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Alexander Bublik delivered yet another thrilling performance at the Paris Masters, rallying from a set down to defeat Alex de Minaur and secure his first-ever Masters 1000 semifinal appearance. The Kazakh star showcased immense grit and composure under pressure, marking one of the most defining victories of his career so far.
Bublik stages a remarkable comeback
The quarterfinal clash against Australia’s Alex de Minaur began on a tense note for Bublik. After losing the first set in a close tiebreak, the 28-year-old refused to back down. Showing incredible mental resilience, he fought back with a strong second set, breaking De Minaur’s rhythm and forcing errors at crucial moments.
Bublik claimed the second set 6-4 and maintained his momentum into the decider. As the tension escalated, De Minaur faltered at the worst possible time — a costly double fault gave Alexander Bublik the decisive break. The Kazakh star held his nerve to close out the match 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, sending the Paris crowd into cheers.
A milestone moment for the Kazakh star
Overwhelmed by emotion after the hard-fought victory, Bublik took a moment to soak in the significance of his achievement. Speaking during his on-court interview, he reflected on what the win meant for his career.
“It’s definitely a big win, it’s also a milestone win, I’m definitely hitting my new career high, I hit it yesterday, I’m going to hit it today regardless of the outcome of Sascha [Zverev’s] match,”Alexander Bublik said.
He further expressed his love for the Paris event, calling it one of his favorite tournaments. “Making my first semifinal of a Masters, my favorite Masters alongside Monaco. It feels great, I’m in good shape, I feel the crowd here, I love being in Paris, so for me it’s just trying to keep the momentum going, try to hit the shots, and hope for the best.”
Eyes set on the next challenge
With the win, Bublik climbed to 13th in the Live Rankings, surpassing his previous career high. The achievement highlights his consistent form and maturity on court — a reflection of how far he has come in recent seasons.
Looking ahead to his semifinal clash against Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Bublik acknowledged the stakes for both players. “I can’t make it directly to Turin, but I can make it as an alternate. He can make it directly if he wins it, so it’s going to be a big match,” he said. “He’s fighting for the spot, I’m fighting to be an alternate, so I hope it’s going to be a good battle, a fair battle, and that we’re going to show some good tennis.”
Bublik’s Paris journey continues to be one of determination and flair, as the 28-year-old edges closer to the biggest title of his career — and possibly a ticket to the season-ending ATP Finals.
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