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WATCH: Alexander Bublik hands racquet to ball boy in Quarters at ATP Montpellier, sparking joy amidst tough game

Tennis sensation Alexander Bublik has recently made the bold headlines during his quarterfinal thriller at the ATP Montpellier against Aleksandar Kovacevic on January 31st

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Tennis sensation Alexander Bublik has recently made the bold headlines during his quarterfinal thriller at the ATP Montpellier against Aleksandar Kovacevic on January 31st. In a surprising move, the 27-year-old was seen handing his racket to a ball boy in the game, further inviting him to play a point while he took a moment in the spotlight. This kind gesture melts the hearts of the tennis fraternity, as it occurred while the Russian was trailing significantly, down a set and 5-1 in the second set, making a comeback seem unlikely.

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Notably, the ball boy's participation in the thriller has delighted both the spectators and Bublik himself, highlighting the lighter side of competitive tennis. Although this isn't the first time Bublik has engaged in such things, as it has been seen that he has built a reputation for playful interactions during matches, his performance ultimately ended in disappointment as he lost to Kovacevic with a score of 6-3, 6-2. This incident reflects Bublik's different personality on the court.

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Defending champion Bublik knocks out in the quarter-final of ATP Montpellier 

Coming to the match dynamics, defending champion Bublik was seen in great form in the opening sets of the game but lost that set. The Kazakh star failed to mark his comeback and suffered a straight sets defeat against Kovacevic.

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“I was not expecting to play against the ball kid for a point, but you always know there’s going to be something funny with him. It’s fun for the fans, but for me and any opponent that he has, it’s important to stay locked in and focused. I had a rough end to last year and started working really hard this off-season to turn things around and play a little free. Good things are happening,” Kovacevic said.

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