World No. 5 Andrey Rublev has started 2024 with a notable victory at the Hong Kong Open, securing his 15th career ATP title. He defeated Emil Ruusuvuori in a straight-sets final, 6-4, 6-4, becoming the first new champion in Hong Kong since 2002. Rublev's journey to the title included a hard-fought semifinal against Jerry Shang, winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, and reaching an ATP Tour semi-final for the 8th consecutive season. Other notable matches featured Marin Cilic securing a 6-3 opener over Struff, Lorenzo Musetti's 6-4 win over Wong, and Shang's first set 6-4 victory over No. 1 seed Rublev. Additionally, Emil Ruusuvuori reached the final after a second set win of 7-5 over Ofner. Rublev's triumph in Hong Kong is his 24th career final appearance and demonstrates his continued presence as a top contender in the ATP Tour.
Congrats to @AndreyRublev97 on clinching his 15th career ATP title. ๐ The top seed in Hong Kong, Rublev secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Emil Ruusuvuori. ๐ช https://t.co/hn7a57vy7E
In good spirits ๐ @AndreyRublev97 becomes the first new champion in Hong Kong since it was last held in 2002 ๐ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/tHFYNr6hGf
"He's got that winning feeling again!" ๐ Andrey Rublev BEATS Emil Ruusuvuori to the Hong Kong Open title to start 2024 in style ๐๐พ https://t.co/OzlaMGKVeG
Eyes on the prize ๐ @AndreyRublev97 takes the first set of the @Hkto_mens final against Ruusuvuori, 6-4. #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/LuWLNNmLmU
Into the final! @AndreyRublev97 fights past an inspired Jerry Shang 4-6 6-2 6-3 ๐ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/bCCIMLOHxt
24th ATP Tour final โ @AndreyRublev97 saved 13 break points on his way to defeating Shang 4-6, 6-2, 6-3! @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/Pbn7RqUb9d
#5 Andrey Rublev starts 2024 with a final in Hong Kong, the 24th of his career. 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals against Jerry Shang. Gets Emil Ruusuvuori tomorrow. https://t.co/gyxZbiurc8
ANDREYYYYYYY ๐คฉ @AndreyRublev97 | @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/MOFHLChVaD
He's smooth ๐ @AndreyRublev97 | @Hkto_mens https://t.co/YsP7Xgnj68
Going the distance โ๏ธ @AndreyRublev97 bounces back to level the tie 6-2 to force a decider against Shang for a place in the final! @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/tIgV2yrkV8
Stunning set โจ Shang showing why he's one of the brightest #NextGenATP talents in tennis by securing the opener 6-4 over No. 1 seed Rublev! @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/aZRyFCCAZ6
Strong reply ๐ฌ @EmilRuusuvuori takes the second set 7-5 to force a decider against Ofner @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/ecD1noZXU4
"Challenge it." ๐ @AndreyRublev97 defeated Arthur Fils in a #HongKong quarterfinal rollercoaster, but the real highlight was as a moment of good sportsmanship between the pair. โคต๏ธ https://t.co/dSbroO93lM
Rollercoaster match! ๐ข @AndreyRublev97 reaches an ATP Tour semi-final the 8th consecutive season after fighting past Fils 6-4, 1-6, 6-2! @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/s8XaWEdkKz
Respect ๐ค @AndreyRublev97 battles past Fils 6-4 1-6 6-2 to reach the semi-finals ๐ฅ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/9XSBW2F8MM
Making all the right moves โก๏ธ Huge serving from @AndreyRublev97 to secure the opener 6-4 over Fils! @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/7NrTO1llrK
Brilliant sportsmanship from @AndreyRublev97 ๐ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/r0ihvFzfiE
A @AndreyRublev97 classic ๐ฅ @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/VRDZMFNh5p
Last name into the quarter-finals โ @AndreyRublev97 fights off Broady 6-4 7-6 @Hkto_mens https://t.co/8HZq0bqSiG
A supreme return from @AndreyRublev97 on his way to claiming the opener 6-4 over Broady @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/piC2lIcYGq
What. A. Hold. ๐ง @FTiafoe saves two set points on his way to victory ๐ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/rJbGOeu8to
Shang outlasts Botic 6-7 7-6 7-6 to reach his first ATP Tour quarter-final! ๐ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/iEhpHslKhI
Made to work โ๏ธ A close first set goes the way of @Boticvdz 7-6 against Jerry Shang. @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/hrEzTi4NXp
A @Lorenzo1Musetti masterpiece ๐จ A Lovely backhand from the No. 6 seed on his way to taking the opener 6-4 over Wong. @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/zMgGNBaOVl
Very impressive start ๐ซ Terrific forehand return from @cilic_marin on his way securing the opener 6-3 over Struff! @Hkto_mens | #BOCHKTO2024 https://t.co/EyCIEidYiw
#HappyNewYear from Hong Kong! ๐ญ๐ฐ @Hkto_mens https://t.co/02wnqCOtZQ