2026 International Challenger - Zhangjiagang concludes with thrilling finals

The 2026 International Challenger – Zhangjiagang concluded at the Zhangjiagang branch of the China Tennis Academy after eight days of competition from Aug 30 to Sept 6.

A total of 61 professional tennis players from 21 countries and regions, including China, the United States, and Switzerland, competed in Zhangjiagang. They delivered 64 exciting matches and brought world-class tennis action to local fans. As an important stop on the ATP Challenger Tour, the Zhangjiagang event offered total prize money of $100,000, with the singles champion earning 75 ATP ranking points.

JiSung Nam and Uisung Park win the men's doubles title, while Wang Aoran and Joshua Charlton finish runners-up at the 2026 International Challenger – Zhangjiagang. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

In the men's doubles final, the Chinese-Australian pairing of Wang Aoran and Joshua Charlton faced South Korea's JiSung Nam and Uisung Park. After a hard-fought three-set battle, the Korean duo clinched the doubles title with more precise play at the net.

Ilia Simakin wins the men's singles title at the 2026 International Challenger – Zhangjiagang. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

In the men's singles final, Ilia Simakin faced off against Thai qualifier Kasidit Samrej. The two players held serve through the opening stages of the first set, trading blows until 3-3, before Simakin secured a crucial break in the eighth game to take the set 6-3. Carrying that momentum into the second set, he broke early and won 6-1 to claim the singles title. It was the second ATP Challenger title of Simakin's career.