MONTEVIDEO/STARNBERG, November 11, 2025
Cristian Garin was all smiles again on the ATP Challenger Tour on Sunday. The Chilean claimed the title at the Uruguay Open in Montevideo after defeating Peru’s Ignacio Buse in the singles final.
The Arica native, who had previously knocked out compatriot Tomas Barrios Vera, pulled off an impressive comeback to win 6–7(3), 6–2, 6–2 in a match that lasted two hours and 15 minutes. Garin broke his rival six times, struck 23 winners and won 53 per cent of the total points played to secure victory.
Garin claims Montevideo
The Chilean turns it around against Buse 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-2 to capture his fourth title of the year and return back to the Top ! #ATPChallenger | @uruguayopen | @Garin_Cris pic.twitter.com/lOrWkkeBnR
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) November 16, 2025
Beyond adding another trophy to his collection, Garin earned significant rewards from his week in Uruguay. Most importantly, he secured his return to the Top 100 and has climbed to World No. 80 in the rankings.
This new position guarantees him direct entry into the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open. Garin will also reclaim the Chilean No. 1 spot, edging just ahead of Alejandro Tabilo.
In terms of prize money, Garin pocketed $23,000 as well as 100 ATP Ranking points for winning his fourth ATP Challenger Tour title of the season, following earlier triumphs in Mauthausen (Austria), Oeiras (Portugal) and on home soil in Antofagasta.
