Lithuanian tennis player V. Gaubas secured a notable victory over Croatian athlete Dino Prižmičius with a match score of 5:7, 7:5, 6:3 in a dramatic eighth-final that lasted 3 hours and 3 minutes. This victory comes as a redemption for Gaubas, as the two players had previously faced each other in a 'Challenger' series tournament, where Prižmičius had won convincingly with a score of 6:2, 6:3.

Following his impressive match, V. Gaubas is set to advance to the quarter-finals where he will compete against German player Yannick Hanfmann, who is currently ranked 81st in the ATP and recently defeated the fourth seed, Camilo Ugo Carabelli from Argentina. Gaubas’ triumph not only boosts his confidence but also secures him 57 ranking points and a cash prize of $21,155, significantly contributing to his career earnings.

With this victory, Gaubas has made a significant leap in the ATP rankings, now positioned at the 100th spot in the live rankings. This milestone represents not only a personal achievement for the athlete but also highlights the growing presence of Lithuanian players in the competitive realm of international tennis, potentially inspiring future generations of athletes in the country.