Alexandr Tiutchenko wins Trofeo Antonino Mercadante in Palermo

The 12th Trofeo Antonino Mercadante, an ITF J100 international under-18 tennis tournament held at Circolo Tennis Palermo, has concluded with victories for international players.

In the men's final, Ukraine's Alexandr Tiutchenko secured the title by defeating Italy's Luca Cosimi with a score of 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. This marks Tiutchenko's third seasonal title and serves as preparation for the junior Australian Open qualifiers.

In the women's final, Poland's Antonina Snochowska defeated Italy's Anna Nerelli in three sets, 6-7, 6-3, 6-3. Earlier in the tournament, Nerelli had reached the semifinals after defeating Nicoletta Cavaleri.