No. 1 Seed Wang Claims Boys' 16 & Under Title at A. David Filer, V. Memorial Open

Zesen Wang captured the Boys' 16 & Under singles title at the A. David Filer, V. Memorial Open (Level 3 Open), held September 26-28, 2026 at Leeper Tennis Center, South Bend, IN. Zesen Wang defeated Santiago Salazar 6-1, 6-1 in the final to claim the trophy.

The Final

The final brought together No. 1 seed Zesen Wang and No. 7 seed Santiago Salazar. Wang won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1.

Semifinals

Wang (No. 1 seed) advanced past Krieger (No. 8 seed) 6-2, 2-0 after Krieger retired.

Salazar (No. 7 seed) upset No. 4 seed Yuan, winning 6-2, 7-6(4).

An Upset-Filled Quarterfinal Round

Wang (No. 1 seed) advanced past Etti 6-1, 3-0 after Etti retired.

Krieger (No. 8 seed) upset No. 3 seed Ferwani in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 1-0(5).

Yuan (No. 4 seed) needed three sets to get past Tsinker, prevailing 6-2, 4-6, 1-0(9).

Salazar (No. 7 seed) upset No. 2 seed Goldman, winning 6-3, 6-1.

Detailed Results

Final

Zesen Wang [1] d. Santiago Salazar [7], 6-1, 6-1

Semifinals

Zesen Wang [1] d. Hank Krieger [8], 6-2, 2-0 (RET)

Santiago Salazar [7] d. Asher Yuan [4], 6-2, 7-6(4)

Quarterfinals

Zesen Wang [1] d. Brayden Etti, 6-1, 3-0 (RET)

Hank Krieger [8] d. Krish Ferwani [3], 6-4, 3-6, 1-0(5)

Asher Yuan [4] d. Liam Tsinker, 6-2, 4-6, 1-0(9)

Santiago Salazar [7] d. Jaden Goldman [2], 6-3, 6-1