Tennis etiquette just got served—ice cold. Alexander Bublik wasn’t about to play nice after his straight-sets victory over Alexei Popyrin at the 2025 Paris Masters, and honestly? He doesn’t care what anyone thinks about it.

The Kazakh star walked off the court without shaking Popyrin’s hand, leaving fans and commentators buzzing. But Bublik had his reasons, and they’re rooted in something tennis purists hold sacred: respect for the unwritten rules of the game.

Why Bublik Refused to Shake Popyrin’s Hand

So what exactly set Bublik off? It wasn’t a bad line call or some controversial umpire decision. Nope—it was all about net cords.

During their match, Popyrin benefited from two lucky net cords that trickled over to his side for points. In tennis, when you get a fortunate break like tha

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