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Bublik wins September’s Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve with fearless finish in Hangzhou
Kazakhstani hits daring ace in Hangzhou final
October 23, 2025
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Alexander Bublik wins September’s fan-voted Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve over Valentin Royer and Zhang Zhizhen.
By ATP Staff
Alexander Bublik brought his trademark unpredictability to Hangzhou last month, and it helped him claim the fan-voted Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve award for September.
Facing Valentin Royer In the final of the Lynk & Co Hangzhou Open, Bublik sealed the first set in style. At 6/4 in the tie-break, the Kazakhstani missed his first serve, then unleashed a 218 km/h second-serve ace down the T, catching Royer completely off guard and igniting the crowd.
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The Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve award gives fans the chance to vote for their favourite magical moments from the line. Stella Artois, one of the world’s leading premium beer brands, is a Gold Partner and Official Beer of the ATP Tour through 2028.
After his second-serve ace against Royer, Bublik went on to win the match and capture his fourth ATP Tour title of the season. During his dominant run at the Chinese ATP 250 event, he fired 70 aces and won all 44 of his service games, according to Infosys ATP Stats.
The No. 16 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Bublik claimed the September award over fellow Hangzhou contenders Royer and Zhang Zhizhen. Stay tuned to see whos serve shines next on the ATP Tour.
