(Video) Alexander Bublik Makes Funny Novak Djokovic Admission in a Rant on Hubert Hurkacz’s Game at Rotterdam
Alexander Bublik secured a huge comeback win over Hubert Hurkacz in Rotterdam.
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Alexander Bublik made a funny Novak Djokovic admission (via Punto de Break)
- Alexander Bublik expressed frustration about Hubert Hurkacz's playing style during their match in Rotterdam, comparing himself to Novak Djokovic.
- Hurkacz served 25 aces but faltered with three double faults at a crucial moment, allowing Bublik to break back and win the second set.
- Bublik overcame a set and a break down to win the match 6-7(5), 7-6(1), 7-5, ending a six-match losing streak against Hurkacz.
It wouldn’t be an Alexander Bublik match without a moment of viral brilliance, and he delivered it right in the heat of battle. Known for wearing his heart (and his frustrations) on his sleeve, the Kazakh star let loose a rant that perfectly encapsulated the dynamic of his match against Hubert Hurkacz at Rotterdam.
With the momentum swinging and the crowd buzzing, the on-court microphones caught Bublik ranting about his opponent’s style of play. He even said that he’s like Novak Djokovic compared to the Polish star. Bublik said directly to his staff on court at Rotterdam:
Ace, ace, double fault, double fault, bang, ace, ace, bang, double fault, ace, ace, double fault. What the fuck is this? And they tell me I don’t have rhythm. I’m fucking Djokovic compared to him.
It was a classic bit of Bublik theater, part frustration, part comedy, part tactical analysis. He was essentially saying what everyone was thinking: in the rallies, he felt superior.
Bublik: “All Hurkacz does is hit ace, ace, double faults, errors. What the fuck is that? And they say I have no rhythm? I am Novak Djokovic compared to him.” 😭😭pic.twitter.com/Y4cFS6r50o
— Danny (@DjokovicFan_) February 11, 2026
He felt like the 24-time Grand Slam champion compared to Hurkacz, but he had been rendered helpless by the Pole’s monstrous serve for most of the match. It was a moment of raw honesty that highlighted just how mentally taxing it is to play against a server like Hurkacz.
The meltdown that opened the door for Alexander Bublik
Alexander Bublik came into this match with a heavy history on his shoulders. He had lost six consecutive matches to Hubert Hurkacz dating back to 2020.
When Hurkacz stepped up to the line serving at 5-4 in the second set, having already pocketed the first set in a tiebreak, the writing wasn’t just on the wall; it was practically carved in stone.
Hurkacz had been firing aces all day, 25 of them in total by the end of the match. But tennis is a cruel game of timing. At the precise moment he needed to close the door, the Pole’s serve abandoned him. In a shocking lapse of concentration, Hurkacz committed three double faults in that single service game.
The viewers could feel the air shift in the arena. Bublik, who had been frustrated by Hurkacz’s impenetrable delivery all afternoon, suddenly saw a crack of daylight. He didn’t just break back; he rode that wave of adrenaline straight into a tiebreak, which he dominated 7-1 to force a decider.
Alexander Bublik snaps the losing streak in style
Once the match went to a third set, the psychological battle had completely flipped. The demons of those previous six losses seemed to evaporate for Alexander Bublik, replaced by a newfound grit. While Hubert Hurkacz tried to steady the ship, the damage from that second-set stumble was done.
The third set was a dogfight, staying on serve until the very end. But at 6-5, with the pressure mounting on Hurkacz to force another tiebreak, Bublik pounced. He broke serve one last time to seal a 6-7(5), 7-6(1), 7-5 victory after two hours and 21 minutes of high-octane drama.
The victory propels Bublik into the quarterfinals, where he’s set to face Jan-Lennard Struff. On paper, it’s a favorable matchup, but with the Kazakh star, “on paper” rarely matters.
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