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Borna Gojo Wins Morelia Open Challenger, Defeats Juan Pablo Ficovich 7-6(5), 6-2

The 125-point haul lifts him to a reported No. 139.

Overview

  • Gojo beat Ficovich 7-6(5), 6-2 at Estadio Tres Marías on Saturday, closing the final in 1 hour 32 minutes.
  • As a Challenger 125 event, the title yields 125 ATP points that can speed a push toward the Top 100, with tournament reporting putting him up to No. 139 and 453 points.
  • The win marks his second Mexican Challenger trophy of 2026 after Metepec in February, underscoring how well he handles the local altitude and fast hard courts.
  • Ficovich, known for clay results with titles in São Paulo 2021, Bogotá 2022 and Cali 2024, was chasing a first hard-court crown.
  • Gojo said the victory followed two difficult years recovering from a back injury and that the weather tested both players.