Alexander Bublik had one of his days in Rome against Casper Ruud before losing in three sets 6-1 4-6 7-6(0). The opening set was a sheer disaster for Alexander who gave a little show at the very end.
Bublik’s encounter versus Ruud provided him with the chance to display his diverse repertoire of unusual shots. The Kazakh, who was born in Russia, made a sign that he would play an underarm serve as he got ready to serve. He then grinned, instantly changed his mind, and extended his hands to Ruud in an apology.
Bublik, however, was not yet finished with his shenanigans. He prepared to serve once more and played a fictitious underarm stroke this time. Bublik was unable to return the shot with his racquet because Ruud was prepared for it. This caused the crowd to erupt, and Ruud could not help but smile.
Alexander Bublik in 2023
Currently ranked no.49, Alexander played his last match on the 14th of May when he was overcome by world no.4 Casper Ruud 6-1 4-6 7-6(0) in the 3rd round in Rome (draw).
This season the Kazakhstani has managed to achieve an overall 11-18 win-loss record. Alexander Bublik’s best accomplishment of the year was reaching the semifinal in Marseille.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Geneva. The main draw will start on the 21st of May.
Ruud in Rome, ranking, and results in 2023
LWLLLLWLLL At the moment ranked no.4, Ruud has managed to achieve an overall 13-9 win-loss record in 2023. The Norwegian is now playing in Rome where he toppled the world no.89 Arthur Rinderknech 6-4 6-0 and the world no.49 Alexander Bublik 6-1 4-6 7-60.
Casper Ruud will square off with the world no.62 Laslo Djere in the 4th round. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Djere.
Ruud clinched 1 title in 2023 in Estoril.
The Norwegian won 10 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 9 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Ruud will play next in Geneva (Gonet Geneva Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 21st of May.
Alexander Bublik and Casper Ruud clashed against each other 6 times. Their actual record is 5-1 for Ruud. Before, the last time they competed against each other, Casper Ruud won 6-1 4-6 7-6(0) in the 3rd round in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 14th of May 2023.
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