‘We live in a fake world’: Alexander Bublik on honesty, insults and why doubles isn’t real tennis

Alexander Bublik, the outspoken Russian-born Kazakhstani tennis player, has spoken candidly about his controversial on-court behavior, including his habit of loudly insulting opponents during matches, which has made him notorious among Russian-speaking fans. The interview reflects on what he describes as his lowest point in his career, which has since transformed into his best 12 months as a professional. Bublik also shares his unconventional views on the sport, including his dismissal of doubles as not constituting 'real tennis.'