Third-seeded Kazakh star Alexander Bublik added another trophy to his breakout year, overcoming French qualifier Valentin Royer in a nail-biting final at the ATP Hangzhou Open. The world No. 19 needed two tiebreakers to seal the deal, proving why he's one of tennis' most electric players this season. 💥
Bublik wowed fans with a gravity-defying running lob at 3-3 in the first set, later closing the tiebreaker 7-4 with an ace. Royer fought hard, even earning a break point early in the second set, but Bublik's clutch volleys and a championship-winning forehand down the line sealed his victory in style. 🏆
This marks Bublik's fourth title in 2024 after wins in Halle, Switzerland, and Austria – making him second only to Carlos Alcaraz (7 titles) in this year's ATP race. With his signature mix of power shots and court artistry, the 26-year-old is quickly becoming must-watch TV for tennis fans worldwide. 🌍✨
