Olympic dreams reign high for Kazakhstani tennis as Alexander Bublik expresses his interest to play doubles with WTA top seed Elena Rybakina
Bublik disclosed his main goal for the 2024 season, stating that he just wants to stay healthy.
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Alexander Bublik and Elena Rybakina (Credit: Ubitennis and Tennis.com)
Wishing to play alongside Brisbane International winner Elena Rybakina, Kazakh player Alexander Bublik shared aspects of his tennis journey as well as his Olympic dream in a recent interview with This Is Local London.
Bublik disclosed his main goal for the 2024 season, stating that he just wants to stay healthy and enjoy what he does. However, the talk took an interesting turn when it came to the Olympic Games. While admitting the importance of the event, Bublik acknowledged a preference for singles events for ranking purposes. Nonetheless, he revealed a real desire to play doubles, adding an unexpected twist to his Olympic ambitions.
He stated:
If I would choose, I would go to play next with Elena because, well, we have a bigger chance to go to the next level than in doubles.Alexander Bublik in an interview with This is Local London
He emphasized his strategic approach and belief in the potential success of a collaboration with Rybakina. The idea of two talented Kazakhstani players teaming up in the doubles event at the Olympic Games adds an exciting dimension to the country’s worldwide tennis presence.
Will Alexander Bublik participate in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown?
When asked about his participation in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Bublik’s excitement was evident. Despite occasional scheduling issues, he stated a willingness to attend as many events as possible. He stated that he would like to play them all, but has other applications, such as Scrubs, for this year. Nonetheless, he maintained his commitment, saying, if he can, “I’ll always play.”
Reflecting on his season, Bublik emphasised the importance of the approach he built with his team to prepare for matches. He said:
The way of practising, the way of preparing for matches, I think that would be important.
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This behind-the-scenes look at Bublik reveals the rigorous planning and devotion that contribute to his on-court success.
The discussion also touched on the idea of a Super Tour, drawing comparisons with Formula One. Bublik expressed support for the plan but worried about the financial implications. He explained, emphasising the importance of proper compensation for players:
It always depends on the financial side of the question.
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This viewpoint adds complexity to debates regarding the prospective evolution of the tennis circuit and its issues.
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