Jozef Kovalik defeated Jelle Sels in the final of the ATP Challenger event in Tulln on clay on 10 September 2022. The Slovak secured his title at the Austrian venue, extending his Challenger campaign with a victory over the Belgian opponent in the championship match. Kovalik's triumph marked a significant win at the lower tier of professional tennis, reinforcing his status as a competitive force on the Challenger circuit during the 2022 season.