Jannik Sinner Dominates Alexander Bublik at the US Open
In an impressive showcase of skill, Jannik Sinner, the top seed at the US Open, decisively defeated Alexander Bublik, the only player to have beaten him this season, with a stunning score of 6-1, 6-1, 6-1. This match took place on Monday evening and lasted just 1 hour and 21 minutes, marking it as one of the swiftest encounters of the tournament, surpassed only by Tomas Machac’s first-round match that ended a minute earlier.
Previous Encounter and Current Form
Earlier in the season, Sinner had faced a loss to Bublik during a grass court event in Halle, Germany, prior to Wimbledon. However, the hard surfaces of the US Open presented a different challenge, one that Sinner was more than capable of overcoming, especially considering his current form. The Italian powerhouse has now extended his dominance on hard courts, boasting a remarkable 25-match winning streak at Grand Slam events on this surface, matching John McEnroe’s historic record for the fifth longest win streak by a man in tennis history.
Match Highlights
Sinner’s performance was particularly noteworthy as he only dropped three games during the match, the lowest recorded in a second-week encounter at Flushing Meadows since Novak Djokovic’s semifinal victory in 2015 over Marin Cilic, which also showcased a commanding scoreline. Furthermore, Sinner achieved the same number of game losses in a major match as he did in a prior encounter against Jiri Lehecka during the 2025 French Open.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Sinner is set to face his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, seeded 10th, in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Additionally, the quarterfinal lineup for that day will feature No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur competing against No. 25 Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Bublik’s Season and Post-Match Remarks
Bublik, the 23rd seed from Kazakhstan, has made headlines this season with an impressive streak of 11 consecutive victories and three titles, trailing only Alcaraz in achievements this year. Prior to the match against Sinner, he had not conceded a single service game. However, Sinner’s aggressive play saw him break Bublik’s serve eight times, leaving the Kazakh player chuckling at the outcome and acknowledging Sinner’s prowess post-match.
Season Record
With this victory, Sinner’s season record now stands at 35 wins against four losses, having previously met Alcaraz in finals at both the French Open and other prestigious events this season. Sinner now looks poised to continue his journey towards securing the title at the US Open.
