Alexander Bublik defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the opening round of the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam , winning a tight three-set battle 6-7(2), 7-6(1), 7-5 .
As of April 2026, the two players have met eight times in professional competition, with . However, the momentum has recently shifted toward Bublik, who secured a significant victory in their most recent encounter. Hubert Hurkacz - Alexander Bublik
The Rotterdam match was a marathon lasting two hours and 20 minutes, where Hurkacz served for the match in the second set but was ultimately overcome by Bublik's resilience and variety, including his trademark clever drop shots. Player Profiles Alexander Bublik defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the opening
The Clash of Styles: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Alexander Bublik The rivalry between and Alexander Bublik has become one of the more intriguing matchups on the ATP Tour, defined by a contrast between Hurkacz's steady, powerful baseline game and Bublik's unpredictable, high-risk shot-making. Head-to-Head and Recent Form The Rotterdam match was a marathon lasting two
Bublik is currently at a career-high World No. 11 , while Hurkacz has seen his ranking slide to World No. 63 following a period of volatility and injury struggles.
