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Bublik Wins Hong Kong Title as Musetti Reaches No. 5, Takes Doubles Crown

Match reports point to a right‑arm problem in the final, a week before the Australian Open.

Overview

  • Alexander Bublik defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6, 6-3 in 1:38 to win the ATP 250 Hong Kong singles title.
  • The victory confirms Bublik’s first career entry into the ATP top 10.
  • Reports from the final note Musetti experienced a right‑arm issue from late in the first set and received on-court treatment.
  • Musetti rises to a career‑high ATP No. 5, giving Italy two men in the top five with Jannik Sinner for the first time since the rankings were computerized in 1973.
  • The Italian capped the week by winning the doubles title with Lorenzo Sonego, beating Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 6-4, 2-6, 10-1.