Why Alexander Bublik Almost Retired Before 2025 ATP Season

But Bublik's season started off slow, as he entered his breakout season considering retirement. In an interview with D. Gessner of Tennis Magazin, Bublik revealed the unbelievable reason why he almost retired before his breakout year.

"I was very dissatisfied with myself at the end of last year and also at the beginning of this season. I had even considered ending my career because I was worried about slipping out of the top 100. That would have changed everything. After Indian Wells, I went to Las Vegas for three days to switch off. But also to think about it. Since then, I've been on a mission."

It is safe to say Bublik accomplished his mission. He battled through his self-doubt and officially arrived as a top player at an age when most players begin a downward trajectory.

Former player-turned-podcaster Sam Querrey stood up for Bublik on his podcast back in June. "Bublik can play on the grass when he's locked in, which he seems to be more frequently now," Querrey said on the Nothing Major Show.

"He's good, he's got a massive serve, he's talented at the net, right, with like the hands and the feel, he's also talented from the baseline, he'll throw in the drop shots, he knows how to play on the grass."

The 2026 ATP season will be here in less than two months. Fans can another exciting campaign from Bublik.