BBC Sport · Jun 3, 2025
Bublik's rise from Vegas refresh to Sinner showdown
Image caption, Alexander Bublik has gone beyond the third round at a major for the second time in his careerThe best moment of Alexander Bublik's life came after the most desperate position of his career.
The 27-year-old has always had a complicated relationship with tennis, stating he hated the sport "with all my heart" in a 2020 interview.
After losing eight of his first 10 matches in 2025 and spiraling down the rankings, his coach suggested a new approach.
It was unconventional, to say the least. But the decision to practice less and head to Las Vegas has worked wonders.