South Korean Soonwoo Kwon and Argentine Facundo Diaz Acosta each captured their third ATP Challenger title of the season Sunday, joining Pavel Kotov as the only players to achieve the feat in 2026.
Kwon captured his second consecutive Challenger trophy at the Wuxi Open while Diaz Acosta won the Abruzzo Open Francavilla al Mare in Italy.
The former World No. 52 Kwon, who is currently completing 18 months of military service, defeated China's Buyunchaokete 6-2, 7-6(2) in the final. Kwon, 28, also triumphed at the Gwangju Open in April and the NovaWorld Phan Thiet Challenger 1 in January.
“I’m really happy to win this title,” said Kwon, who boasts a 17-3 season record at ATP Challenger level. “It hasn’t been easy to travel overseas while serving in the military, so I’m very thankful to the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps for their support and consideration, which made it possible for me to compete again. Now that my rankings for Wimbledon and the US Open are secured, I’ll prepare well and do my best to show even better performances in the upcoming tournaments.”
The taste of victory 😋 #ATPChallenger | 🇰🇷 Soonwoo Kwon pic.twitter.com/RNx3FSSr3n
— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) May 10, 2026
Diaz Acosta rallied to the Francavilla al Mare title, overcoming Brazilian Gustavo Heide 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the final. Following his triumph, the 25-year-old is up to No. 148 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings. The Argentine was as low as No. 301 in the PIF ATP Rankings in February. Diaz Acosta also won the Tigre Challenger and Sao Leopoldo Challengers this season.
Facundo Diaz Acosta celebrates winning the Francavilla al Mare Challenger. Credit: Abruzzo Open Francavilla Al Mare
Hemery returns to Brazzaville, wins title after marathon week
Frenchman Calvin Hemery needed a deciding set in four of his five matches en route to winning the Brazzaville Challenger in the Republic of Congo. Seeded fifth, Hemery ousted top seed and countryman Florent Bax 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(2) in the championship match to go one step further than last year’s runner-up finish in Brazzaville. It marks Hemery’s second Challenger title and first since 2017.
Roncadelli secures maiden Challenger crown
Uruguay’s Franco Roncadelli lifted his first Challenger title at the Santos Brasil Tennis Cup, where he beat Argentine Hernan Casanova 6-3, 6-2 in the final. Up 32 places to No. 242 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, the 26-year-old Roncadelli is set for a new career high.
New champion in town 😎#ATPChallenger | @InstitutoSports pic.twitter.com/M5PLzU9NJK
— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) May 10, 2026
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