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Maalik Konop-Defreitas is the 2025 Iron Man Champion!
Congratulations to Maalik on an excellent efficiency!
Last Rating:Maalik Konop-Defreitas def. Anish Gupta 6-3, 6-3, 6-1
Maalik and Anish delivered a unbelievable ultimate, with each gamers competing at a really excessive stage. Anish got here out sturdy, leaping to a 3-0 lead within the opening set. After a sluggish begin, Maalik elevated his recreation, 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 via 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.
Big because of each Maalik and Anish for leaving all of it on the courtroom and exemplifying nice sportsmanship all through the match.
Additionally, because of 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
Due to everybody for a unbelievable event and ending the 2025 tennis season STRONG! 🎾💪.
Be looking out for the following Iron Man Event, coming in late spring/early summer time—so begin coaching after the vacations!
Particular because of Solinco Sports activities, Prime Seed Tennis Academy/Jeff Richards, USTA SoCal and 10sballs.com for his or her continued help.
See you on the courtroom!
