07.02.2022, 07:17 25526

Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik claims first-ever ATP title in Montpellier

24-year-old Bublik devastated world number three Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 in 1h 16 minutes.
Kazakhstan's highest ranked ATP player Alexander Bublik won his first-ever ATP title in Montpellier by shocking former champion Alexander Zverev on Sunday, 6 February, Kazinform has learnt from the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation.
 
24-year-old Bublik devastated world number three Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 in 1h 16 minutes.
 
The Kazakhstani hit eight aces and won 86% of his first-serve points taking the head to head rivalry with Zverev to 2-0. Last year Bublik routed Zverev in Rotterdam.
 
On his way to the Open Sud de France title Bublik eliminated Tallon Griekspoor, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, 2nd-seed Roberto Bautista Agut and Filip Krajinovic.
 
Today Alexander Bublik is expected to rise to his career-high ATP ranking of 31st.
 
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