Photograph credit score: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Maalik Konop-Defreitas is the 2025 Iron Man Champion!
Congratulations to Maalik on an impressive efficiency!
Ultimate Rating:Maalik Konop-Defreitas def. Anish Gupta 6-3, 6-3, 6-1
Maalik and Anish delivered a improbable closing, with each gamers competing at a really excessive stage. Anish got here out robust, leaping to a 3-0 lead within the opening set. After a sluggish begin, Maalik elevated his sport, rattling off six straight video games to take the primary set 6-3.
In Set 2, Anish once more seized early momentum with a 2-0 lead. As soon as extra, Maalik rose to the second—breaking again, battling by means of lengthy factors, and shutting out the set 6-3. The third set noticed Maalik go on a tear and by no means look again. Anish fought laborious whereas coping with some bodily points, however Maalik continued to play lights-out tennis and clinched the ultimate set 6-1.
Large due to each Maalik and Anish for leaving all of it on the court docket and exemplifying nice sportsmanship all through the match.
Additionally, due to USTA Chair Umpire Terry Chan who did a terrific job officiating the match.
🏅 Prizes:
Maalik Konop-Defreitas: $300 in prize cash + a brand-new Solinco Blackout racquet
Anish Gupta: $150 in prize cash + particular Solinco product
Because of everybody for a improbable event and ending the 2025 tennis season STRONG! 🎾💪.
Be looking out for the following Iron Man Event, coming in late spring/early summer season—so begin coaching after the vacations!
Particular due to Solinco Sports activities, Prime Seed Tennis Academy/Jeff Richards, USTA SoCal and 10sballs.com for his or her continued help.
See you on the court docket!
