Sinner is like a player generated by artificial intelligence," Bublik's premonitory statement before his clash with the Italian

Known for his strong character, Bublik doesn't mince words, whether positive or negative. Soundly defeated (6-1, 6-1, 6-1) by Sinner in the US Open round of 16, the Kazakh was completely outplayed.

While no one expected such a debacle, the player himself had made an unusual statement before the match:

"Sinner is like a player generated by artificial intelligence. But we are all trying to find a way to beat him, and I was one of the few."

A premonitory remark, given how the match unfolded. Moreover, the 28-year-old player didn't stop there, as he commented under a US Open post highlighting the world number one: "AI.