Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alexander Bublik

How Alexander Bublik built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Alexander Bublik is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player, formerly representing Russia. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 16 in 2025 and No. 47 in doubles. Bublik is currently the top-ranked Kazakhstani male singles player. His best Grand Slam singles result was reaching the quarterfinals of the 2025 French Open, a first for a Kazakh man. He was also a French Open doubles runner-up in 2021 with Andrey Golubev, marking the first time Kazakh men reached a major final. Bublik has won eight ATP Tour singles titles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Andy Murray Finalist at Indian Wells

In 2022, at the Indian Wells Masters, Bublik beat 2009 finalist Andy Murray in the second round.

2010: Andrey Golubev's ATP World Tour 500 series title in Hamburg

In June 2023, Bublik won the Halle Open, becoming the first Kazakh to win an ATP 500 singles title since Andrey Golubev's ATP World Tour 500 series title in 2010, in Hamburg.

2014: First Win at Monte-Carlo Masters

In 2022, at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Bublik beat 2014 champion, Stan Wawrinka, in the first round for his first win at this event.

April 2016: Won First Futures Title in Doha

In April 2016, Bublik won his first Futures title in Doha.

November 2016: Changed Allegiance

In November 2016, Alexander Bublik switched his allegiance from Russia to Kazakhstan's tennis federation, seeking better financial support.

November 2016: Announced Representation of Kazakhstan

In November 2016, Bublik announced that he would represent Kazakhstan.

2018: Won Challenger Title in Bratislava

In 2018, after a struggling season, Bublik won eight matches to capture the Challenger title in Bratislava.

2019: Davis Cup Participation

In 2019, Alexander Bublik began participating in the Kazakhstan Davis Cup team. Since then, he has achieved a win-loss record of 9-4 in singles and 3-2 in doubles as of 2022.

2019: Davis Cup Debut and Finals

In 2019, Alexander Bublik debuted at the Davis Cup, winning his singles match against João Sousa and helping Kazakhstan advance to the Finals. At the Finals, he lost a singles match but won the deciding doubles match with Mikhail Kukushkin. He also defeated Dan Evans in singles against Great Britain but lost the doubles match, resulting in Kazakhstan's exit in the group stage.

2019: Won Challenger Titles in Budapest and Pau

In 2019, Bublik won his fourth Challenger title in Budapest, followed by another title at Pau.

2019: Taylor Fritz Champion in Eastbourne

In 2022 at Eastbourne, Bublik was eliminated in the quarterfinals by 2019 champion Taylor Fritz.

2020: Reached Semifinal at Australian Open in Doubles

At the 2020 Australian Open, Bublik and his partner Mikhail Kukushkin reached the doubles semifinal.

2020: Victory against Gael Monfils at French Open

In 2020 French Open, Bublik had his first top-10 victory against Gaël Monfils, but lost to Lorenzo Sonego in the second round.

2020: Olympics Debut

In 2020, Alexander Bublik made his tennis debut at the Summer Olympics, where he played Daniil Medvedev in the first round and lost in straight sets.

May 2021: Reached Career-High Ranking

In May 2021, Bublik reached his career-high ranking of World No. 40 after equalling his Masters 1000 result at the Madrid Open.

June 2021: Reached French Open Doubles Final and Entered Top 50 in Doubles

In June 2021, Bublik, partnering with Andrey Golubev, reached the French Open doubles final, his best showing at this major. As a result, he entered the top 50 in doubles at World No. 49 on June 14, 2021.

November 2021: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking

In November 2021, Alexander Bublik achieved a doubles ranking of No. 47.

2021: Davis Cup Motivation

In 2021, Alexander Bublik expressed taking the Davis Cup more seriously than the singles tour because he feels he is playing for his country and the fans.

2021: ATP Tour Aces Leader

In 2021, Alexander Bublik led the ATP Tour in the number of aces served throughout the season.

2021: French Open Doubles Final

In 2021, Bublik described his unexpected run to the French Open doubles final as a "pure accident".

2021: Reached Final at Antalya Open

In 2021, Bublik reached the final at the Antalya Open, notching a top-10 victory against Matteo Berrettini, but was forced to retire in the final against Alex de Minaur.

2021: Reached Quarterfinals at Miami Open

In 2021, Bublik reached the quarterfinals at the Miami Open, which marked his best result at a Masters 1000 event to date; he lost to Jannik Sinner.

2022: Davis Cup Record

As of 2022, Alexander Bublik has a 9-4 win-loss record in singles and a 3-2 record in doubles in Davis Cup competition.

2022: Davis Cup Matches and Group Stage

In 2022, Alexander Bublik represented Kazakhstan at the Davis Cup tie versus Norway, winning both of his matches. Later, in the Davis Cup Group stage, he lost a singles match but won a doubles tie against the Netherlands. Against the US, he lost his singles match but won the doubles match.

2022: Competed at Adelaide International 2 and Australian Open

In 2022, Bublik started his season at the Adelaide International 2 where he lost in the first round. At the Australian Open, he was defeated in the second round.

2022: Won Montpellier Tournament

In 2024, Bublik won the Open Sud de France in Montpellier, a tournament he had previously won in 2022.

June 2023: Won Halle Open and Reached Career Highest Ranking

In June 2023, Bublik won the Halle Open, becoming the first Kazakh to win an ATP 500 singles title since Andrey Golubev in 2010, soaring to No. 26 in the rankings. In July 2023, he reached a new career-high in the top 25.

July 2023: Reached New Career-High Ranking

In July 2023, Alexander Bublik reached a new career-high ranking in the top 25.

2023: Represented Kazakhstan at United Cup and Competed at Australian Open

In 2023, Bublik represented Kazakhstan at the United Cup and competed at the Australian Open, losing in the first round.

2024: Competed at Adelaide International and Australian Open

In 2024, Bublik competed at the Adelaide International, reaching the semi-final. He also played at the Australian Open, where he lost in the first round.

May 2025: New Career-High Singles Ranking

On May 6, 2025, Bublik reached a new career-high singles ranking of world No. 17.

September 2025: Achieved Career-High Singles Ranking

In September 2025, Alexander Bublik achieved his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 16.

September 2025: Reached Fourth Round of US Open and Achieved Career-High Ranking

In September 2025, Bublik reached the fourth round of the US Open, losing to Jannik Sinner. He also won his fourth title of the season at the Hangzhou Open and achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 16 on September 22, 2025, joining Carlos Alcaraz as the only men with four or more trophies in 2025.

2025: Reached Quarterfinals at French Open

In 2025, Bublik reached the quarterfinals in singles at the French Open, becoming the first man from Kazakhstan to reach a Grand Slam tournament singles quarterfinal, where he lost to Jannik Sinner.