The Match That Set Bublik OFF! | Indian Wells Blaze Alexander [cqOLrZmSEyb]

Alexander Bublik produced one of the most dramatic moments of the tournament during his clash with Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

The mercurial Kazakh star looked in control early, edging a tight cal raleigh first set in a tie-break. But the match took a dramatic turn in the second set when a crucial rally swung momentum firmly in Hijikatas favour.

After dropping the second-set tie-break, Bubliks frustration boiled over, producing a spectacular racket smash that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of nadia sawalha the match.

Hijikata kept his composure brilliantly, riding the momentum to claim the deciding set and secure an impressive victory over the unpredictable Bublik.

The Australian qualifier completed the comeback 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3, advancing at Indian Wells while Bubliks fiery reaction stole headlines.

Watch the key moments from a match that had everything: drama, tension, and one unforgettable outburst.

00:00 Video starts

00:02 Alexander Bublik racket smash - quick glimpse of the meltdown moment

00:05 Bublik edges the first set in a tie-break, 7-6(3)

00:36 Second set action as Hijikata begins to fight back

01:01 The point that tips Bublik over the edge as Hijikata wins the second-set tie-break 7-6(3)

01:21 Hijikata completes the comeback, winning the third set 6-3

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