Former Champ Bublik Advances to Montpellier Final
Alexander Bublik moves closer to capturing his fourth tour-level title after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinals of the Open Sud de France - Montpellier.
Bublik Outlasts Auger-Aliassime in Semifinals
Alexander Bublik secured his spot in the final of the Open Sud de France - Montpellier with a hard-fought victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime. In a two-hour, 39-minute match, Bublik showcased his aggressive style of play, utilizing strong serving and powerful shots to control the key moments of the match.
Despite squandering a break advantage in the third set, Bublik held his nerve and ultimately sealed the win on his second match point. With this victory, he moves one step closer to clinching his fourth tour-level title. Bublik expressed his satisfaction with the win and his determination to claim the trophy in tomorrow's final.
Head-to-Head Record and Previous Results
Bublik's win against Auger-Aliassime evens out their head-to-head record at 2-2. Earlier this season, Bublik reached the semi-finals in Adelaide, showcasing his strong form leading up to this tournament. He has had great success at the ATP 250 event in Montpellier, boasting a 9-2 record and claiming the title in 2022.
In Sunday's final, Bublik will face Borna Coric, who is also vying for his fourth tour-level title. Coric has had a strong showing in Montpellier, not dropping a set throughout the tournament. This will be the first meeting between Bublik and Coric in the ATP Head2Head.
Coric Advances to the Final after Rune's Retirement
In the second semifinal, Borna Coric secured his spot in the final after Holger Rune was forced to retire due to a right forearm injury. Coric, who won his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati in 2022, has been in impressive form in Montpellier.
The Croatian player has not lost a set in the tournament so far and broke Rune's serve four times before the match was halted. Coric will be looking to claim his fourth tour-level title and will rely on his solid performance and confidence heading into the final against Bublik.
