Overview
- Alexander Bublik beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-6, 6-3 in 1 hour 38 minutes to win the ATP 250 event in Hong Kong.
- Musetti was treated on court for right-arm discomfort late in the first set, and reports said it affected his level thereafter.
- With the title, Bublik secures his debut in the ATP top 10 starting next week.
- Musetti's semifinal comeback over Andrey Rublev guaranteed him a rise to world No. 5 from Monday.
- Italy will have two men in the ATP top five with Musetti joining Jannik Sinner, as players wrap up preparation for the Australian Open.