JACK SOCK TAKES THE TITLE AT 2022 SAVANNAH CHALLENGER PRESENTED BY ST. JOSEPH'S CANDLER
SAVANNAH, Georgia, May 1, 2022 – Jack Sock has defeated 2018 and 2022 finalist Christian Harrison to claim the title of 2022 Savannah Challenger men's singles champion.
Sock sailed through the first set with ease, beating Harrison 6-4. Harrison couldn't get things going in the second set, leaving Sock to clinch the title with a final score of 6-4, 6-1.
The Savannah Challenger is an ATP Challenger 80 and USTA Pro Circuit event that celebrated its 12th anniversary this year. Professional athletes from around the world competed for prize money, as well as valuable ATP Tour Ranking points.
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ABOUT THE USTA PRO CIRCUIT:
The USTA Pro Circuit was formed in 1979 to provide players with an opportunity to gain the professional ranking points they need to compete on the major pro tours. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019, it has since grown into the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world, consisting of approximately 100 tournaments and offering nearly $3 million in prize money. The USTA Pro Circuit has been a launching pad for many of today's top pros, including Andy Murray, Naomi Osaka, Maria Sharapova, John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Alexander Zverev, Kei Nishikori, Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki, Garbine Muguruza, Nick Kyrgios and Milos Raonic. Follow the USTA Pro Circuit online at https://bit.ly/2Pv9rLQ.
RESULTS – MAY 01, 2022
Singles –
[4] J. Sock (USA) d C. Harrison (USA) 64 61
savannah challenger
WORLD NO. 95 TOMAS MARTIN ETCHEVERRY HEADLINES MAIN DRAW FIELD AT THE SAVANNAH CHALLENGER PRESENTED BY ST. JOSEPH'S/CANDLER
SAVANNAH, GA – April 15, 2022 – The USTA announced that Tomas Martin Etcheverry of La Plata, Argentina, will headline the competitors for the 2022 Savannah Challenger presented by St. Joseph's/Candler, a USTA Pro Circuit & ATP Challenger 80 event, hosted at The Landings Club, April 25-May 1.
The tournament is the fifth USTA Pro Circuit men's Challenger event of the 2022 season. It is the last of three consecutive Challenger tournaments held on clay courts to help develop players on the surface leading up to the 2022 French Open.
Currently No. 95, Etcheverry is the highest-ranked of the 21 men who received direct acceptance into the 32-player main draw. 24 players will compete in the qualifying tournament April 24-25 for six other berths. The local tournament organizers and the USTA will also award wild card entries to complete the field.
Etcheverry broke into Top 200 during the 2021 season and most recently cracked the Top 100 just last week. He has qualified for the 2022 Australian Open, joining Baez and J. Cerundolo as the first Argentine trio under age 23 in a Grand Slam main draw since the 2004 US Open.
Joining Etcheverry in the main draw are former Savannah Challenger champions Bjorn Frantangelo and Tennys Sandgren. Americans Mitchell Kruger, Michael Mmoh, and Jack Sock are also expected to compete.
The official player acceptance list is subject to change and can be viewed by visiting www.savannahchallenger.com/players.
Tickets for the tournament are available for purchase on the Savannah Challenger website and through Event Brite. All Landings Club members will receive free grounds admission April 25-May 1, and non-member grounds admission costs $10. For tickets or more information about the Savannah Challenger Tournament including schedule details and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.savannahchallenger.com or call 912-598-3501.
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