Svajda dominates to win Tennis Hall of Fame men's singles title — here's how

NEWPORT — Some neat hardware is destined for Zachary Svajda’s future Rhode Island home.

Last week, Svadja told The Providence Journal that he’d love to move to the state when he’s older. 

Svadja, a 22-year-old native of San Diego, made sure to remain in good standing with Ocean State residents Sunday, July 13, hoisting the Van Alen Cup after his 7-5, 6-3 victory over former champion Adrian Mannarino in the men's singles final of the Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport.

The first set remained tightly contested to the end but Svadja’s dominance on the second-serve return made a difference, shooting 71% compared to Mannarino’s 25%.

“I kind of like the rhythm, I like the long rallies,” Svadja said. “Especially in the beginning, then I could get a feel of the match.”

Once Svadja found his groove, he was able to use it to dominate Mannarino. A glimpse of hope emerged for Mannarino as he snuck one past Svadja in the seventh game of the second set, but he was unable to sustain his success, going scoreless in the final game of the match.

“I definitely felt good this whole tournament,” Svadja said. “I liked the grass a lot. It’s definitely my favorite surface and so I knew I had to play well today.”

Zachary Svajda wins the men's singles championship, beating Adrian Mannarino at the finals of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Open, Newport, July 13, 2025.

Svadja boasts a high Challenger Tour win percentage on grass, his best on any surface. 

It helped him maintain an aggressive serve in the finals match, topping Mannarino in aces, 5-1. 

Svadja also used it to keep the veteran Frenchman chasing after balls and burning out after a hard stroke. It’s his second win over Mannarino after defeating him in the 2024 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai last year.

“He’s very hard to play,” Svadja said. “I just have to be locked in and keep playing my game.”

Svadja’s comfort despite his age propelled him to his first Challenger Tour title since the Fairfield Challenger in 2023, and his fifth Challenger championship overall.

“It’s been a really tough year,” Svadja said. “The hard work pays off. I really kept going at it and just tried to stay positive.”

Men’s doubles

J.J. Tracy and Robert Cash completed the American sweep at the Hall of Fame Open, topping Hans Hach and Christian Rodriguez, 7-6 (3), 6-3.

"Always got to represent for USA," Tracy said. "I'm glad we could continue doing that today."

The former Ohio State duo competed in the Wimbledon last weekend but lost in the second round. They earned a top seed in Newport and took care of business.

"It's a lot of fun being able to play with such a good friend," Cash said. "I think our off-court chemistry carries on to the court, so we play in sync."

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