MONASTIR, November 2, 2025
Italian veteran Lorenzo Giustino has captured his second ATP Challenger Tour career title by winning the inaugural Monastir Open in Tunisia. The 34-year-old defeated Czech teenager Petr Brunclik 7-5, 6-0 in Sunday’s singles final, played under clear blue skies and temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius at the Skanes Family Resort.
Giustino capitalized on five of his 14 break-point chances and won 58 per cent of the total points played to prevail after one hour and 52 minutes.
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“I played very well. I was very nervous at the beginning, as I was also playing for a ticket to the Australian Open. I was good at the important points and improved throughout the match,” Giustino told Tennis TourTalk afterwards.
For Giustino, born in Naples and now based in Barcelona with his Spanish wife and baby daughter, the victory marks another highlight in a long and dedicated professional journey that began in 2007. The win comes six years after his first Challenger triumph in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 2019, when he defeated Federico Coria to lift the title during the best season of his career.
Despite past injury setbacks, including an elbow problem that halted his rise toward the Top 100, Giustino remains motivated and passionate about competing.
“I played eight finals this year but this triumph means a lot to me. I never stopped believing and tried different things. So, it’s great to be here and still running,” the World No. 269 stated with a smile.
“I want to play the Grand Slam tournaments again. But it’s not all about tennis anymore. Traveling for more than 10 years is not easy. Having my family with me on tour recently has been very motivating.”
Giustino earned $8,350 in prize money as well as 50 ATP Ranking points.
