Overview
- Alexander Bublik defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 6-3 in the Hong Kong Open final to claim his ninth ATP title.
- The champion collected 250 ranking points to reach 3,065, breaking into the ATP top 10 for the first time.
- Musetti earned 165 points to move to 4,105 and will debut at No. 5 on Monday, extending his run to seven straight final losses and a 2-7 record in tour finals since his last title in 2022.
- Prize money from the ATP 250 event: $106,460 to Bublik and $62,115 to Musetti.
- With the Australian Open starting January 18, the ranking moves adjust projected seedings and underline Bublik’s momentum and Musetti’s continued rise.