Alejandro Davidovich Fokina wins ATP Chengdu title after skipping US Open

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won the ATP Chengdu title on October 1, following a decision to skip the US Open to focus on recovery from a lower-back injury. He returned to competitive play in September after nearly three months off, securing his victory in Chengdu with resilience, coming back from a set down in the semifinals and winning the final against Hubert Hurkacz. Davidovich Fokina has now won two ATP titles this year, further solidifying his place as a contender in ATP events. He is set to face Matteo Berrettini in the round of 32 in Tokyo next.

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