Coric Wins Zadar Challenger and Ends Royer's 14-Match Winning Streak

le 23/03/2025 à 14h10

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The final of the Zadar Challenger 75 pitted Borna Coric against Valentin Royer. Riding a 14-match winning streak, Royer came in strong, even though he was not the favorite against the Croatian.

In a final heavily disrupted by wind and rain interruptions, Coric emerged victorious in three sets, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. This win will allow him to re-enter the Top 100.

As for Royer, he continues his rise in the rankings, as his strong performance this week temporarily places him at 115th in the world.

Coric Borna

117e, 538 points

Royer Valentin

57e, 936 points

Coric B • 3

Royer V • 5

Zadar

Draw

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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