Rolex Paris Masters France
Zverev Wins Paris Masters Title; Shnaider Claims Hong Kong Crown
No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev raced to his twenty third profession title on Sunday on the Rolex Paris Masters in Paris, France, defeating native hero Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2.
Needing one hour and quarter-hour to seal his victory, Zverev slammed 16 winners, broke serve on 4 events and hit 4 aces throughout the encounter.
Enhancing to 2-1 in opposition to Humbert in lifetime conferences, Zverev will now transfer again to the No. 2 rating on the earth on Monday. The German star has file a powerful 66-20 singles file in 2024.
He now owns seven Masters 1000 titles. The 27-year-old additionally gained the title in Rome, Italy earlier this 12 months and made the finals of the French Open.
Humbert, who had a banner week of his personal, defeated No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz and inform Russian Karen Khachanov en-route to the finals.
The Frenchman might be ranked No. 14 on the earth when the most recent rankings are launched.
The Tour will now shift its focus to the the 2 ATP Tour 250 occasions in Metz, France and Belgrade, Serbia, earlier than concluding the season on the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
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Hong Kong Tennis Open—Hong Kong, China
High seeded Russian Diana Shnaider took dwelling her fourth title of the 12 months in simple style on Sunday in Hong Kong, China, defeating No. 2 seed Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-2.
Needing just one hour and 11 minutes to seal her title, Shnaider hit three aces, gained 76 % of his first serve factors and broke serve on 4 events.
By no means going through a break level throughout the match, Shnaider concluded her 12 months with a 54-22 singles file. She might be ranked No. 12 on the earth on Monday. A profession excessive.
Boulter, who entered the ultimate with two titles in 2024, will finish her season with a 36-21 file. The 28-year-old might be ranked at a brand new profession excessive of No. 23 when the most recent rankings are launched.
Swiatek Sees First Motion In Riyadh
5-time Main winner Iga Swiatek will play her first match since dropping within the quarterfinals of the US Open on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The world No. 2 will tackle reigning Wimbledon champion Barbara Krejcikova. The pair have performed on 4 events and have every gained two matches.
The opposite match of the day will characteristic No. 3 seed Coco Gauff taking over nation girl Jessica Pegula.
Monday’s motion in Riyadh will see high seed Aryna Sabalenka going through No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini and No. 5 seed Elena Rybakina taking over No. 7 seed Qinwen Zheng.
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