Niland eyes top 100 after victory in Israel

IRISH tennis sensation Conor Niland is targeting a spot in the top 100 in the world by the end of 2010.

The Limerick native captured the singles title at the Israel Open at Ramat Hasharon on Saturday after a marathon three hours and eight minutes victory over Brazilian Thiago Alves 5-7 7-6 (7/3) 6-3.

But the silverware and the pay cheque (€11,309) are of secondary importance for Niland who is set to shoot up the ATP rankings which will be published later today.