Fresh off his second career title at the Halle Open, Alexander Bublik surprised fans with a candid revelation that he had been on the verge of walking away from tennis just a year ago. After defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final, the Kazakhstani player shared that he had seriously considered retiring after Wimbledon in 2024 due to a lack of enjoyment in the sport.
“I had such tough months since last Wimbledon to probably this summer. I was close to calling it quits after Wimbledon, because I was not enjoying it anymore. Now this is happening. I don’t know. Quarters at the French. Winner here. I have no words.”
His emotional words highlighted the mental and emotional toll that professional tennis can take—even on those who appear to be thriving on court. Bublik’s resurgence in 2025, including a quarterfinal run at Roland Garros and now a title on grass, has marked a dramatic turnaround in both form and spirit.
The win in Halle not only gave Bublik his fifth career title but also secured him a seeded spot at Wimbledon, a significant boost heading into the season’s third Grand Slam. His renewed energy and joy for the game were evident not just in his performance, but in the lighthearted champagne celebration he shared with Medvedev after the final.
For a player once known more for flair than consistency, Bublik’s recent run suggests a new chapter—one where fun and focus finally coexist.
Bublik in Halle, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.45, the Kazakhstani has an overall 27-16 win-loss record in 2025. The Kazakhstani is playing in Halle where he ousted the world no.40 Alexandre Muller 6-4 6-4, the world no.1 Jannik Sinner 3-6 6-3 6-4, the world no.23 Tomas Machac 7-6(2) 6-3, the world no.22 Karen Khachanov 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 and the world no.11 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6(4).
Alexander Bublik will square off with the world no.64 Francisco Comesana in the 1st round. They have never competed against each other till now in top competitions.
The Kazakhstani has won 2 titles in 2025 in the Turin Challenger and Halle. The Kazakhstani was the runner-up 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)
He is also scheduled to play in Eastbourne (Rothesay International) on the 23rd of June and Wimbledon (Wimbledon) on the 30th of June.