In a comeback story straight out of a sports movie 🎬, France's Alexandre Muller claimed his first ATP title at the Hong Kong Open in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) this Sunday! The world No. 67 rallied after losing the first set 2-6 to defeat Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3 in the final showdown.
🏟️ Victoria Park erupted as Muller – who'd trailed in *every* match this week – turned underdog dreams into reality. 'No words… I just won!' the emotional Frenchman told cheering fans.
For 35-year-old Nishikori (once ranked No. 4 globally), this marked his first final since 2019. The wildcard entrant had hoped to revive his career after injuries derailed his momentum, even benefiting from Chinese teen Shang Juncheng's semifinal withdrawal due to illness.
🎾 The 1-hour-43-minute thriller proves tennis' new gen is here to play – but never count out the legends! What's next for both athletes? Stay tuned ⚡
