Luka Mikrut wins ATP Challenger title in Genoa

Croatian tennis player Luka Mikrut has secured his third career ATP Challenger singles title after winning the tournament in Genoa. In the final, the 22-year-old from Split defeated Italy’s Carlo Alberto Caniato in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5.

Before reaching the final, Mikrut defeated Germany’s Marvin Möller in the semifinals. Mikrut won that match 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-3) in a tiebreak, marking his third consecutive victory over Möller.

With this victory, Mikrut has climbed to 166th in the ATP rankings. This marks his sixth career Challenger final and his third title at this level.