How far can Bublik go in his Australian Open journey? A quarterfinal showdown against Alcaraz?

Yesterday, Bublik beat Brooksby 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. He is set to play against Fucsovics in the second round. Meanwhile, the 20th seed Kecmanovic was defeated by qualifier Arthur Fery, which removes a hurdle for Bublik’s progress. His opponent in the third round will come from the match between Arthur Fery and Echeverri. No seeded players will stand in his way until the fourth round.

If Bublik advances smoothly to the fourth round, it is highly likely he will compete against the 6th seed Deminal for a spot in the quarterfinals. Their head-to-head record shows Deminal leading 3-2, but Bublik won both their matches in the 2025 season, during the second round of the French Open and the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters.

This shows that Bublik is definitely not the opponent Deminal wants to face. Deminal has been in good form over the past two seasons but tends to experience periods of fatigue. Bublik, on the other hand, is entering a new and exciting phase in his career. In his own words, reaching the top ten this season was “easier than expected.” Does this suggest he has even bigger goals? At the very least, he quietly celebrates and recognizes his own potential.

In 2025, Bublik claimed four tour titles. In the 2026 season, he started strong by winning the Hong Kong Open, defeating top seed Musetti to capture his first title of the new season.

Currently, on the ATP live rankings, Bublik is only 125 points behind ninth-ranked Shelton. Of course, Shelton has yet to play his first-round match, so the rankings could change at any time. However, if Bublik advances further in the Australian Open, his ranking is likely to improve even more.

If Bublik reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, he will most likely face Alcaraz. This promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated match. Last year, Bublik defeated Sinner at the Halle tournament and went on to win the title. Therefore, many are eager to see him challenge Alcaraz, as the two have never played against each other before.

Bublik was born in 1997, the same year as Zverev, but their achievements differ greatly. Approaching thirty, if he doesn’t push harder now, he might waste his natural tennis talent.

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