Maia Challenger 2025 Results: Elmer Møller Wins Singles Title
MAIA, Portugal – The 2025 Maia Challenger concluded on Sunday, November 30, with convincing victories in both the singles and doubles categories, capping off a thrilling week of indoor clay-court action at the Complexo de Ténis da Maia. Danish rising star Elmer Møller claimed the singles title, while the duo of Alexander Donski and Tiago Pereira energized the home crowd by capturing the doubles championship.
Møller Dominates Singles Final
In the singles showpiece, 21-year-old Elmer Møller demonstrated superior composure and tactical precision to defeat Slovakian qualifier Andrej Martin in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1.
Møller, seeded third for the tournament and ranked 152th in the world entering the week, lived up to his billing as one of the favorites. The Dane controlled the baseline exchanges throughout the match, breaking Martin’s rhythm early in the first set. While Martin, a veteran campaigner who fought his way through the qualifying draw to reach the final, displayed flashes of resilience, he was ultimately unable to counter Møller’s consistency.
After securing a tight first set 6-4, Møller elevated his game in the second, racing through to a commanding 6-1 finish. The victory marks a significant milestone in the young Dane’s career, providing crucial ATP ranking points as he looks to break further into the sport’s upper echelons. For Martin, despite the loss, the week represented a remarkable resurgence, having won multiple matches just to earn his place in the championship clash.
Home Glory for Pereira in Doubles
The local Portuguese fans had plenty to celebrate in the doubles final as home favorite Tiago Pereira teamed up with Bulgaria’s Alexander Donski to lift the trophy. The pair produced a stunning upset against the top-seeded team of Théo Arribagé (France) and Nino Serdarušić (Croatia), winning 6-2, 7-6(6).
Donski and Pereira started the match with high intensity, dominating the net and serving with precision to take the opening set 6-2. The second set proved to be a much tighter affair, with the top seeds pushing back to force a tiebreak. However, the Portuguese-Bulgarian tandem held their nerve in the decisive moments, closing out the tiebreak 8-6 to seal the title.
The win was particularly sweet for Pereira, who secured the title on home soil, adding a local highlight to the 8th edition of the tournament. The 2025 Maia Challenger, a key stop on the ATP Challenger Tour, once again underscored its reputation for high-quality clay-court tennis, providing a platform for established veterans and rising stars alike to shine in Portugal.
