Alexander Bublik vs David Goffin will take place in the round of 32 of Libema Open on June 13.
Given Alexander Bublik’s known aversion to clay, it’s understandable that he displayed a carefree attitude during the clay swing. However, as the grass season approaches, if he can change his mindset and adopt a more serious approach, he has the potential to achieve significant success. Bublik possesses the necessary weapons and skills to cause considerable damage on grass courts. It’s worth noting that he hasn’t experienced a first-round loss on grass since Wimbledon 2019, and he has consistently reached at least the semifinals on this surface in the past three seasons. In fact, he even finished as the runner-up in Newport in both 2019 and 2022.
In 2015, David Goffin was the second seed in the main draw of ATP ‘s-Hertogenbosch, where he finished as the runner-up to Nicolas Mahut. However, his current situation is different as he now needs to qualify for the tournament. In the qualifying stages over the weekend, Goffin managed to defeat two local players, Alec Deckers and Jesper De Jong. Since the pandemic break, the former world number 7 has struggled on all surfaces. His confidence took a further hit when he suffered an injury in Marseille in February, resulting in a few months away from tennis. As a result, he is currently ranked outside the top 100 in the world rankings.
| Alexander Bublik vs David Goffin | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | June 13, 2023 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tournament | Libema Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 02:40 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Giulio Zeppieri | 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7 (L) |
| Marcos Giron | 0-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Casper Ruud | 1-6, 6-4, 60-77 (L) |
| Ben Shelton | 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 (W) |
| Pedro Martinez | 6-3, 77-64 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jesper De Jong | 2-6, 6-2, 78-66 (W) |
| Alec Deckers | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
| Hubert Hurkacz | 3-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 (W) |
| Cameron Norrie | 3-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Alvaro Lopez San Martin | 6-1, 6-3 (W) |
With a 2-0 lead, David Goffin is currently in the advantageous position. Although he is known for being solid and consistent, his recent lackluster performances and average level of play indicate that he might need Alexander Bublik to make mistakes in order for Goffin to secure a win in this match.
Alexander Bublik vs David Goffin will take place in the round of 32 of Libema Open on June 13.
| Area | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| France | france.tv sport, Prime Video |
| Europe (all territories except France) | Eurosport |
| Austria | Servus TV |
| Belgium | rtbf.be |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| USA | NBC Sports, Peacock, Tennis Channel, Bally Sports |
| Canada | RDS, TSN |
| Latin America | ESPN |
| Brazil | SPORTV |
| North Africa & Middle East | beIN Sports |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, Canal+ |
| Asia (all territories) | beIN Sports |
| China | CMG |
| Taiwan | ELTA |
| Vietnam | VTV Cab |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| India | Sony Ten |
| Mongolia | SPS |
| Australia | Channel 9 |
| New Zealand | Sky |
| South Korea | CJ ENM |
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