On Sept. 28, the 2026 Chengdu Open ATP 250 tournament continued at the Sichuan International Tennis Center. Following intense competition, the singles final matchup was finalized that evening: Davidovich Fokina vs. Hurkacz. The singles final is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. tonight (Sept. 29). Who will be crowned the new champion? We shall wait and see!

The phrase "intense competition" was not mere rhetoric but an accurate depiction of the day's matches.

In an earlier semifinal match, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina staged a comeback to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, successfully securing his spot in the final.

▲ Davidovich Fokina

Davidovich Fokina's victory did not come easily. Basilashvili, a former world No. 16 known for his aggressive style, has been in stellar form at this year's Chengdu Open. Having advanced from the qualifying rounds to the semifinals with five consecutive straight-set victories prior to this match, his proactive gameplay caused Davidovich Fokina considerable difficulty in the first set.

Ultimately, fortune did not favor Basilashvili. Reporters observed that Davidovich Fokina benefited from at least three net cords—shots that clipped the net and landed in the opponent's court, typically making them unreturnable—prompting him to repeatedly raise his racket in apology, while Basilashvili could only wear a look of disappointment.

Midway through the match, Basilashvili appeared to experience leg discomfort, requiring a physiotherapist to enter the court for a massage, which may have also affected his performance.

Hurkacz: Locked in a Grueling Battle from the Start

The semifinal between Hurkacz and Shapovalov took place on the evening of Sept. 28. From the outset, both players were locked in a grueling battle, with the first set going to a tiebreak at 6-7(8), resulting in Hurkacz dropping the opening set. However, the former world No. 6 quickly steadied himself, playing with increasing composure before claiming two consecutive 6-3 sets to complete the comeback victory.

▲ Hurkacz

After the match, Hurkacz noted that the score remained tight throughout the first set, after which his opponent gained the upper hand. His focus, he explained, was on maintaining his rhythm and staying positive to persist in the grind.

Looking ahead to today's final, Hurkacz remarked that Davidovich Fokina was an extremely competitive player, and he expected it to be a fantastic match.

Additionally, the doubles final matchup has also been determined. The match is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. today, with the title to be contested between the pair of Robert Galloway and André Göransson and the team of Luke Johnson and Jan Zieliński.