This season, Jannik Sinner has dominated the tennis scene with seven titles, including two Grand Slams, and made a lasting impression at exhibition events such as the Six Kings Slam. However, his recent remark regarding that enormous tournament payout is what people are talking about, not just his winning streak. Following the fervour among fans, Alexander Bublik has now replied in with what appears to be a clever jab at the Italian celebrity.
Bublik was questioned about his wins this year during the most recent interview. According to ATP Tour.com, Bublik has a 25–25 win-loss record this season and has earned $1,481,159 from his wins. However, the Kazhak player quickly responded to this query by making a subtle jab at Sinner.
Speaking in the interview, Bublik responded: “Like Jannik Sinner said, money is not the thing.”
Keep in mind that this comes after the Italian magnate revealed his $6 million victory at the exhibition event in Riyadh.
Sinner said earlier in an interview: “I don’t play for money. It’s very simple. Of course, it’s a nice prize and everything. For me, I went there because there were possibly the six best players in the world, and then you can measure yourself with them. And it was also a nice event for me. The money is important, but not that much.”
However, the main reason Sinner’s statement has been criticized is because the ATP has not formally recognized the tournament, which has no points. However, Bublik appears to be the only one making disparaging remarks about Sinner, as a number of other people also seem to be doing the same.
Alexander Bublik in 2024
Now the world no.33, Alexander played his last match on the 30th of October when he lost to world no.13 Holger Rune 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This season the Kazakhstani achieved a 25-25 win-loss record. This year, Alexander clinched 1 title in Montpellier. The Kazakhstani was the finalist in Dubai.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
At present, during this year Sinner has achieved a composed 65-6 win-loss record. Jannik has won 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. The Italian was the finalist in Beijing.
Alexander Bublik and Jannik Sinner faced off 4 times. Their record is 3-1
for Sinner. Before, the last time they played, Alexander Bublik won 7-5 2-0 ret. in the quarter in Halle (Terra Wortmann Open) in June 2023.In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Alexander Bublik in 2024
Ranked world no.33, the Kazakhstani played his last match on the 30th of October when he capitulated to world no.13 Holger Rune 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year the Kazakhstani has managed to achieve a compiled 25-25 match record. This year, Alexander conquered 1 tournament in Montpellier. Alexander got to the final in Dubai.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he defeated world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
This season the Italian owns a 65-6 match record. Sinner clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Jannik reached the final in Beijing.
Alexander Bublik and Jannik Sinner faced off 4 times. Their current head to head is 3-1 for Sinner. The last time they competed against each other, Alexander Bublik won 7-5 2-0 ret. in the quarter in Halle (Terra Wortmann Open) in June 2023.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.