Alexander Bublik recently played against Hubert Hurkacz at the ongoing Rotterdam Open. The Kazakhstan star had some critical words to say about the ATP Tour and his opponents during a tense showdown between the two, but fans were annoyed by his “disrespectful” comments.

The encounter between Bublik and Hurkacs in Rotterdam was a fierce battle. The Polish team started strongly and won the first set 7-6(2). Although Bublik eventually recovered and won the next two sets 7-6(1), 7-5, the third seed was heard complaining to his coach about his draw, saying:

“There were about 20 people in the draw who couldn’t play tennis. I got him. Why me?”

In response to Bublik’s comments, one fan on X slammed the Kazakh, writing:

“It’s so unlikeable, I don’t know why people act like humble people. He said a lot of nasty things about his opponents, like Thiem.”

Another fan had the same opinion chimed in,

“He needs to stop talking this kind of rubbish to other players. God forbid he says that if he’s in the top five.”

Here’s how other tennis fans reacted Alexander BublikRoar at the Rotterdam Open:

“It’s disrespectful to Hurkac. You know, some people find it funny, but those who do it are just ignoring other players. Bublik was, is and always will be a clown. That’s just the way it is,” one fan wrote.

“Being a clown was a natural thing for him,” another added.

“He’s been a clown, his attitude is terrible, his tennis is terrible, he can’t win titles beyond 250 and here he is always talking bad about his opponents,” An X user commented.

“It’s too bad he can’t win another title without facing a decent player.” Another fan said.

Alexander Bublik will face Jan-Lennard Struff in RO16 in Rotterdam

Bublik at the ABN AMRO Open (Image: Getty)Bublik at the ABN AMRO Open (Image: Getty)
Bublik at the ABN AMRO Open (Image: Getty)

Alexander Bublik’s first-round encounter at the Rotterdam Open was an exciting one. The Kazakhs managed to squeeze through Hubert Hekatzhis second victory over the Polish star in seven games. The battle between the two brought out the best in them, with the third seed narrowly surviving.

Now, Bublik is scheduled to face Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in the round of 16 of the ATP 500 event. Smooth sailing in Rotterdam, Struff moves past France qualifiers Hugo Grenier Lost in straight sets in the first round.

Alexander Bublik and Jan-Lennard Struff have faced each other four times over the years. The Germans have won three of those races, including the most recent one.