Muller wins Hong Kong Open to end Nishikori's dream return
[Japan Today] - 01/5/2025
France's Alexandre Muller lifted his first ATP Tour title by beating Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the final of the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Muller won…
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