Challenger Alicante 2026: Carreño continues his good streak on a day with almost all Spanish players

Pablo Carreño adds another victory to his record. Following his title at the Challenger in Murcia last Sunday, he debuted with a win at the Challenger in Alicante after defeating Svyatoslav Gulin with a score of 7-5, 6-1. In fact, it was the final victory of the day for the Spanish contingent, who came close to a clean sweep. There were also wins for Pedro Martínez (against Sánchez Jover at 6-3, 6-2), Pablo Llamas (over Ilya Ivashka at 6-3, 6-4), and Alejo Sánchez (against Iñaki Montes at 6-3, 6-0). Unfortunately, there was disappointment with the defeat of Dani Merida against Max Houkes (6-3, 3-6, 4-6).

Other results from the day at the Challenger in Alicante 2026

. D Blanch d. J Engel: 62 62

. M Cecchinato d. D Lajovic: 75 63

. R Safiullin d. GA Bailly: 61 64

. J De Jong d. S Pieri: 57 61 76(2)

. R Bertola d. B Hassan: 63 62

. V Gaubas d. A Shelbayh: 76(8) 67(4) 61

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