Alex Martínez and Raul Brancaccio set to contest the final of the II Open Menorca ATP Challenger 100
Pruchya Isaro / Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha crowned doubles champions after defeating second seeds Siddhant Banthia / Alexander Donski
The fifth day of competition at the II Open Menorca ATP Challenger 100, held this Saturday 4 April at Club Tenis Ciutadella, confirms the finalists in the singles draw ahead of Sunday’s final, scheduled for 12:00 pm, and crowns Pruchya Isaro (THA) / Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (IND) as doubles champions.
A full day of tennis unfolds under ideal conditions, with sunshine, warm temperatures and no wind, while the renovated Centre Court is packed with spectators.
Singles: finals decided by fine margins
In the first semi-final, Alex Martínez defeats Daniel Rincón 7-5/7-5 in 1 hour 57 minutes. The fifth seed from qualifying remains solid in key moments, landing 59% of first serves and winning 70% of those points (31/44).
More effective on return (4/6 break points converted), he leads the overall count (83/153 points, 54%) and confirms his strong run after eliminating top seed Valentin Royer in the Round of 16 and Pol Martín Tiffon — finalist of the 2025 edition — in the quarter-finals.
In the second semi-final, Italy’s Raul Brancaccio — who had already knocked out second seed Sebastian Ofner in the Round of 32 — overcomes Dali Blanch 6-3/0-6/7-6(2) in 1 hour 53 minutes.
The match swings throughout, with Brancaccio affected by physical discomfort and receiving treatment for lower back and piriformis issues at the end of the second set and again at the start of the third. Despite this, he remains competitive in the decider and prevails in the tie-break, backed by strong first-serve efficiency (65/88, 74%).
The singles final will feature [Q] Alex Martínez (ESP) 412 and [Alt] Raul Brancaccio (ITA) 348.
Doubles champions
Pruchya Isaro / Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha claim the doubles title at the II Open Menorca ATP Challenger 100 after defeating Siddhant Banthia / Alexander Donski 6-3/7-6(3) on Centre Court.
The Asian pairing maintains the consistency shown throughout the week, making the difference on serve (67% first serves, 28/36 points won, 78%) and controlling the rallies. They finish with 63 of 118 total points (53%), compared to 55/118 (47%) for their opponents.
After taking the opening set, they withstand the response from Banthia / Donski in the second, sealing the match in the tie-break with greater clarity in the decisive moments.
Isaro and Kaliyanda Poonacha complete an outstanding campaign, having already eliminated top seeds Kielan / Natarajan in the Round of 16, and lift the trophy in Ciutadella.
Earlier in the doubles semi-finals…
In the first semi-final, Isaro / Kaliyanda Poonacha defeat Molchanov / Watanabe 6-3/6-1 in 56 minutes, dominating both on serve and return (53/85 points, 62%).
In the second, Banthia / Donski overcome Butvilas / Pereira 6-4/6-1 in 52 minutes, raising their level in key moments and converting 5/7 break points, finishing with 51/90 total points (57%).
A day that reinforces the tournament’s level
The II Open Menorca ATP Challenger 100 heads into its final day with both finals set and a high competitive standard, defined by tight margins, tactical demands and execution under pressure.
The tournament, with main sponsorship from the Consell Insular de Menorca and support from AETIB, continues to establish itself as an event full of excitement and emerging talent.
