Thiago Wild Wins Challenger 125 in Zug, Securing US Open Qualifying Spot
Brazilian tennis player Thiago Wild captured the Challenger 125 title in Zug, Switzerland, defeating host Marc‑Andrea Huesler 6‑4, 6‑3. The victory gives Wild 125 ATP points, €33,650 in prize money and lifts him to around No. 206 in the world rankings, putting him inside the qualifying draw for the US Open.
Wild entered the final after a straight‑sets semifinal win over Switzerland’s Dylan Dietrich. The Zug triumph equals his best Challenger result since winning in Genoa in 2023 and marks his 11th professional title.
The win also moves Wild closer to the top‑200, improving his chances of competing in the season‑ending Grand Slam.
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