Alexander Bublik and Daniel Galan will take on each other in the first round of the 2023 WTA Madrid Open on April 26.
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Throughout his career, Alexander Bublik has a reputation for inconsistent performance at all levels, making it challenging to forecast his outcomes. Bublik’s previous two clay-court matches this year featured uneven play. In the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters, he was able to win a set against former world #2 Alexander Zverev, but last week in Barcelona, he was defeated by Emil Ruusuvuori. In his first season in 2021, he made one of his two previous trips to the quarterfinals on clay in events of this calibre. This is not shocking because his game thrives in these high-altitude conditions.
Daniel Elahi Galan made the decision to compete in Challenger circuits in recent events to end his losing streak and recoup his confidence and momentum. He achieved back-to-back victories for the first time this year and recently placed second to Daniel Altmaier at the Sarasota Challenger, so to some extent, his strategy paid off.
The Colombian made his top-100 debut in the second half of 2022 after years of effort. Unfortunately, at the start of 2023, fitness problems derailed his progress. In the weeks that followed, he struggled, losing to players like Jeremy Chardy and Riccardo Bonadio. He had to retire from his very first game of the year in Adelaide.
| Alexander Bublik vs Daniel Galan | Match details |
|---|---|
| Date | April 26, 2023 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Tournament | Madrid Open |
| Stage | Round of 128 |
| Time (India) | 5:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Emil Ruusuvuori | 0-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Alexander Zverev | 6-3, 2-6, 4-6 (L) |
| JJ Wolf | 5-7, 3-6 (L) |
| Jan-Lennard Struff | 4-6, 6-3, 4-6 (L) |
| Zhang Zhizhen | 6-1, 6-2 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Daniel Altmaeir | 7-6, 6-1 (L) |
| Tomas Machac | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
| Aleksandar Vukic | 6-2, 7-6 (W) |
| Tristan Boyer | Walkover (W) |
| JC Shang | 6-3, 6-2 (W) |
After the Miami Masters 2022 three-setter, Alexander Bublik is ahead 1-0. At this level, the Kazakh has a fantastic opportunity to experience a very rare success on clay. His attitude and motivation, however, will be extremely important in determining how well he performs.
Alexander Bublik and Daniel Galan will take on each other in the first round of the 2023 WTA Madrid Open on April 26.
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