Alexander Bublik is in one of those rare grooves that separates great years from merely good ones. He secured yet another ATP title in Hangzhou, edging out qualifier Valentin Royer in a tight final , 7-6(7-4), 7-6(7-4) to make it abundantly clear that 2025 may well be his season.

What stands out about Bublik this year is his ability to perform and win on all major surfaces. He claimed the prestigious Halle title on grass, collected clay-court triumphs in Gstaad and Kitzbühel, and now adds a hard-court trophy in Hangzhou. In doing so, he has joined an elite group of players this season who have made finals across all three surfaces, putting him alongside the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Alexander Zverev.

The Hangzhou Open promised drama and delivered on it. Bublik came

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