5 February 2024 | Tennis Australia
Omar Jasika (Vic) claimed the singles title at the Burnie International 1 event on Sunday.
A resurgent Jasika defeated four Australians during his title-winning run in the men’s singles competition, which included a 6-2 6-7(2) 6-3 victory against compatriot Alex Bolt in the final.
The 26-year-old also eliminated defending champion Rinky Hijikata in the second round.
Jasika’s three-set triumph against world No.74 Hijikata was the biggest win of his career and his first top-100 victory in eight years.
It continues an impressive run of form for world No.293 Jasika, who qualified at last month’s Australian Open and has now won eight of his past nine matches.
This is Jasika’s second career ATP Challenger singles title and first since his triumph in Burnie seven years ago.
The Australian Pro Tour continues this week with back-to-back events in Burnie.
> VIEW: Burnie International 2 men’s singles draw
> VIEW: Burnie International 2 women’s singles draw
Burnie International 2024 – finals
Men’s singles: Omar Jasika (AUS) d Alex Bolt (AUS) 6-2 6-7(2) 6-3
Women’s singles: [2] Priscilla Hon (AUS) d Sara Saito (JPN) 6-3 6-0
Men’s doubles: [1] Alex Bolt (AUS)/Luke Saville (AUS) d [2] Tristan Schoolkate (AUS)/Adam Walton (AUS) 5-7 6-3 [12-10]
Women’s doubles: Paige Hourigan (NZL)/Erin Routliffe (NZL) d
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