Dellavedova wins M25 in Qian Daohu

Matthew Dellavedova claimed his ninth singles title of 2026 at the M25 tournament in Qian Daohu, China, defeating Belarusian Martin Borisiouk in the final with scores of 6-4 and 7-6(4). This victory marked his 96th win of the year, with only 32 losses, giving him a 75% success rate since the start of the year.

Recent success in China

Dellavedova had previously won the M25 in Lu’an, China, the prior week, defeating Turkish player Mert Alkaya with scores of 6-2 and 6-1. This back-to-back success in China highlights his strong performance on the ITF men’s circuit.

Notable ITF results

Dellavedova's performance has drawn attention from the ITF, with notable results including a quarterfinal win against Frenchman Arthur Weber (6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4), followed by victories over Egor Pleshivtsev (6-1, 6-1) and Borisiouk. His consistent results on the ITF circuit have contributed to his rise in the ATP rankings.

Career-best ATP ranking

Dellavedova's performance has helped him reach a career-best world ranking of 250th on October 19, 2026, compared to 519th at the end of 2025. This represents a significant improvement in his professional tennis career.

Upcoming match in Tamworth

Dellavedova is set to compete in the upcoming M25 in Tamworth, where he will face fellow Australian Hayden Jones in the opening round. His father, Peter Dellavedova, participated in an interview on The First Serve Live on Monday night.