Alexander Bublik crowned singles’ champion at Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026

Alexander Bublik has won the Men’s Singles Championship at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open (‘BOCHKTO’) 2026 after defeating top seed Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, 7-6(2), 6-3.

The seeding went according to plan this week as the tournament’s top two reached the final to compete for a confidence boosting first title of the season. Both players came out firing with neither looking like they were feeling the effects of their respective three-set semifinals yesterday. The pair were neck-and-neck until the Tie-break when the Kazakhstani ran away with it with a 7-2 scoreline.

The pair traded breaks early on in the second but the world no. 11 went up a gear to win the second set 6-3, and the ATP Tour season opener crown.

Bublik came back in the second half of 2025 after a mental and physical reset. He was quick to find his rhythm and made the French Open quarterfinals and US Open fourth round for the first time. He then won four titles between July and September, sending him to the edge of the top 10.

The ecstatic Champion said:

“It feels great, I am a bit overwhelmed with what I have achieved. This is my ninth title and to make the top 10 here in Hong Kong makes it very special. We will now relax a bit, celebrate and think about my next goal. My goal was to be top 10 but I achieved that here, so I now need to figure out my next career milestone.

When my ranking dropped last year, I realised I didn’t want to be there. I knew I had to play more and relax less. This week, I felt I played better with each match. I felt I played a great match against Jerry (Shang Juncheng), which gave me a lot of confidence. Lorenzo is a great player, no. 5 from tomorrow, and to beat him here is very satisfying.”

Musetti battled gamely but just couldn’t stay with Bublik’s power and accuracy in the second. His runner-up finish this year is an improvement on his quarterfinal 12 months ago. 

 (From left) Lorenzo Musetti & Lorenzo Sonego and Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov pose for photos at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 doubles final prize presentation

He took some consolation in the doubles when he teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego to beat Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov 6-4, 2-6 (10-1) in an entertaining doubles final. For the second year in a row, Rublev and Khachanov have had to settle for second best.

The Italian no. 1 seed commented:

“It was obviously a disappointment for me to lose the singles final but Sasha (Bublik) played well. It was very close and I know I am at that (top 10) level. I have got to keep my head up, and take chances when I have them. And to win my first doubles title with my friend, I am really happy.”

(From left) Mr. Mark Woodforde, Tournament Ambassador; Mr. Oscar Chow, Honourary Secretary of Hong Kong, China Tennis Association and Chairman of Hong Kong Tennis Open Steering Committee; Mr. Sun Yu, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive, Bank of China, Hong Kong; Mr. Kenneth Fok, JP, Legislative Councillor for the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication Functional Constituency; Miss Rosanna Law Shuk Pui, JP Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Alexander Bublik, Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 Singles Champion; Mr. Lorenzo Musetti, Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 Singles Runner Up; Mr. Michael Cheng, President of Hong Kong, China Tennis Association; Mr. Wilfred Ng, Chairman, Major Sports Events Committee; Mr. Ed Hardisty, Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open Referee; Mr. Roland Herfel, ATP Supervisor; Mr. Pat Cash, Tournament Ambassador pose for photos at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 Singles Final Prize Presentation

The Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 is proud of being an “M” Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia’s sports event capital. The “M” Mark status is awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee symbolizing intense, spectacular and signature events in the territory sports calendar.

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