thrilling final at the Abidjan Challenger in Côte d`Ivoire, Maximus Jones of Thailand, ranked 618th in the world, overcame Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania, the world No. 297. Jones secured his debut Challenger title with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a hard-court showdown.
The Thai qualifier defeated Berankis in their first ever head-to-head match, which lasted 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 |
This victory marks the most significant title of Jones` career. He earns 50 ATP ranking points and a prize of $8,350, propelling him into the Top 500 for the first time. Berankis will receive 25 ranking points and $4,910.
