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Pavel Kotov secured a swift victory over Filippo Romano in the Cherbourg Challenger final on Sunday, March 15, 2026, winning 6-2, 7-5. The win was reportedly inspired by a chance encounter with a photo of Roman Safiullin.
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Pavel Kotov, ici avec sa mère, a remporté le Challenger de Cherbourg, hier. | CHRISTIAN JEZEQUEL
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Kotov defeated Filippo Romano 6-2, 7-5 in the final of the Cherbourg Challenger on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The Russian player reportedly found inspiration in a recurring encounter with a photograph of Roman Safiullin.
The player shared a curious anecdote: In Coblence, a month ago, I came across a photo of Roman Safiullin after my win. Then, arriving in Cherbourg, I saw his photo again. I had no other option than to win.
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