SAVANNAH/STARNBERG, April 29, 2024
Alexander Ritschard has captured the title of the 2024 Savannah Challenger. The No. 5 seed of the $82,000 clay-court event ended the run of Ecuadorian qualifier Andres Andrade in Sunday’s singles final. Ritschard won in straight sets 6-2, 6-4.
The 30-year-old Swiss, who graduated from the University of Virginia in 2017 and represented the United States from 2018 to 2022, converted four of his 14 break-point chances and won 59 per cent of the total points played to seal victory in one hour and 35 minutes.
Alexander Ritschard shines in Savannah 💫
The Swiss secures his first career Challenger title on clay!#ATPChallenger | @Sav_Challenger | @swiss_tennis pic.twitter.com/ZGhSi6OvXo
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) April 28, 2024
By winning his second ATP Challenger Tour career title following his maiden triumph in Hamburg, Germany two years ago, Ritschard earned $11,200 in prize money as well as 75 ATP Ranking points.
The Savannah Challenger was held at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club in Savannah, a historic city known for its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and beautiful parks. It’s located on the Atlantic coast of Georgia and is famous for its well-preserved historic district, which features stunning mansions, museums, and charming squares filled with oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
