It was a night to remember in Chengdu! 🎾 Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabilo rose from the brink of defeat to stun top seed Lorenzo Musetti and lift the ATP 250 trophy.
Tabilo took control early, winning the first set 6-3 with a powerful serve and fearless groundstrokes.
Italy’s Musetti, who lost last year's final to China's Shang Juncheng, fought back in set two, taking it 6-2 as he showcased his one-handed backhand magic.
The third set turned into a rollercoaster: Musetti led 6-5 and held two championship points with a sublime backhand winner but faltered under pressure.
In the tension-packed tiebreak, Tabilo dominated at the net and clinched it 7-5. The 28-year-old collapsed in celebration, earning his third ATP title and rewriting his ranking history.
With this hard-court triumph, Tabilo vaults up 40 spots to world No. 72. Keep your eyes on this rising star – he’s just getting started! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
