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

le 02/09/2025 à 11h29

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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.

Bublik Alexander

11e, 2870 points

Sinner J • 1

Bublik A • 23

US Open

Draw

Sinner Jannik

2e, 11500 points

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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