Bublik is the new Joker of tennis... and dreams of the ATP Finals

Carlos Navarro | 23 Sep 2025 | 15.33

Alexander Bublik, the New Joker of the Circuit Eager to Surprise Everyone. Source: Getty

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Alexander Bublik 2.0 wants to continue to intimidate the ATP circuit. The 180º turn that the Kazakh has made in 2025 deserves to be studied and praised: he has gone from being a troublemaker, a troublemaker, a dangerous dark horse without consistency... to becoming one of the most dangerous and consistent players in a sport that now looks at him with great respect, especially after becoming the champion of the ATP Hangzhou 2025.

A fresh start on the tour, different latitudes, challenging conditions, and back to the hard court. The former Alexander Bublik would have been defeated in the early stages of ATP Hangzhou 2025: the new champion emerged from the Chinese city after defeating newcomer Valentin Royer in the final, who put up a good fight but was a step behind Sasha in crucial moments, where Bublik used his serve as a weapon and showed an unprecedented calmness, sealing the victory with a score of (7-6(4), 7-6(4)).

The scoreboard hides improvements that go beyond the obvious. The tangible aspect clearly points to his serve: today, the Kazakh hit 21 aces, solidifying his position as one of the fastest and most dangerous shot-makers on the circuit. What is surprising is his composure in tiebreaks, his ability to make good decisions under pressure, calming the storm that used to brew in his mind. This is the greatest virtue of the new Bublik: the ability to keep his cool even when things are not going well and, above all, regardless of the setting, opponent, or surface he is on. Ultimately, he has shifted his focus solely to what happens on his side of the net... no longer worrying about what’s happening on the other side.

A DREAM SEASON WITH A POSSIBLE CHERRY ON TOP

What seemed like a remote possibility is now a more than real dream. It marks the fourth title of the year for Bublik, the second most decorated player behind only Carlos Alcaraz (7); he also shares with the Spaniard the impressive feat of being a champion on all three surfaces of the circuit (clay, grass, and hard court), demonstrating versatility and adaptability that add to his list of improvements in 2025.

After the magical Roland Garros that changed everything, Alexander's ascent brings new hope on the horizon. This hope revolves around the ATP Finals 2025: beyond reaching a career-best 16th in the ATP rankings, his position in the Race is even better, surpassing Casper Ruud and sitting as the 12th ranked player with 2370 points.

The 8th place of Alex de Miñaur, marking the cutoff at 3145 points, may seem distant, but a potential absence could catapult Bublik into the spotlight for dreaming big. If Novak Djokovic decides not to participate in Turin, the final spot would go to the 10th in the Race (the 9th, Jack Draper, has confirmed his absence for the remainder of 2025), Felix Auger-Aliassime, who holds a mere 335-point advantage over the Kazakh, especially as Alexander enters one of his favorite stretches in the season.

With his serve operating like a well-oiled machine, his newfound composure under pressure, and the excitement of pushing his limits without overtaxing himself physically, Shanghai and indoor hard court tournaments stand as remarkable opportunities to make even more noise and surprise the world further. Can he become a master? Will Bublik strike again against the odds? Stay tuned, because the show of the new Joker has only just begun.

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