British Player Grey Wins Men’s Singles Title at 2026 Luzhou International Tennis Open
Luzhou, China – British tennis player Grey secured the men’s singles championship at the 2026 Luzhou International Tennis Open, defeating Chinese player Cui Jie in straight sets 6-1, 6-4 on April 26, 2026. The victory marked Grey’s first title at the Sichuan-based tournament, which concluded after 15 days of competition at the Luzhou Olympic Sports Park Tennis Centre.
As the top seed, Grey dominated the opening set with powerful serving and aggressive forehand play, breaking Cui Jie’s serve early to build a 5-0 lead. Although Cui Jie managed to win one game back by reducing unforced errors, Grey held serve to take the set 6-1. The second set proved more competitive, with both players exchanging breaks before Grey ultimately prevailed in a tight contest.
Grey broke serve to open the second set 3-1, but Cui Jie responded by winning three consecutive games to lead 4-3. The players traded holds through a tense middle phase, with Grey saving multiple break points to maintain parity. In the decisive tenth game, Grey converted his fourth match point to win the set 6-4 and clinch the championship.
Speaking after the match, Grey expressed his satisfaction with the performance and the tournament experience. “I’m very happy to come to Luzhou, and I’m very satisfied with the result of this tournament. Although I encountered some small setbacks during the match, I overcame them all. Thank you very much to the tournament organizers for providing excellent service. I hope to come back here in the future and achieve even better results,” Grey said in his post-match interview.
The Luzhou International Tennis Open, co-hosted by the Chinese Tennis Association and the Luzhou Municipal Government, featured 195 professional players from 30 countries and regions competing for a total prize pool of $60,000. The tournament, which ran from April 12 to April 26, 2026, included 167 matches across men’s and women’s events, making it the only international combined tennis tournament in Sichuan Province.
Luzhou has hosted this international tennis event seven times since its inception, with the 2026 edition sponsored exclusively by Luzhou Laojiao’s Guojiao 1573 brand. The tournament organizers emphasized their commitment to promoting sports tourism and community engagement through the event, highlighting improvements in venue facilities and player services throughout the competition.
For Grey, the victory in Luzhou represents a significant achievement on the Asian tennis circuit, adding to his growing list of international tournament successes. The British player’s consistent performance throughout the week, particularly his serving efficiency and mental resilience in critical moments, proved decisive in securing the title against a determined Chinese opponent.
As the tennis season progresses, both players will look to build on their performances in Luzhou. Grey aims to carry this momentum into upcoming European clay-court events, while Cui Jie will focus on refining his game ahead of domestic and regional competitions later in the year.
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