ATP: Alexei Popyrin wins first title in Singapore
Alexei Popyrin celebrated the first tournament victory of his career at the ATP Tour 250 event in Singapore. The Australian defeated Alexander Bublik 4-6, 6-0 and 6-2.
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last edit: Feb 28, 2021, 11:23 am
Alexei Popyrin grabbed the chance in Singapore: The 21-year-old Australian won the first title of his career with a 4: 6, 6: 0 and 6: 2 against Alexander Bublik from Kazakhstan. For Bublik, on the other hand, it was the second final defeat in 2021: at the beginning of the year he had to give up after a few minutes injured in the final against Alex de Minaur in Antalya.
Popyrin, who defeated Marin Cilic in the semifinals, will reach a new career high with Singapore's 250 points: He will be ranked 82nd in the world from Monday. For Bublik, on the other hand, it will be stressful: He has to travel directly to Rotterdam, where he will meet Alexander Zverev in round one.