Alexander Bublik is really feeling himself in Moscow
The 20-year-old is making good on a lucky loser spot.
Alexander Bublik is thrilled—can't you tell? The 20-year-old lost in the qualifying draw of this week's ATP 250 in Moscow, but capitalized on a second chance. The lucky loser ousted Teymuraz Gabashvili to win just his second ATP main-draw match of 2017.
Though he plays for Kazakstan, Bulbik was born in Russia and loves to play in Moscow.
"They love me here," he said. "They really love me...They're coming to see me play."
He credits the home crowd for fueling his success.
"That's the best part about sport. When you're getting on that high level, of course there's a crowd. That's what I play for."
The world No. 107 reached the quarterfinals in Moscow last year.