Welcome to the Top-10, Alexander Bublik!
The high-flying Kazakhstani claimed his ninth career title – and fifth since last June – on Sunday in Hong Kong, taking out top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti, 7-6(2), 6-3.
His exploits ensure him a Top-10 ranking on Monday – the 28-year-old will rise to No.10, and become the first player from Kazakhstan to achieve the feat.
Bublik fired ten aces and saved two of three break points, surviving a trade of breaks early in the second set after taking the first set in a tiebreak.
Along the way he played the point of the tournament, turning in a dazzling defensive point that showed off all of his shotmaking prowess.
Musetti was seeking his third career title, and first since 2022.
More to follow…