Overview

• Alexander Bublik overturned a two-set deficit to defeat ninth seed Alex de Minaur 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open second round on May 29.
• Bublik shifted tactics after the opening sets by improving his serve accuracy, reducing errors and adopting a more aggressive groundstroke approach.
• Alex de Minaur cited mental and physical fatigue from the demanding tour schedule as a key factor in his unexpected defeat.
• The loss snapped de Minaur’s streak of four consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances.
• Bublik is set to face Portuguese qualifier Henrique Rocha in the third round.