It was a nail-biter at the Hangzhou Open in Hangzhou on the Chinese mainland, as third-seed Alexander Bublik took on underdog Valentin Royer in an epic tennis showdown.
The World No.19 Kazakh star showed why he’s one of the tour’s hottest players: at 3-3 in the first set, he pulled off a mind-blowing running lob that had everyone cheering. The set went to a tiebreaker, and Bublik slammed it home with an ace to win 7-4. 🙌
Royer tested him again early in the second set, earning a break point, but Bublik fired back with a slick volley to stay alive. After trading blows, the match headed to a second tiebreak. On championship point, Bublik unleashed a killer forehand down the line to seal the 7-4 win and lift his fourth ATP title of the season. 🎾🏆
This win adds to a stellar year for Bublik, who previously conquered Halle, the Swiss Open, and the Austrian Open. Only Carlos Alcaraz, with seven trophies, has been more successful on the tour in 2023. Not bad for a guy who’s constantly pushing the limits of what we think is possible on court! 💥
What’s next? With his serve speeding up and his highlight-reel shots going viral, keep your eyes on Bublik as he gears up for the next big event. And hey, if you’re looking for inspo to crush your own goals, take a page from Bublik’s playbook: stay fearless and keep reaching for those winners. 🚀
Reference(s):
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