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Bublik Secures First Clay Crown With Gstaad Triumph

The Kazakh’s sixth ATP title signals his consistent high-level form following a run to the French Open quarterfinals.

Alexander Bublik beim Finale in Gstaad

Overview

  • Bublik defeated Juan Manuel Cerúndolo 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the Gstaad final to capture his maiden clay-court title
  • The victory marks his sixth career ATP crown and completes his collection of hard-court, grass and clay wins
  • His quarterfinal appearance at Roland Garros earlier this season underscored his readiness for clay competition
  • Entering Gstaad as world No. 34, Bublik has steadily climbed the rankings since his grass-court breakthrough in Halle in 2023
  • Cerúndolo, 23, reached the final by upsetting Jan-Lennard Struff and top seed Casper Ruud but narrowly missed a second tour-level title since 2021