Alexander Bublik returns to competition at the ATP 500 Dubai 2026 after taking a week off by skipping the Doha tournament. "I needed to stop, I had been competing for several weeks in a row, and that takes a toll on both levels. I was able to relax for a few days and train. I feel prepared to have a good tournament," said the Kazakh, when asked how he handles the pressure of being one of the best in the world, and fans associate him with a different style of play. "I step on the court to win matches, to earn points and money. I don't feel obligated to offer anything else," he stated before reflecting on his improvement. "I am much more mature, I have grown as a tennis player and as a person. I didn't think I could aim for the top 10, but when it was within my reach, I went for it," he affirmed.
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