During a heated encounter at the Phoenix Challenger, Alexander Bublik made headlines with his sharp response to Hugo Gaston in a critical moment. As Bublik was preparing to serve for the match, Gaston indicated that he wasn’t ready. Bublik, however, dismissed the hesitation with an unfiltered remark: “I do not give a shit.” The comment instantly captured attention and sparked debate among tennis fans.

The exchange took place in a highly tense scenario, with Bublik on the brink of closing out the match. Known for his vibrant personality and unpredictable demeanor on the court, Bublik didn’t hold back, opting for a blunt and direct response. His approach added an extra layer of intensity to the already competitive match.

Everyone was laughing.

Here is the video.

Bublik in the Phoenix Challenger, ranking, and results in 2025

Alexander Bublik

51 - 26win/loss

Hard
13-11
I Hard
9-7
Clay
24-7
Grass
5-1
28 year old
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2025 Highlights

At the moment ranked no.82, Alexander achieved an overall 5-8 win-loss record in 2025. Alexander is currently competing in the Phoenix Challenger where he overcame the world no.64 Aleksandar Vukic 6-3 3-6 6-3

, the world no.83 Rinky Hijikata 6-2 5-7 6-3 and the world no.79 Corentin Moutet 2-6 7-6(4) 7-5.

Alexander Bublik will take on the world no.36 Nuno Borges in the semifinal on Saturday at 1:00 pm on CENTER COURT. The head to head is 1-0 for Borges.

Bublik won 4 titles in his career: 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 17th of March and Miami (Miami Open) on the 19th of March.

Phoenix Challenger
Bublik's Record
Projected
Draw

Hugo Gaston in 2025

Hugo Gaston

30 - 31win/loss

Hard
9-12
I Hard
15-4
Clay
6-14
Grass
0-1
25 year old
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2025 Highlights

Now the world no.93, Gaston played his last match on the 14th of March when he surrendered to world no.80 Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-4 in the quarter of the Phoenix Challenger (draw).

Currently, during this season Hugo owns a compiled 6-8 record.

He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 19th of March and Marrakech (Grand Prix Hassan II) on the 31st of March.

Phoenix Challenger
Gaston's Record

Alexander Bublik and Hugo Gaston played each other just 2 times. Their head to head is 2-0 for Bublik.