Chengdu Open—Chengdu, China
No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev captured his 21st career title on Tuesday in Chengdu, China, ousting Roman Safiullin 6-7(2), 7-6(5), 6-3.
Needing three tough sets to earn his second title of 2023, Zverev will remain at No. 10 in the world on Monday.
The 26-year-old continues a strong year on Tour, where he has compiled a 46-21 record.
Safiullin, who is playing some of the best tennis of his career, was playing in his first career final. The 26-year-old will be ranked a career high of No. 41 in the world on Monday.
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Zhuhai Championships—Zhuhai, China
Top seed Karen Khachanov claimed his fifth career title and first in five years on the ATP Tour on Tuesday, defeating No. 8 seed Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6(2), 6-1.
In a match that lasted one hour and 43 minutes, Khachanov hit nine aces, won 77 percent of his first serve points and broke serve on three occasions.
Hitting 37 winners in total, Khachanov improved to 4-1 against Nishioka in lifetime meetings.
The 27-year-old will be ranked No. 14 in the world on Monday.
Nishioka, who was looking to win third career title, will move up to No. 38 in the world on Monday.
