SOMABAY/STARNBERG, November 25, 2025
Toby Samuel has celebrated the biggest title of his career at the inaugural Somabay Open. Following seven triumphs on the ITF World Tennis Tour, three of them earlier this season also in Egypt, the 23-year-old upset his top-seeded compatriot Jay Clarke 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-0 in Sunday’s singles final of the ATP Challenger Tour 50 hard-court event.
Samuel broke his rival five times and won 52 per cent of the total points played to succeed in two hours and 39 minutes. The 23-year-old Winchester native took away from the coastal resort on the Red Sea $8,350 in prize money as well as 50 ATP Ranking points.
Toby Samuel had all the answers in Soma Bay#ATPChallenger | @the_LTA pic.twitter.com/op4LZvmBGY
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) November 23, 2025
The tournament offered a total prize pool of $60,000 and was hosted by the S Tennis Academy Somabay, situated in a serene Red Sea peninsula on Egypt’s eastern coast, known for its crystal-clear waters, soft sandy beaches, and year-round sunshine. Surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, it’s a paradise for snorkelers, divers, and wind-sports enthusiasts.
“I’m incredibly proud to see the Somabay Challenger 50 come to life under the umbrella of the S Tennis Academy,” former World No. 130 and Assistant Tournament Director Mohamed Safwat stated. “This event is a true reflection of what can be achieved when vision meets partnership. We are grateful to our sponsors – Somabay, Carbon Holding, Waterkind, Concrete, Kaktus, and Nestlé – for their unwavering support. Together, we are raising the standards of professional tennis in Egypt and creating an environment where players can compete, develop, and truly thrive.”
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