Dylan Dietrich Claims Second Straight Challenger Title in Sioux Falls
The University of Virginia senior defeated Liam Draxl in three sets to climb into the ATP Top 200.
By Ayanda Boateng ·
The 2026 MarketBeat Open in Sioux Falls concluded on Sunday with a victory for Dylan Dietrich, who secured his second consecutive Challenger Tour title. Dietrich defeated No. 5 seed Liam Draxl with a score of 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The win extends Dietrich’s winning streak to ten consecutive matches. Since July 20, the 22-year-old Zurich native has posted an 18-3 record across five tournaments. His performance moved him from the No. 556 rank to the No. 187 position in the ATP rankings, marking his entry into the Top 200 for the first time.
Dietrich, a senior at the University of Virginia and the current No. 1 ranked collegiate player, previously won his first Challenger title in Columbus on Oct. 4. He broke serve in only one instance during the final, facing a single break point across the last two sets. He won 10 of 11 sets during the tournament week.
Draxl, a 24-year-old from Canada who played college tennis at Kentucky, had a difficult week. He faced three straight matches that went to three sets. In the final, he was broken in the sixth game of the second set and the seventh game of the third set, losing both decisive sets.
The Canadian had reached the final by defeating No. 3 seed Darwin Blanch in the quarterfinals and qualifier Sebastian Dominko in the semifinals. Draxl saved two match points against Dominko to advance. This appearance marks his second Challenger final of the season, following a runner-up finish in Winnipeg in July.
Draxl’s ranking improved from No. 194 to No. 166 in the PIF ATP rankings. He is a member of Canada’s Davis Cup team, which is scheduled to play Czechia in the quarterfinals on Nov. 24. The Sioux Falls final featured two players with college ties for the third consecutive year, following results in 2024 and 2025.
