Alexander Bublik secured a historic victory at Roland-Garros, defeating Jack Draper in four sets to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final. The Kazakh player delivered an impressive performance, winning 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, and becoming the first man from Kazakhstan to advance to the last eight at the French Open.

Standing on Court Suzanne-Lenglen after his triumph, Bublik was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowd. He expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support, calling it the best moment of his career. The fans responded with a standing ovation, recognizing the significance of his achievement.

Bublik’s journey to the quarter-finals has been remarkable, having already stunned Alex de Minaur earlier in the tournament. His tactical play and powerful shot-making have propelled him past two top-10 opponents, marking a resurgence in his career.

His next challenge will be against either Jannik Sinner or Andrey Rublev, both formidable opponents vying for a semi-final berth. As Bublik prepares for the next round, his confidence and the backing of the crowd could prove to be crucial in his pursuit of further success at Roland-Garros.

Bublik at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Ranked no.62, the Kazakhstani owns an overall 22-15 match record in 2025. Alexander is currently playing at the French Open where he ousted the world no.92 James Duckworth 6-2 6-4 6-4

, the world no.9 Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2, the world no.200 Henrique Rocha 7-5 6-1 6-2 and the world no.5 Jack Draper 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4.

Bublik conquered 1 title in 2025 in the Turin Challenger. The Kazakhstani was the runner-up in the Phoenix Challenger.

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