‘It is f****** stupid’ – Alexander Bublik’s expletive rant in defeat to Stan Wawrinka at ATP 500 event in Rotterdam

ByJames Hilsum

Published 14/02/2023 at 12:18 GMT

Alexander let frustration get the better of him once again in his straight sets defeat to Stan Wawrinka at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam. With the score at 4-3 in the second set, the Kazakhstani player entered into his foul-mouthed tirade with the umpire. His latest outburst follows on from his racquet smashing debacle in Montpellier against Gregoire Barrere.

Alexander Bublik made more headlines for his on-court antics following his expletive-laden rant in his defeat to Stan Wawrinka at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam.

Bublik was beaten in straight sets by Wawrinka and entered into a foul-mouthed tirade with the umpire with the latter 4-3 up in the second set.

He said: “I’m complaining how stupid this f****** sport is, because it is f******* stupid. Playing tennis is a headache.”

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This was already Wawrinka's second win over Bublik this year after also emerging triumphant over the Kazakhstani in the United Cup.

The Swiss player, ranked 130 in the world, was unable to take advantage of a set point late in the first set and led to a tie-break.

Bublik was unable to take advantage of a mini-break in hand and Wawrinka was able to win on his next set point, drawing first blood in the contest.

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The second set was ultimately more comfortable for Wawrinka, who managed to overcome his doubles partner in his singles opener.

This was Bublik's second outburst in less than a week, as he smashed three racquets in a first round defeat to Gregoire Barrere in Montpellier.

He entered the Open Sud de France as reigning champion, and took the match to a decisive third set after losing the first.

It all started to unravel for the world No. 50 after moving 4-2 in front.

He had three double faults and fell 6-0 behind in the tie-break, subsequently smashing his racquet five times.

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The meltdown ultimately proved costly, and smashed two more racquets on the ground, receiving a warning for his antics.

Barrere won the match 6-4, 6-7 (14-12), 7-6 (7-3).

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