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

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. Ad He said: “I’m complaining how stupid this f****** sport is, because it is f******* stupid.

Playing tennis is a headache.” Australian OpenExclusive: McEnroe not impressed by debate over 'worse' balls at Aus Open22/01/2023 AT 05:46 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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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.