Japan’s Kei Nishikori has admitted he didn’t know if he would make a return to the top of the men’s game after a series of injury concerns. Still, he has taken a big leap forward in the ATP Rankings after his impressive run at the Bank of China Hong Kong Open.

The Japanese never gave up, and the reward came at this week's ATP 250 event in Hong Kong! Nishikori ousted four rivals for his first ATP final since January 2019! The former US Open finalist will seek his 13th ATP title against Alexandre Muller.

France's Alexandre Muller won 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.

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.

Alexandre Muller won his first ATP Tour title at the Hong Kong Open, defeating Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3. Despite losing the first set in all his matches, Muller showcased his resilience. Nishikori's run to the final marked a significant step in his comeback from injuries and will see him return to the top 100 rankings.

Frenchman Muller fought from behind to register a 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 win in the summit clash against Nishikori on Sunday in a match that lasted an hour and 43 minutes.