BLOOMFIELD HILLS/STARNBERG, July 28, 2025
Mark Lajal claimed the title of the third edition of the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. The unseeded Estonian overcame US-American wild card entry Andres Martin 6-7(7), 7-5, 7-6(9) in Sunday’s singles final.
Lajal advanced to the championship match with wins over Australian Omar Jasika, No. 6 seed August Holmgren of Denmark, British qualifier Arthur Fery and Yu Hsiou Hsu of Chinese Taipei.
The 22-year-old Tallinn native withstood nine aces in the final and broke his rival’s serve four times to prevail after three hours and 22 minutes.
Mark Lajal is BACK
The 22-year-old saves five match points and bests Martin 6-7(7), 7-5, 7-6(9) for the title in Bloomfield Hills! #ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/kl2jE5Vgyd
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) July 27, 2025
This was Lajal’s third appearance in an ATP Challenger Tour final and his second title. In June 2023, he defeated Beibit Zhukayev in straight sets at the Little Rock Open in Arkansas. He lost his second final last August in Zhangjiagang to Japan’s Yasutaka Uchiyama. Lajal earned $22,730 in prize money as well as 100 ATP Ranking points.
The Cranbrook Tennis Classic offered a total prize pool of $160,000 and was hosted by the Cranbrook Tennis Complex in Bloomfield Hills, an affluent suburb of Detroit, located in Oakland County, Michigan. Known for its scenic beauty, upscale homes, and prestigious private schools, it is one of the wealthiest communities in the state.
The city is home to renowned institutions like Cranbrook Educational Community, which includes a top-ranked prep school, art museum, and architectural landmarks. Bloomfield Hills offers a blend of quiet, wooded neighborhoods and convenient access to nearby cultural and commercial centers, making it a desirable place to live for families and professionals alike.
