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Davidovich Clinches Chengdu Title With Tight Win Over Hurkacz

It signals restored fitness after back problems by building on the confidence he earned in Mallorca.

Overview

  • Alejandro Davidovich defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 7-6(7) in the Chengdu ATP final, closing the second-set tiebreak 9-7 on his first championship point.
  • Davidovich entered the event as the second seed while Hurkacz was fifth seed and produced 17 aces in the match but could not force a deciding set.
  • The Chengdu victory is Davidovich’s second title of the 2026 season and the second of his professional career.
  • He missed the U.S. summer swing, including the US Open, because of back problems, and this win represents a clear on-court recovery from those issues.
  • Beyond the trophy, the title will add ATP ranking points and reinforce the momentum and confidence Davidovich gained after his first career title in Mallorca, potentially improving his seeding at upcoming tournaments.