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Bublik Claims Hong Kong Title to Enter ATP Top 10

Italy will feature two men in the top five for the first time after Lorenzo Musetti's rise alongside Jannik Sinner.

Overview

  • Alexander Bublik defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in a 1 hour 38 minute final to win the ATP 250 in Hong Kong.
  • The triumph is Bublik's ninth career title and his fifth since June, underscoring his sustained form across surfaces.
  • Monday's rankings will place Bublik at No. 10 for the first time in his career and elevate Musetti to a career-high No. 5.
  • Shortly after the singles final, Musetti partnered Lorenzo Sonego to win the doubles title over Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 6-4, 2-6, 10-1.
  • Bublik said his lone season goal was the top 10 and welcomed the strong start ahead of next week's Australian Open.