On June 22, 2025, Daniil Medvedev, world No. 11, humorously requested that Alexander Bublik be placed in Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon draw after losing to the Kazakh 6-3, 7-6(4) in the Halle Open final, per Express. In his post-match speech, Medvedev, taking the defeat in stride, said, “Sasha, big congrats… I hope you’re in Carlos’ draw at Wimbledon. Maybe we’ll have a sensation in the third or fourth round. Please, Carlos or Jannik’s part of the draw,” per Yardbarker. Bublik, ranked No. 45, had stunned world No. 1 Sinner in the second round, ending Sinner’s streak of not losing to anyone outside Alcaraz since August 2024, and also defeated Tomas Machac and Karen Khachanov, per WIO News.
Medvedev’s lighthearted jab acknowledged Bublik’s giant-killing form, which included top-10 wins over Alex de Minaur and Jack Draper at Roland Garros, per Tennis365. Bublik, who nearly quit tennis in 2024, called the win “the toughest match I ever played mentally,” breaking a 0-6 record against Medvedev, per Sportskeeda. X posts, like @TennisTV, amplified the moment: “‘Please be in Carlos’ or Jannik’s draw’ 😂,” per. Bublik, set for Eastbourne, could be a Wimbledon wildcard, while Medvedev, back in the top 10 at No. 9, prepares for the Grand Slam starting June 30, per ATP Tour.
