Levine Captures JSM Challenger Title

Jesse Levine (second from left) continues to skyrocket up the rankings as he captured his second Challenger title in as many weeks. Levine downed Donald Young in straight sets to earn the 2007 JSM Challenger title. After a slow start, Levine quickly gained confidence and elevated his game in the first set tiebreak to take the early advantage. Both players held serve throughout the second set and, once again, Jesse pulled away in the tiebreaker to win the title. Jesse will likely be ranked inside the top 200 when the new rankings are released.

While Donald Young was unable to bring home the title, he can rest easy knowing his year is finished and that he has automatic entry into the Australian Open locked up by virtue of his ranking. When the new rankings are released on Monday, Young will be ranked inside the top 100 for the first time in his career.

In doubles, Harel Levy and Sam Warburg proved too much for Brendan Evans and Scott Lipsky. Levy and Warburg earned the early break and cruised to a 6-4, 6-0 victory. The victory earned the duo $3,100 and 60 ATP Tour doubles points.

Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, players, and officials who make the JSM Challenger possible. We look forward to another stellar tournament in 2008 and beyond!