Muller wins first ATP title over Nishikori in Hong Kong

le 05/01/2025 à 10h31

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Alexandre Muller defeated Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the final of the ATP 250 in Hong Kong.

After losing the first set 6-2, the Frenchman was able to get the better of Nishikori, who seemed to be in a physical state, particularly in the final set.

He wins the tournament having conceded the first set in all five of his matches. This is the first time in ATP history that such a performance has been achieved.

Alexander Bublik had previously won the Montpellier tournament having conceded the first set, but over four matches, as he benefited from a bye in the first round.

42e, 1230 points

156e, 397 points

11e, 2870 points

Nishikori K • WC

Muller A

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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