BONN/STARNBERG, August 10, 2025
Jurij Rodionov captured the title of the second edition of the Bonn Open, defeating Kazakhstan’s Timofey Skatov 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Sunday’s final on a packed Centre Court at Tennis Club Blau-Gelb Bonn-Beuel.
Early on, there was little sign of an Austrian victory. The 26-year-old dropped serve in the opening game of the match, was broken twice and Skatov comfortably took the first set.
But Rodionov turned the match around in style. The World No. 185 and No. 7 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 75 event rediscovered his serving rhythm in the second set and overpowered his 24-year-old opponent with heavy baseline hitting. Increasing the tempo proved decisive. Skatov was unable to keep up in the decider. After two hours and 14 minutes, Rodionov sealed victory on his second match point with his 15th ace.
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“I’m proud of my performance this week and happy to have won the tournament. I tried to stick to my game plan in every match,” said Rodionov. “Even if it didn’t always look great, you don’t complain after a title. At 5-4 in the third set, two of Timofey’s returns landed out — that’s what decided it in the end. I’m very happy with this success.”
The win marks his eighth ATP Challenger Tour career title and his second in Germany, following his triumph at the Koblenz Open in February 2024. The former Top 100 player earns 75 ATP Ranking points for his victory in Bonn and moves up to World No. 154. Skatov, meanwhile, also enjoys a ranking boost, climbing to World No. 259 after his run to the final.
