Italian Open: Alexander Bublik destroys his racquet in Rome opener against Spain's Pedro Martinez

Alexander Bublik's frustrations boiled over at the Italian Open in Rome on Wednesday, as the Kazakh smashed his tennis racket against the clay-court surface several times after an unforced error meant Spanish qualifier Pedro Martinez successfully held his serve to lead 4-1 in the second set. Bublik's anger seemed to inspire a turnaround as he advanced to the second round with a 6-3 7-6(4) win.