Alexander Bublik Wins Maiden Claycourt Title at Swiss Open
In a thrilling final at the Swiss Open held in Gstaad, Kazakh player Alexander Bublik clinched his maiden claycourt title on Sunday, triumphing over Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo with a scoreline of 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Bublik, who made waves by reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open earlier this season, entered this ATP 250 event as the second seed and found himself in his debut clay final.
Match Highlights
Bublik approached the match with confidence, having navigated through the tournament without losing a set prior to this decisive clash. However, he faced a momentary setback in the second set, prompting him to refocus and ultimately secure victory in just over two hours.
At the trophy presentation, Bublik lightheartedly remarked about the exhausting nature of the match, saying, “Juan, as I told you at the net, this was not tennis. It was complete torture.”
He acknowledged the significance of the win, calling it one of the toughest finals he has ever participated in, relegating this experience to a memorable status among his six professional titles.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Bublik expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the picturesque venue next year, stating, “I can’t wait to come back next year. The beautiful Alps. It’s an amazing spot. I’m really happy that I’m standing here as a winner, but even if I’d lost in the first round, the view is amazing anyway.”
This victory marks a successful rebound for Bublik following an unexpected exit in the first round at Wimbledon earlier this summer. It’s also notable as his second title of the season, adding to the ATP 500 grass-court trophy he earned in Halle last month, and reinforcing his position as the world No. 34.
