Overview
- Alexander Bublik defeated Taylor Fritz 7-6 (5), 6-2 to advance to the Paris Masters quarterfinals, where he will face Alex de Minaur.
- Broadcast clips shared on social media captured Bublik telling his box to “Guys, f--k off” during the second set, reflecting the volatile edge that has marked his week in Paris.
- Bublik said Fritz “was not as clutch as he usually is,” noting the American is already bound for Turin while he is still trying to position himself as an alternate.
- He dismissed a reporter’s comparison to Carlos Alcaraz and said his improvement this season comes from better shot selection and sustained consistency.
- Coverage placed Bublik 13th in the ATP Race to Turin at 2,670 points after the win, and the result moved his head-to-head with Fritz to 4-3.