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In a stunning victory, the 20-year-old Polish tennis sensation, Maks Kasnikowski, emerged victorious in the Challenger event held in Oeiras, Portugal. Facing off against Portugal’s Gastao Elias in the final, Kasnikowski secured his career’s crowning glory with a hard-fought 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-3 win.
The road to the final showcased Maks Kasnikowski’s resilience, having lost only one set throughout the tournament. His remarkable journey included a comeback against the fifth-seeded Bulgarian, Adrian Andreev, in the opening match, eventually triumphing 3-6, 7-6(10), 6-3. Notably, he breezed past tournament’s second seed, Joao Sousa, in straight sets.
The final against Elias proved to be a challenging encounter, with the first set being decided by a decisive tie-break, where Maks Kasnikowski dominated with a 7-1 victory. Although Elias claimed the second set 6-4, the Polish player rallied in the third set, breaking Elias twice to secure a 6-3 win, clinching the tournament title.