Challenger
Nava launches bid for season-leading fifth Challenger title in Montevideo
High seed Baez upset
November 11, 2025
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Emilio Nava is at a career-high No. 88 within the PIF ATP Rankings.
By ATP Employees
Emilio Nava is trying to end his season in fashion. Competing this week on the Uruguay Open at a career-high No. 88 within the PIF ATP Rankings, Nava on Tuesday started his quest for a season-leading fifth ATP Challenger Tour title.
The third-seeded American kickstarted his marketing campaign in Montevideo in emphatic vogue, ousting Daniel Dutra da Silva 6-2, 6-4 within the opening spherical. Nava dropped simply 5 factors behind his first serve and saved all three break factors he confronted, in accordance with Infosys ATP Stats.
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Nava has earned all 4 of his Challenger trophies this yr on clay, a single-season file amongst People. Earlier this season, he went on a 19-match profitable streak on the floor, a run throughout which he gained three titles (Asuncion, Concepcion and Sarasota) and completed runner-up in Tallahassee.
Nava’s countryman Tristan Boyer, the defending champion in Montevideo, was additionally in motion Tuesday, however the 24-year-old was upset. Argentine Alex Barrena rallied previous Boyer 6-7(1), 7-5, 6-1.
Ecuador’s Alvaro Guillen Meza shocked high seed Sebastian Baez 7-6(3), 6-4 to achieve the second spherical. Former World No. 17 Cristian Garin superior with a 6-3, 7-5 victory towards Andrea Collarini.
Alvaro Guillen Meza is EVERYWHERE 😎
The Ecuadorian lights up Montevideo, taking down high seed Baez 7-6(3), 6-4! 👏#ATPChallenger | @uruguayopen pic.twitter.com/aDaRc2bs9s
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) November 12, 2025
