Alexander Bublik and the promise that changed everything

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Alexander Bublik had never been as well as he is now. Not in terms of results, ranking, or feeling on the court. The Kazakh player faces this Paris Masters 1000 with the dream of breaking into the top 10 for the first time.

He expressed this clearly in his interview with Tennis Channel yesterday, after defeating Popyrin (6-4, 6-3) in the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters. This is just the first step towards fulfilling the dream of reaching the top 10. However, Alexander Bublik will need to go much further to get close to this goal. At 28 years old, one thing is clear: this Sacha is a different player from the one we knew a decade ago, now much more committed, calm, and aware of what he represents. Becoming a father has changed his life, both personally and athletically.

Feelings upon debuting in Paris

"Honestly, I didn't feel good on the court at all. I mean, it's a new venue, the courts are a bit slower than in previous years, and also the new roof is set at a higher level than before, so everyone feels it's a bit strange. In my case, I arrived here on Saturday and could only practice for an hour on Sunday. It was a training session where I didn't feel comfortable at all. With all that, I have to be happy with my performance in this match. I served well and took advantage of the opportunities to close the match without any issues."

Finding motivation in every tournament

"It's important not to lose your mind. In my case, the mindset with which I approach each tournament is very important. For example, if you go to an event with the possibility of achieving something big, like reaching the top 10, especially since you don't have to defend anything from last year, everything becomes a bit easier. On the contrary, if you arrive as world #30 and think that if you lose in the first round, you're off on vacation, then everything changes. Here we are in the first case; I am close to achieving something I never thought I would accomplish, so I will do everything possible to make it happen."

Bublik's Promise that Changed His 2025 Season

"My mindset has always been the same; it hasn't changed. When I defeated De Minaur at Roland Garros a few months ago, I remember promising my coach that from then on, I would fully focus on playing tennis, being professional, and staying in every battle. I wanted to see if there was something inside me that I could bring out, something new, so since that moment, I have kept my promise. That's why the results started coming one after the other. I have achieved several things this season that I am very proud of, but it all started with that promise. I am no longer here to waste opportunities by complaining about the conditions. Now it's about playing tennis and seizing the opportunities."

How Alexander Bublik Reached His Best Version

"I have matured in many aspects; it has come naturally to me. I believe the best things that happen to human beings always come naturally. There's no need to force anything; you can't force yourself to try new things or different things. In my case, this natural growth has mainly come after becoming a father, watching my son grow up, thinking about how much I wouldn't like him to see some of the bad behaviors I had in the past. I wouldn't want him to do the same for anything in the world."

Maturing, an Unfinished Task from the Past

"An objective I set for myself a long time ago is to give my all in every training session, to make that hour and a half as profitable as possible. At the end of the day, that's what I am, a tennis professional. All these results are a bonus that has come due to this newfound maturity. I even see that I have started to play the crucial points better, to make better decisions on the court. I suppose that has also come with age. I am getting closer to 30, and it shows (laughs)."

No Pressure to Reach the Desired Top 10

"Maybe yes, maybe no; you know how this works. I don't want to add extra weight on my back right now; we are nearing the end of the season, everyone is a bit banged up, every part of your body is aching, so what you try to do is survive, at least try. That's the thing: not making double faults in important moments, staying in the matches, and having a clear mind to make the right decision when needed. If I fulfill these requirements, then yes, great things could happen."

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