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Bublik Triumphs at Hong Kong Open, Enters Top 10

1/12/2026

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Alexander Bublik defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 6-3 to win the Bank of China Hong Kong Open.
The win is Bublik's ninth Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title and marks his Top 10 debut, making him the first Kazakhstani man to reach the Top 10.
Musetti will enter the Top 5 for the first time despite the loss.
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash praised Bublik's talent and compared him to Nick Kyrgios.

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Alexander Bublik defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 6-3 to win the Bank of China Hong Kong Open.
The win is Bublik's ninth Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title and marks his Top 10 debut, making him the first Kazakhstani man to reach the Top 10.
Musetti will enter the Top 5 for the first time despite the loss.
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash praised Bublik's talent and compared him to Nick Kyrgios.