Bublik wins his 4th ATP title this year by defeating Royer in Hangzhou
Valentin Royer’s impressive run at the ATP 250 in Hangzhou came to an end in the final. Coming through the qualifying rounds, the Frenchman was defeated by Alexander Bublik with a score of 7-6, 7-6.
The match was decided in two tie-breaks, as neither player managed to break their opponent’s serve, despite two break points on each side.
The Kazakh wins his 4th ATP title this season, which virtually places him 16th in the ATP rankings, his career-best position.
On his part, this final in China allows Royer to consolidate his place in the Top 100, which he entered last month.
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