Week of 2–8 November 2026
Juan Manuel La Serna took another step towards a first Grand Slam appearance with victory on home soil in Argentina, while Austria’s Jurij Rodionov claimed the ninth ATP Challenger title of his career in Bratislava.
Six singles champions were crowned across four continents, with Camilo Ugo Carabelli winning the Challenger 125 event in Brazil, Yosuke Watanuki triumphing in Taiwan, Stefan Kozlov prevailing in a dramatic American final and Matteo Martineau collecting the title in Italy.
La Serna claims second Challenger title in Villa María
Juan Manuel La Serna defeated fellow Argentine Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-2, 6-3 to win the Challenger 50 title in Villa María.
It was the 22-year-old’s second Challenger singles title, following his maiden triumph at another tournament in Córdoba in May 2026.
La Serna entered the week ranked No. 254, having started the season outside the world’s top 400. His victory lifts him to a career high of #216, essentially locking him in for a qualifying position at the Australian Open in January.
Rodionov wins ninth Challenger title in Bratislava
Jurij Rodionov produced the most convincing final of the week, defeating Switzerland’s Jérôme Kym 6-2, 6-1 at the Slovak Open.
The 27-year-old Austrian conceded just three games in the 69-minute final, securing his ninth career ATP Challenger singles title and his first of 2026.
Rodionov hadn’t had a lot of recent luck in finals, losing six of his last seven, but he was able to put it all together when it counted last week.
Ugo Carabelli defeats Seyboth Wild in Brazil
Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli claimed the Costa do Sauípe Open Challenger 125 title with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild.
The Argentine defeated compatriot Facundo Díaz Acosta in the semifinals, while Seyboth Wild advanced past Peru’s Gonzalo Bueno. Carabelli is now not far off his highest ranking of #43, as he currently sits in position #65.
Ugo Carabelli’s victory came at the highest-category event of the week and added his tenth Challenger trophy to his cabinet.
Kozlov survives deciding-set tiebreak in Charlottesville
Stefan Kozlov defeated fellow American Aidan Mayo 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(3) in the Charlottesville Challenger 75 final, taking out his first title in 12 months.
After taking the opening set, Kozlov lost the second before recovering to win the deciding-set tiebreak 7-3.
Kozlov finds himself knocking on the door of the world’s top 200, after beginning the year at #289. A solid season from the former #2 ranked junior.
Watanuki and Martineau win in straight sets
Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki secured the Santaizi ATP Challenger 100 title in Taipei, defeating Czech player Jan Kumstát 7-6(2), 7-5.
The opening set was decided by a tiebreak, which Watanuki won 7-2, before the Japanese player closed out the match in straight sets. It was the former top 100 players first title in 12 months.
In Taranto, France’s Matteo Martineau defeated Switzerland’s Kilian Feldbausch 6-3, 6-2 to win the Challenger 50 championship. This was Martineau’s maiden Challenger title, lifting him to #203, having risen over 100 places this season.
Complete ATP Challenger Singles Results – 2–8 November 2026
Challenger 125
Costa do Sauípe Open – Costa do Sauípe, Brazil – Clay
Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) def. Thiago Seyboth Wild (BRA) 6-2, 7-5
Challenger 100
Slovak Open – Bratislava, Slovakia – Indoor Hard
Jurij Rodionov (AUT) def. Jérôme Kym (SUI) 6-2, 6-1
Santaizi ATP Challenger – Taipei, Taiwan – Hard
Yosuke Watanuki (JPN) def. Jan Kumstát (CZE) 7-6(2), 7-5
Challenger 75
Charlottesville Men’s Pro Challenger – Charlottesville, USA – Indoor Hard
Stefan Kozlov (USA) def. Aidan Mayo (USA) 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(3)
Challenger 50
Taranto Tennis Cup – Taranto, Italy – Hard
Matteo Martineau (FRA) def. Kilian Feldbausch (SUI) 6-3, 6-2
Challenger de Villa María – Villa María, Argentina – Clay
Juan Manuel La Serna (ARG) def. Genaro Alberto Olivieri (ARG) 6-2, 6-3
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