Glinka and Dostanic to Face Off in Tallahassee Challenger First Round

The two players will meet for the first time on the ATP Challenger Tour.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:10pm

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Daniil Glinka and Stefan Dostanic are set to square off in the first round of the Tallahassee Challenger on Tuesday, April 14th. This will be the first career meeting between the two players, who are both looking to make a deep run in the ATP Challenger event.

Why it matters

The Tallahassee Challenger is an important stop on the ATP Challenger Tour, providing players ranked outside the top 100 an opportunity to earn valuable ranking points and prize money. A strong performance here could help propel either Glinka or Dostanic towards a spot in the ATP Tour's main draw events.

The details

Glinka, ranked No. 177, enters the match with a 13-11 record in 2026, including a 3-2 mark on clay courts. His best result this season was a runner-up finish at the Oeiras 2 Challenger. Dostanic, ranked No. 270, has compiled an impressive 31-9 record so far in 2026, with a 4-2 clay court record. He recently won the title at the Baton Rouge Challenger, defeating Alexis Galarneau in the final.

  • The match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th at 1:30 pm on Court 1.

The players

Daniil Glinka

A 177th-ranked player who has an overall career record of 249-188, including a 29-30 mark on clay courts. He is making his debut appearance at the Tallahassee Challenger.

Stefan Dostanic

A 270th-ranked player who has compiled a 31-9 record in 2026, including a 4-2 record on clay. He recently won the Baton Rouge Challenger title and is making his first appearance at the Tallahassee event.

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The takeaway

This first-round matchup between Glinka and Dostanic represents an opportunity for both players to gain valuable momentum and ranking points on the ATP Challenger Tour. The winner will advance to face a tougher test in the next round, putting them one step closer to the title in Tallahassee.