Alexander Bublik Loses Cool and Smashes Racket Before Opponent Clears the Chaos at Paris Masters Scenes got intense at the Paris Masters as Alexander Bublik smashed his racket on the ground, but his o

The semifinal clash between Alexander Bublik and Felix Auger-Aliassime at the 2025 Paris Masters was more than just a battle for a place in the final; for Auger-Aliassime, it was a critical step in his high-stakes quest to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals. The Canadian, seeded ninth, was in relentless pursuit of a coveted spot in Turin and had just delivered a commanding quarterfinal performance, setting the stage for this high-pressure encounter.

For Auger-Aliassime, the conditions presented a different challenge, as he had been openly critical of the tennis balls used in Paris, labeling them “rubbish” and stating they “don’t bounce straight” following his first-round match.

The pivotal moment of his semifinal match, as reported by @Calleptic on X, occurred early in the seco