Russian-born star infuriates tennis crowd with mid-match antics (VIDEO)
Russian-born tennis star Alexander Bublik felt the heat of the crowd when trying to score a point with a handle shot in an ATP-250 final Read Full Article at RT.com
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Alexander Bublik was booed by Moselle Open fans when he failed to pull off the stunt in the final
World number 41 Alexander Bublik was booed by fans at the Moselle Open on Sunday after trying to pull off a trick shot in the final.
The 25-year-old, who was born in Russia but has represented Kazakhstan since 2016, was facing Lorenzo Sonego in Metz for a chance to win his second ATP career title after tasting success at the Open Sud de France in February.
Already a set down and trailing the second set 1-3, Bublik decided not to smash an easy winner home and save a break point after being teed up when Sonego returned his serve.
Instead, Bublik turned his racket around, gripped it by the frame and played a shot with the handle, which ultimately led to Sonego winning the point and earning a 4-1 lead in the second set.
“No, no way,” the match’s commentator said in shock as Bublik readied himself for the stunt.
“What is he thinking, Alexander Bublik?” the commentator asked, as boos from the crowd rang out around the Arenes de Metz.
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