Mattia Bellucci wins 2026 Jinan International Open men’s singles title
Bellucci Outlasts Landaluce in Three Sets to Claim Jinan International Open Title
Italian tennis player Mattia Bellucci defeated Spain’s Martin Landaluce 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the men’s singles final of the 2026 Jinan International Open at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Tennis Hall, jinantimes.com.cn reported on October 18.
Bellucci Beats Landaluce in Three Sets
The match featured two closely matched seeds playing before a crowd of over one thousand spectators. Bellucci entered the final as the eighth seed with an ATP ranking of 86, while Landaluce held the fifth seed and a ranking of 73. Bellucci took control early in the first set by breaking serve in the second and fifth games, winning 6-2.
Landaluce responded in the second set by breaking Bellucci’s serve in the opening game. Both players held their remaining service games, allowing Landaluce to secure the second set 6-4. In the deciding third set, Bellucci established a 4-1 lead through aggressive baseline play and backhand slices. Despite a late push from Landaluce, Bellucci held his final service game to take the set 6-3 and seal the championship.
Bellucci and Landaluce Reflect on the Final
Reflecting on the match, Bellucci noted the physical demands of the contest and praised the event’s organization. “Today’s match dynamics favored me, and while the process was extremely difficult, I am very happy to get the win,” Bellucci told jinantimes.com.cn after the match, adding that the venue’s hardware and local weather conditions provided an ideal playing environment. Landaluce also acknowledged the high standard of competition, describing his opponent as a strong and respectable competitor.
The tournament concluded an eight-day schedule featuring 64 matches involving 70 players from 25 countries and regions. The event drew prominent international competitors, including Grand Slam champion Marin Cilic and Olympic champion Tomas Machac, both of whom made their first appearances in Jinan. Local sports organizers highlighted the event’s role in promoting tennis participation and supporting the development of competitive and mass sports across the region.
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