The 28-year-old South African completed a successful week in Egypt, claiming the ATP Challenger title at Soma Bay following a series of wins against strong international opposition.
Egypt (28 January 2026) – Lloyd Harris’s steady climb back into form continues to gather momentum, with the South African producing another great run on the ATP Challenger circuit.
Lloyd secured a title-winning performance at the Soma Bay Challenger. Just once again showing resilience and composure that once carried him into the world’s top 50. His latest performances underline improved results and growing confidence after a prolonged spell disrupted by injury.
At Soma Bay, Lloyd navigated the early rounds with authority, easing through the round of 32 before being pushed harder in the last 16. After surrendering the second set in a tight tie-break, the Capetonian dug deep, regrouped, and closed out the match with maturity to secure his place in the quarter-finals.
Now that run resulted in him lifting the trophy, a significant milestone as he rebuilds momentum on hard courts. The victory adds valuable ranking points.
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A scheduled match against France’s Hugo Grenier in the Manama Challenger Round of 32 was expected to be Lloyd’s next test, but the encounter was cancelled shortly before play, with further updates awaited. While that fixture will have to wait, Lloyd’s recent form already speaks loudly. Hugo, who is ranked just inside the top 180, is on the Challenger Tour, making the matchup a notable next test after Lloyd’s title run.
The ATP Challenger Tour, widely regarded as the proving ground between the ITF circuit and the ATP Tour, remains a crucial pathway for players rebuilding or refining their game.
With fitness improving and results following, Lloyd Harris’s bounce-back story continues to take shape.
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