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- Part of the USTA French Open Wild Card Challenge and ATP Challenger Tour; Challenger 75, $107,000 purse on clay, April 20–26.
- Round of 32: Liam Draxl, Stefan Kozlov, Kei Nishikori, Daniel Elahi Galan all advanced Monday.
- Qualifiers advancing included Tyler Zink, Nicolas Kicker, Kilian Feldbausch, Nick Hardt, Aidan Mayo, Andrew Johnson.
- Tuesday order of play begins 10 a.m.; Savannah Toyota Court and Atlantic Radiology Court host matches featuring Tyler Zink, J.J. Wolf, Nicolas Kicker, Alex Rybakov.
- All matches streamed live on the ATP Challenger Tour website; match times may change; doubles scheduled not before 5 p.m.
The 2026 Savannah Challenger is underway at the Franklin Creek Tennis Center on Skidaway Island, bringing professional tennis back to the Coastal Georgia region for a week-long stop on the ATP Challenger Tour.The Savannah Challenger is part of the ATP Challenger Tour and also plays a role in the USTA French Open Wild Card Challenge, making it a key event for players looking to earn points and move one step closer to the French Open in Paris. The Tournament features rising pros and established competitors battling for ranking points, prize money and a chance to advance toward the ATP Tour level. The event runs April 20–26 and carries a $107,000 purse on clay courts as a Challenger 75-level stop.Day One action wrapped up Monday, April 20, with qualifying and main draw play taking shape across multiple courts, including the Savannah Toyota Court and Atlantic Radiology Court. Tournament officials said matches may be moved between courts as play continues throughout the week.All matches are being streamed live on the ATP Challenger Tour website, giving global audiences access to the action throughout the weekMONDAY RESULTS — APRIL 20 (ROUND OF 32 & QUALIFYING)Opening-round and qualifying action delivered a full slate of results across Skidaway Island:In Round of 32 play, Liam Draxl outlasted Pedro Boscardin Dias in a three-set battle, 6-7(12), 6-4, 7-6(4). Stefan Kozlov advanced with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Daniil Glinka, while Kei Nishikori rolled past Colton Smith, 6-2, 6-3. Daniel Elahi Galan also moved on after a three-set comeback win over Hynek Barton, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4.In qualifying action, former Georgia Bulldog Tyler Zink advanced with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Bruno Kuzuhara. Nicolas Kicker, Kilian Feldbausch, Nick Hardt, Aidan Mayo and Andrew Johnson also punched their tickets through qualifying rounds.DAY 2 ORDER OF PLAY — TUESDAY, APRIL 21Play begins at 10 a.m. with a full slate of singles matches:On the Savannah Toyota Court, Zink opens against Braden Shick, followed by Michael Antonius vs. Mitchell Krueger and J.J. Wolf vs. Thomas Faurel.On the Atlantic Radiology Court, Nicolas Kicker faces Aidan Mayo, Andres Martin plays Clement Tabur, and Alex Rybakov meets Kilian Feldbausch.Doubles action is also scheduled for later in the day, beginning not before 5 p.m.Tournament officials note all match times are subject to change, with players called from the locker room and lounge area as courts become available.Full order of play click here.Purchase tickets here.
The Savannah Challenger is part of the ATP Challenger Tour and also plays a role in the USTA French Open Wild Card Challenge, making it a key event for players looking to earn points and move one step closer to the French Open in Paris. The tournament features rising pros and established competitors battling for ranking points, prize money and a chance to advance toward the ATP Tour level. The event runs April 20–26 and carries a $107,000 purse on clay courts as a Challenger 75-level stop.
Day One action wrapped up Monday, April 20, with qualifying and main draw play taking shape across multiple courts, including the Savannah Toyota Court and Atlantic Radiology Court. Tournament officials said matches may be moved between courts as play continues throughout the week.
All matches are being streamed live on the ATP Challenger Tour website, giving global audiences access to the action throughout the week
MONDAY RESULTS — APRIL 20 (ROUND OF 32 & QUALIFYING)
Opening-round and qualifying action delivered a full slate of results across Skidaway Island:
In Round of 32 play, Liam Draxl outlasted Pedro Boscardin Dias in a three-set battle, 6-7(12), 6-4, 7-6(4). Stefan Kozlov advanced with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Daniil Glinka, while Kei Nishikori rolled past Colton Smith, 6-2, 6-3. Daniel Elahi Galan also moved on after a three-set comeback win over Hynek Barton, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4.
In qualifying action, former Georgia Bulldog Tyler Zink advanced with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Bruno Kuzuhara. Nicolas Kicker, Kilian Feldbausch, Nick Hardt, Aidan Mayo and Andrew Johnson also punched their tickets through qualifying rounds.
DAY 2 ORDER OF PLAY — TUESDAY, APRIL 21
Play begins at 10 a.m. with a full slate of singles matches:
On the Savannah Toyota Court, Zink opens against Braden Shick, followed by Michael Antonius vs. Mitchell Krueger and J.J. Wolf vs. Thomas Faurel.
On the Atlantic Radiology Court, Nicolas Kicker faces Aidan Mayo, Andres Martin plays Clement Tabur, and Alex Rybakov meets Kilian Feldbausch.
Doubles action is also scheduled for later in the day, beginning not before 5 p.m.
Tournament officials note all match times are subject to change, with players called from the locker room and lounge area as courts become available.
Full order of play click here.
Purchase tickets here.
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