Chengdu Open—China
Shang Wins Maiden Title in Chengdu; Cilic Captures Hangzhou Crown
Chinese language phenom Juncheng Shang captured his first ATP Tour title on Tuesday in Chengdu, China, defeating high seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(4), 6-1.
Needing one hour and 39 minutes to seal his victory, Shang struck 21 winners, broke serve on three events and gained 73 % of his first serve factors.
By no means enjoying his opponent on Tour, Shang will hit a brand new profession excessive when the newest rankings are launched at No. 52. The 19-year-old left hander from Beijing, will subsequent see motion in his hometown occasion beginning later this week.
Musetti, who has had an extremely constant 12 months on Tour, fell to 39-23 on the season. The 22-year-old additionally made the finals in Umag, Croatia, London, England, gained a bronze medal on the Paris Olympics and made the semifinals of Wimbledon.
The Italian shall be ranked No. 18 when the subsequent rankings are launched.
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Hangzhou Open—China
Former US Open winner Marin Cilic notched his twenty first profession title in Hangzhou, China on Tuesday, defeating home-country favorite Zhizhen Zhang 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in a single hour and 50 minutes.
Cilic, who entered the occasion by way of a wildcard, entered Hangzhou ranked No. 777. The 35-year-old shall be ranked No. 276 when the newest rankings are launched.
Hitting 18 aces and 34 winners, Cilic used his expertise and backhand from the baseline to upend his youthful opponent.
Zhang, who was attempting to win his first ATP Tour title, by no means misplaced his serve through the tight, two set encounter.
The 27-year-old Shanghai native will subsequent see motion in Beijing, China. Zhang will transfer as much as No. 41 on the earth after his finals look.
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