Article by Daniel Grigore – published Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 07:51 / Updated Tuesday, September 2, 2025 07:53
Alexander Bublik, 28, the 24th place ATP, had no chance against Jannik Sinner in the US Open, being defeated in 3 sets, 1-6, 1-6. The reaction of Kazakh from the net, immediately after the match, made waves.
In the last of the Us Open's optimum, Jannik Sinner passed Alexander Bublik in just 81 minutes of play. The score in the 3 sets was identical: 6-1.
The performance of the New York en-Titre champion was complete: 8 ASI, a single double mistake, 24 winning strokes (compared to 13 of the opponent), only 16 unforced errors, given that Bublik had 31. Above, allowed a single break ball to the opponent, the one saved.
Defeated 1-6, 1-6, 1-6 by Jannik Sinner, the Bublik showman embraced his opponent: “You are empty!”
Immediately after the last point, and Bublik, recognized for gestures, replicas and reactions sometimes foamy, sometimes volcaniche felt to recognize the opponent's superiority.
With a smile on his lips, he squeezed his hand with him, hugged and transmitted him: “You were so good! I'm not so weak but you are the goat (no – the best in history)! ”.
Alexander Bublik Couldn't Believe What He Witnessed from Jannik Sinner Tonight. pic.twitter.com/c1usudebse
– US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2025
For Bublik, a Russian who has been Kazakhstan since 2016, was the best path at the US Open. He had never reached the optimal phase.
Sinner will continue his trophy defense mission, Following a nation in the quarterfinals on Lorenzo Musetti10th place ATP. There are two previous direct matches between the two, with Sinner winning each time. It should have faced this spring, in Barcelona, but Sinner withdrew from the competition before the match.
The Sinner's Summary – Bublik:
