Bublik’s Altitude Double: Back‑to‑Back Titles After Generali Open Triumph
Alexander Bublik capped an unbeaten fortnight in the Alps by subduing France’s Arthur Cazaux 6‑4, 6‑3 for the Generali Open crown in Kitzbühel. The Kazakh fired 26 winners, erased four of five break points and leaned on first‑strike precision that has now carried him through eight straight victories, including last week’s title in Gstaad. Cazaux, contesting his first tour final, showed composure—seven aces, zero double faults—but couldn’t blunt Bublik’s altitude‑aided serve returns. Bettors who rode Bublik through Switzerland and Austria cashed plus‑money outrights two Sundays running, a reminder that surface continuity and confidence streaks can outweigh fatigue concerns; those angles are broken down in 5 Important Tips for Betting on Tennis.
Back in the final in DC 🤩@alexdeminaur ends Moutet's run 6-4 6-3 to book his spot in the title match.@mubadalacitidc | #MubadalaCitiDCOpen pic.twitter.com/q8J1urZ46D
— ATP Tour (@atptour) July 27, 2025
Darderi Keeps Rolling: Nine Straight Wins, Second Trophy in Two Weeks
Luciano Darderi continued his summertime surge by dismissing Spain’s Carlos Taberner 6‑3, 6‑3 to secure the Croatia Open title in Umag. The 23‑year‑old Italian ripped seven aces, captured 87 percent of first‑serve points and never allowed Taberner—appearing in his first final—to find rhythm. Darderi’s flawless 4‑0 record in tour finals now includes consecutive titles after last week’s Nordea Open success, giving him a nine‑match winning streak on clay. For handicappers, Darderi’s finish underscores how quickly a player can flip from “outsider” to “market darling,” and why tracking emerging form against surface specialists is critical; stay disciplined with stake sizing via Bankroll Management 101 as his odds inevitably shorten heading into the U.S. hard‑court swing.