With several key absences, such as Djokovic and Alcaraz, and the uncertainty surrounding Sinner, the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most open Masters 1000 in recent years.
Alexander Bublik
Alex Molcan has surprised Alexander Bublik and eliminated him in his debut at the ATP 500 in Munich with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-2 in just over an hour of play, creating the big upset of the day. The day concluded with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Fabian Marozsan, but the match had to be suspended due to lack of light when they were tied at one set each.
Day's results:
Alexander Zverev (1) d. Miomir Kecmanović: 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2)
João Fonseca d. Alejandro Tabilo: 7-6(1), 6-3
Denis Shapovalov d. Tallon Griekspoor (8): 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
Flavio Cobolli (4) d. Diego Dedura-Palomero (Q): 6-4, 7-5
Luciano Darderi (6) d. Zhang Zhizhen: 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1
Daniel Altmaier d. Marin Cilic: 6-2, 6-3
Alex Molčan d. Alexander Bublik (3): 6-4, 6-2
Zizou Bergs d. Marko Topo: 6-1, 6-4
Vit Kopriva d. Justin Engel: 6-3, 5-7, 6-2
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Fabian Marozsan: 6-3, 6-7(5), 2-2 (Suspended due to lack of light)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Molcan sorprende a Bublik en su debut en el ATP Munich
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We reveal the details you need to know to watch live the quarterfinal match of the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026 between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Bublik.
Stanislav Bublik, father and first coach of Alexander, reflects in an extensive interview on his son's tennis childhood, the financial sacrifice, and the painful personal break that keeps them estranged today.
Victoria in seven games against an Alexander Bublik who showed some resistance in the early matches. The Spanish player will face Vacherot or De Minaur in the semifinals.
Alexander Bublik and clay courts have understood each other perfectly since last year. Proof of this has been the significant victory of the Kazakh tennis player against Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 with a score of 6-2 7-5, in 1 hour and 15 minutes of play. This way, 'Sascha' advances to his first Masters 1000 quarter-finals in 2026 and awaits to see who his opponent will be in the next round, which will come from the winner of the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Tomás Martín Etcheverry.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bublik elimina a Lehecka en Montecarlo y espera a Alcaraz en cuartos
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Alexander Bublik has achieved one of the best points of the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo in his round of 16 match against Jiri Lehecka. The Kazakh tennis player has hit a one-handed backhand winner that has left everyone speechless, as he usually hits it with two hands. Another stroke of genius from a guy who tends to treat us to these works of art from time to time.
No wonder he asks for more 🗣️
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 9, 2026
Bublik with a smooth one-handed backhand winner!#RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/UZIYJvGWdb
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble punto de Bublik ante Lehecka en el Masters 1000 de Montecarlo
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The Kazakh spoke about aspects that connect him to Monfils after defeating him in their last match in Monte Carlo: "The current generation is very different from ours."
With several key absences, such as Djokovic and Alcaraz, and the uncertainty surrounding Sinner, the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most open Masters 1000 in recent years.
Stanislav Bublik, father and first coach of Alexander, reflects in an extensive interview on his son's tennis childhood, the financial sacrifice, and the painful personal break that keeps them estranged today.
Alex Molcan has surprised Alexander Bublik and eliminated him in his debut at the ATP 500 in Munich with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-2 in just over an hour of play, creating the big upset of the day. The day concluded with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Fabian Marozsan, but the match had to be suspended due to lack of light when they were tied at one set each.
Day's results:
Alexander Zverev (1) d. Miomir Kecmanović: 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2)
João Fonseca d. Alejandro Tabilo: 7-6(1), 6-3
Denis Shapovalov d. Tallon Griekspoor (8): 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
Flavio Cobolli (4) d. Diego Dedura-Palomero (Q): 6-4, 7-5
Luciano Darderi (6) d. Zhang Zhizhen: 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1
Daniel Altmaier d. Marin Cilic: 6-2, 6-3
Alex Molčan d. Alexander Bublik (3): 6-4, 6-2
Zizou Bergs d. Marko Topo: 6-1, 6-4
Vit Kopriva d. Justin Engel: 6-3, 5-7, 6-2
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Fabian Marozsan: 6-3, 6-7(5), 2-2 (Suspended due to lack of light)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Molcan sorprende a Bublik en su debut en el ATP Munich
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Victoria in seven games against an Alexander Bublik who showed some resistance in the early matches. The Spanish player will face Vacherot or De Minaur in the semifinals.
We reveal the details you need to know to watch live the quarterfinal match of the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026 between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Bublik.
Alexander Bublik and clay courts have understood each other perfectly since last year. Proof of this has been the significant victory of the Kazakh tennis player against Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 with a score of 6-2 7-5, in 1 hour and 15 minutes of play. This way, 'Sascha' advances to his first Masters 1000 quarter-finals in 2026 and awaits to see who his opponent will be in the next round, which will come from the winner of the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Tomás Martín Etcheverry.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bublik elimina a Lehecka en Montecarlo y espera a Alcaraz en cuartos
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Alexander Bublik has achieved one of the best points of the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo in his round of 16 match against Jiri Lehecka. The Kazakh tennis player has hit a one-handed backhand winner that has left everyone speechless, as he usually hits it with two hands. Another stroke of genius from a guy who tends to treat us to these works of art from time to time.
No wonder he asks for more 🗣️
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 9, 2026
Bublik with a smooth one-handed backhand winner!#RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/UZIYJvGWdb
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble punto de Bublik ante Lehecka en el Masters 1000 de Montecarlo
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The Kazakh spoke about aspects that connect him to Monfils after defeating him in their last match in Monte Carlo: "The current generation is very different from ours."
Gael Monfils has played his last match in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, where he was eliminated by Alexander Bublik. However, the Kazakh tennis player wanted to focus on the French legend. "You know what? 10 years ago, I was your sparring partner here," 'Sascha' confessed to 'LaMonf' at the net. Later, his praise for him did not stop in the on-court interview. "This match was not about me. It's for Gael. An incredible career and an incredible champion. It's very emotional."
This is lovely. pic.twitter.com/jObkapkdDM
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 7, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El bonito gesto de Bublik con Monfils tras eliminarle en Montecarlo
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Alexander Bublik has put an end to Gael Monfils's participation in the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters, defeating him with a double 6-4 in an hour and a quarter of play. The French tennis player announced a few months ago that this will be his last season as a professional after more than 20 years on the circuit, and despite defeating Tallon Griekspoor in the first round, he could not overcome the talent of the Kazakh, who has had a great affinity with clay courts since last year.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bublik pone fin a la andadura de Monfils en el Masters 1000 de Montecarlo
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