Alexandre Muller Wins Hong Kong Open Title

Alexandre Muller from France secured his first ATP Tour title by defeating Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the Hong Kong Open final. The match lasted 1 hour and 43 minutes, with Muller coming back after losing the first set, a feat he accomplished in every match of the tournament. Nishikori, 35, who was aiming for his first title since 2019, started strong but could not maintain his momentum, marking his 27th tour-level final. This victory allowed Muller to rise to a career-high ranking of 56th in the world. Nishikori's performance was notable as he returned to the top 100 for the first time since June 2022, following his struggles with injuries. Muller praised Nishikori's resilience and expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout the week.