WATCH: Arthur Fils beat Alexander Zverev in Hamburg Open finals

In a thrilling final at the Rothenbaum Tennis Center on Sunday afternoon, Frenchman Arthur Fils, the fifth seed, emerged victorious against top-seeded German Alexander Zverev to clinch the Hamburg Open trophy. Fils defeated Zverev in a hard-fought battle as he prevailed with the scoreline of 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1).

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The moment Arthur Fils defeated Zverev for the biggest win of his career and his FIRST ATP 500 title!#HamburgOpenpic.twitter.com/BjX3etT3Q5

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Throughout the tournament, Fils demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill. Ranked No. 28, he overcame a series of formidable opponents. His journey to the final included a comeback win against Spaniard Jaume Munar (5-7, 6-3, 6-1), a solid victory over Serb Laslo Djere (7-6 (3), 6-2), an impressive performance against second seed Dane Holger Rune (6-4, 4-1 ret.), and a dominant display against Argentinian Sebastian Baez, the No. 3 seed (6-2, 6-2).

Alexander Zevrev also dominated the tournament

On the other hand, No. 4 ranked Zeverv also showcased his prowess throughout the tournament. He secured wins against Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong (6-2, 6-2), Frenchman Hugo Gaston (4-6, 6-2, 7-5), Chinese No. 8 seed Zhizhen Zhang (6-4, 6-3), and Spaniard Pedro Martinez (6-2, 6-4), setting the stage for an intense final against Fils.

The final match was a display of high-calibre tennis from both players. Fils took the first set 6-3, but Zverev fought back to claim the second set 6-3, setting up a decisive third set. In the tiebreak, Fils showed exceptional composure and skill, securing a 7-6 (1) victory and his first Hamburg Open title.

This victory marks a significant milestone in Arthur Fils' career, underscoring his potential as a rising star in the tennis world. Up next the Tennis world will be eyeing the upcoming Paris Olympics which will see a lot of ATP and Grand Slam winners fighting for Gold.