Alexander Bublik told the Court Suzanne-Lenglen crowd: “I can’t cry here” after causing another big upset at the French Open. Last week, the unseeded Kazakh came from two sets down to beat Alex de Minaur. Now, he’s sent No. 5 seed Jack Draper packing.
The world No. 62 survived a marathon final game, saving five break points to win 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 and looked closed to tears as collapsed onto the ground in celebration. After receiving a standing ovation, Bublik was told to let his emotions go but refused.
Bublik is known for his on-court antics and has had his fair share of controversies and arguments with umpires. But he’s been a new man in Paris this fortnight and, in a rare sight, became emotional after dumping Draper out in the fourth round.
The 27-year-old was moved by the crowd’s reception to his four-set upset victory and battled back tears as he received a standing ovation during his on-court interview with Alex Corretja.
“You know, sometimes in life, there is only one chance and I had a feeling that was mine and I couldnt let it slip. Standing here, it’s the best moment of my life, period,” the delighted Kazakh said.
“So, thank you, guys. I mean, that’s amazing. I’m standing here like I won the thing, you know! But at the end, what can I say? Thank you guys, I mean, I can’t cry here, come on, stop!”
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