Marcondes retains the vice championship after losing to Basavareddy in San Diego

A return to weight after four years

Paulista Igor Marcondes played on Sunday his first challenger final in four years. The tournament, level 75, was held in San Diego, United States, and ended with the Brazilian in second place.

Marcondes, who had already experienced highlights on the circuit, returned to fight for a title in this category after a long gap four years separate this decision from the last time he had come so far in a challenger.

The opponent and the outcome of the decision

On the other side of the court was 21-year-old North American Nishesh Basavareddy, world No. 167 and tournament's leading scorer.[1] Playing at home, Basavereddy confirmed favourites and clinched his fourth title.[2]

The match ended with victory for the home tennis player, leaving Marcondes as runner-up of the level 75 event in San Diego.

What It Means for the Brazilian

Reaching a challenger final after four years represents, in practice, a resumption of competitiveness for Marcondes.

For Basavareddy, the result confirms a good phase: at 21 years old, the American now adds four titles and continues as head of key 1 in tournaments of this size, occupying 167th position in the world ranking.

Where things are now

Marcondes ends the week in San Diego with the vice-championship, a result that puts him back in challenger finals after four years. Basavareddy, for his part, raises another trophy at home and maintains the upward trajectory.

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