Alexander Bublik’s emotions got the better of him during his China Open match against Flavio Cobolli, resulting in a dramatic racket smash. After winning the first set 6-4, Bublik struggled in the second, missing a crucial backhand at deuce. His frustration erupted as he smashed his racket five times into the court, ultimately tossing it aside.

Cobolli capitalized on Bublik’s outburst, taking the second set 6-1. Despite Bublik’s efforts, the Italian prevailed in a tense final-set tiebreak, securing a 7-6(4) victory and advancing to the next round.

Bublik’s temper flared, but Cobolli’s performance proved resilient, helping him overcome criticism from his recent comments favoring Carlos Alcaraz over fellow Italian Jannik Sinner as the best player in the world.

Alexander Bublik in 2024

Currently the world no.

26, Alexander played his last match on the 26^th of September when he lost to world no.32 Flavio Cobolli 4-6 6-1 7-6(4) in the 1^st round in Beijing (draw).

During this season Alexander has a compiled 24-22 win-loss record. Bublik has won 1 title in Montpellier. Bublik reached the final in Dubai.

Alexander Bublik

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