Alexander Bublik reached a historic milestone at the French Open, defeating Jack Draper in four sets to secure his first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance. The Kazakh player delivered a commanding performance, winning 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, and becoming the first man from Kazakhstan to reach the last eight at Roland-Garros.
Standing on Court Suzanne-Lenglen after his triumph, Bublik was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowd. “Sometimes in life there’s only one chance, and I had a feeling that that was mine, and I couldn’t let it slip,” he said, receiving a standing ovation. He described the moment as one of the best days of his life, overwhelmed by the support from the Parisian crowd.
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
WWWWWLWWWW Currently the world no.62, Bublik owns a composed 22-15 record in 2025. The Kazakhstani is currently competing at the French Open where he defeated 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.
Alexander clinched 1 title in 2025 in the Turin Challenger. The Kazakhstani was the finalist in the Phoenix Challenger.
Alexander won 4 titles in his career: 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
