Bucharest, Romania – May 18, 2025 – Promising Bulgarian Petr Nesterov captured his fifth ITF World Tennis Tour singles title at the Bucharest M15 tournament, held on clay from May 12-18, 2025.

Petr Nesterov Captures His Fifth ITF Singles Title at the Bucharest M15
In a commanding performance, the number 4 seed, Nesterov, defeated Romanian Gabi Adrian Boitan in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, in just 1 hour and 27 minutes. He broke Boitan's serve twice, once in each set, demonstrating solid baseline play and mental toughness in the decisive moments.

With this victory, Nesterov raises his ITF singles title tally to 5 wins and 3 losses in finals, cementing his status as an emerging talent at the M15 level. This victory also marks his ninth win in his last ten ITF matches.

Nesterov maintained a consistent level throughout the tournament:
Quarterfinals: Defeated Abel Forger 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
Semifinal: Defeated Oleksandr Ovcharenko 2-6, 7-5, 6-3
Final: Closed with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Boitan

At 22 years old, Nesterov has triumphed on both hard courts (2 titles) and clay courts (3 titles) throughout his ITF career. His current ATP singles ranking sits at approximately 439th, a career-high nearing 384th.

What this win means for Nesterov
📈 Momentum: A week of clay-court dominance demonstrates his readiness to compete at high-level ITF and Challenger tournaments.

🎯 Consistent results: Nine wins in his last ten matches indicate growing confidence and fitness.

🔜 Next steps: He is expected to compete in M25-level tournaments and ATP Challenger qualifiers, aiming to break into the Top 400 and move up.
In conclusion, Petr Nesterov's strong clay-court performance in Bucharest highlights his development trajectory. With his fifth ITF title and steady upward momentum, he is a player to watch as he aims for tougher competition and a higher ranking.