In the Chengdu Open, top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany is set to face off against unseeded Russian Roman Safiullin in a thrilling final in Chengdu, China. Zverev showcased his resilience in the semifinals, saving all five break points and delivering nine aces en route to a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory against No. 3 seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. The German star is eager to secure his first hard-court title since the Nitto ATP Finals in November 2021.
Standing in Zverev’s path to victory is the unseeded Russian talent, Roman Safiullin, who secured his spot in the final with a notable 6-3, 6-4 upset victory against No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy. Safiullin impressed with nine aces and a flawless record of not facing a single break point in the 89-minute match. The stage is set for an exciting clash in Chengdu.
Meanwhile, at the Zhuhai Championships in China, No. 1 seed Karen Khachanov of Russia put an end to his semifinal drought by defeating No. 4 seed Sebastian Korda with a score of 7-5, 6-4. Khachanov’s victory marked his first appearance in a final since Adelaide in January 2022, and he showcased his dominance by winning 83 percent of his first-service points (30 of 36) against Korda.
Khachanov will face eighth-seeded Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in the ATP 250 hard-court final. Nishioka secured his place in the title match with a confident 6-4, 6-4 victory against Russia’s Aslan Karatsev. Although Karatsev finished with a 29-8 advantage in winners, Nishioka’s consistent play and limited unforced errors (only five compared to Karatsev’s 20) proved decisive in securing his spot in the championship showdown.
Tennis enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling finals at both the Chengdu Open and the Zhuhai Championships as these talented players vie for coveted titles on the hard courts of China.
