By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Photo credit: Hangzhou Open Facebook
Alexander Bublik strives for stability.
Indestructability powered Bublik to his fourth title of the season today.
Bublik blasted 21 aces and saved both break points he faced defeating French qualifier Valentin Royer 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in today’s Hangzhou Open final.
The 28-year-old Bublik joined Taylor Fritz as just the second man to capture an ATP tournament title without surrendering serve in the entire tournament.
“Honestly I always say that wins don’t make me go through the roof and losses don’t put me to the ground,” Bublik said. “I try to stay stable. I enjoy what I do.
“I’m happy that I’m able to travel, play tournaments and stay healthy, and the wins are coming… That’s beautiful.”
It’s been both a beautiful and successful season for Bublik, who scored a win over then world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in June. Bublik collected his eighth tournament title and first on an outdoor hard court.
In his semifinal and final victories, Bublik slammed a combined 40 aces and faced only two break points total.
“He played unbelievable, and I wasn’t expecting that,” Bublik said of Royer, who beat Corentin Moutet in the all-French semifinal. “He was near this level during the tournament, and he exceeded it. He was playing well and I really had to serve and do my best in order to win.
“I served and hit some amazing shots throughout the match and I won by only a few points.”
Bublik raised his 2025 record to 31-17 rising up to No. 16 in the ATP Live Rankings.
