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Top 5 Photos 10/19: Zverev wins 12th ATP title in Cologne

By Jordaan Sanford

A few champions received some new hardware as they managed to top tricky opponents in their respective events in Europe over the weekend. And this week, the action is going strong in Antwerp as many top names start their week at the European Open.

These are the Top 5 photos from Cologne, St. Petersburg and Antwerp.

1

Alexander Zverev

Before the German began his winner speech at his home tournament in Germany, he was greeted by the cute sponsor dog Barney.

COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 18: Alexander Zverev of Germany takes care of sponsor dog Barney during the podium after winning the final match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada of day seven of the Bett1Hulks Indoor tennis tournament at Lanxess Arena on October 18, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
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2

Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime

In all six of the Canadian's finals, he has fallen short of capturing an ATP title. In his latest he had to face this year's US Open finalist Zverev and simply wasn't given any opportunities to upset the world No. 7.

Instead, Zverev comfortably posted a 6-3, 6-3 score to pick up his 12th ATP title.

Winner Germany's Alexander Zverev and 2nd placed Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime (L) celebrate with their trophies after the mens final of the 'Bett1Hulks Indoors' tennis tournament at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, western Germany, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
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3

Andrey Rublev

Borna Coric had his chances, but the Russian managed to come out on top on his home soil in St. Petersburg. With a 7-6( 5), 6-4 score he claimed his fourth title of 2020, tying Novak Djokovic for most titles this season.

Russia's Andrey Rublev poses with the trophy after winning the St. Petersburg Open tennis tournament final match against Croatia's Borna Coric in Saint Petersburg on September 18, 2020. (Photo by OLGA MALTSEVA / AFP) (Photo by OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP via Getty Images)
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4

Frances Tiafoe

After winning an ATP Challenger event in Parma, Tiafoe picked up another good win against Dusan Lajovic, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to move onto the second round.

ATTENTION EDITORS - HAND OUT - EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO SALES - US Frances Tiafoe pictured in action during a first round of the simples men competition between Serbian Dusan Lajovic and US Frances Tiafoe at the European Open Tennis ATP tournment, in Antwerp, Monday 19 October 2020. BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
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5

Alex de Minaur

The 21-year-old became the youngest Ultimate Tennis Showdown champion on Sunday by taking out Richard Gasquet in the innovative event's final round. But now, the Aussie will have to face the Frenchman again on the same courts in Antwerp's opening round.

Australian Alex De Minaur pictured during an interview ahead of the European Open Tennis ATP tournment, in Antwerp, Monday 19 October 2020. BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
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