NONTHABURI/STARNBERG, January 11, 2026
Rio Noguchi of Japan captured the title of the Bangkok Open 1. The No. 3 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour hard-court event in Nonthaburi, Thailand, defeated Mark Gengel from the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday’s singles final.
Noguchi advanced to the championship match with straight-set wins in the bottom half of the draw over Sanhui Shin of South Korea, Tung-Lin Wu from Chinese Taipei, Russian Marat Sharipov and sixth-seeded Austrian Joel Schwaerzler.
In the pair’s third meeting, the world No. 227 from Fukuoka withstood five aces and broke Gengel’s serve four times to secure his second victory over the Czech in one hour and 11 minutes.
Noguchi, who earned his maiden Challenger title here in Nonthaburi exactly one year ago, lifted his second career trophy. He pocketed $9,500 in prize money as well as 50 ATP Ranking points.
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2026Rio Noguchi blitzes Gengel 6-3, 6-4 to successfully defend his Nonthaburi title!#ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/b1gguu54KC
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The Bangkok Open 1 was hosted by the The Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand and offered a total prize pool of $63,000. Nonthaburi is a vibrant province just north of Bangkok, blending urban energy with a more relaxed, local atmosphere. Located along the Chao Phraya River, it is known for its modern infrastructure, lively markets, and strong sporting culture.
Thanks to its proximity to Thailand’s capital and its high-quality tennis facilities, Nonthaburi has become a regular host on the ATP Challenger Tour, offering players excellent conditions while giving fans a chance to experience professional tennis in a dynamic Southeast Asian setting.
