Alexander Bublik dug deep to edge Tommy Paul 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 in a marathon third-round match, advancing to face Jannik Sinner in the fourth round.
An underdog story turned epic: Alexander Bublik’s resilience powered him past Tommy Paul in a five-set classic at the 2025 US Open, booking a spot in the Round of 16 against top seed Jannik Sinner.
5th Set Blowout Caps Thrilling Comeback
This match belonged to the Kazakh serve machine. After grinding through four grueling sets—two of which went to tiebreaks—Bublik dominated the decider, racing to a 5-0 lead. Paul, visibly exhausted and unable to crack Bublik’s fortress of serves, simply ran out of steam. The match ended 6-1 in the fifth, delivering a powerful advance for Bublik.
Serve & Shine: Bublik’s Precision Power
Bublik’s serve was the main course of the night. He delivered a whopping 22 aces and won over 79% of points on his first serve—fending off every one of Paul’s six break chances. His arsenal of serving strength, drop shots, and sharp passing shots kept Paul constantly off balance and barely in offense.
Tiebreak Drama, Momentum Swings
The first and second sets were war zones. Both ended in tiebreakers—Bublik edged a tight 7-5 in the opener. In the second, Paul seized control before clinching it 7-4. Their relentless serving and powerful rallies made for a spectacle that stretched both players to the edge.
Paul’s Grit—But It Wore Thin
Tommy Paul refused to wilt under pressure—saving match points and even coaxing a medical timeout in the third set. His spirit ignited the crowd, and despite fatigue from earlier five-set battles, he pushed Bublik harder than most anticipated. Still, Bublik’s serve proved too formidable to crack in the final set.
Into the Next Round: Sinner Awaits
With the win, Bublik progresses to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a highly anticipated Round of 16 showdown. Their history hints at danger for both—Bublik famously beat Sinner earlier this year in Halle, and now he’ll take that confidence back to New York.
Voices & Reactions
Fans erupted in social media praise:
“What a match! Top notch… Bublik, man, he is something else.”
– Reddit user analysis after the match.
On court, Bublik downplayed the drama, saying:
“I have no explanation… Today I just held on. Hope it’s not the day I lose my serve.”
Match Recap Table
| Statistic | Detail |
| Final Score | 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1 |
| Duration | Nearly 3 hours, 38 minutes |
| Aces | 22 |
| First Serve Win % | ~79% |
| Break Points Saved | 6 |
| Next Match | vs. Jannik Sinner, Round of 16 |
| Significance | First-time Bublik reaches fourth round at US Open |
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