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Aussie Ace De Minaur Faces Kazakh Challenger Bublik in Paris Quarterfinals
31 Oct
Summary
- Sixth seed De Minaur reaches Paris Masters quarterfinals
- Bublik upsets fourth seed Fritz to set up quarterfinal clash
- De Minaur has 55-20 record this season, qualifies for ATP Finals
As of October 31st, 2025, sixth seed Alex de Minaur is set to face off against Alexander Bublik in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. De Minaur, who received a bye into the second round, fought past Gabriel Diallo in three sets before easily dispatching former Paris Masters champion Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2 in the third round.
On the other side of the draw, Bublik has been on a roll, defeating Alexei Popyrin and Corentin Moutet in straight sets to reach the third round. There, he pulled off a surprise upset over fourth seed Taylor Fritz, winning 7-6(5), 6-2. This marked Bublik's first win over a top 10 player on hardcourts this year.
De Minaur has been in impressive form this season, compiling a 55-20 record and also securing his spot in the prestigious ATP Finals. He is aiming to reach his third consecutive quarterfinal at the Paris Masters and his fourth at the Masters 1000 level this year. Bublik, meanwhile, is seeking his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearance since the Madrid Open in 2021.
Despite Bublik's recent success, De Minaur's consistency and shotmaking ability make him the favorite to win this quarterfinal matchup. The slow conditions in Paris should play to the Aussie's strengths, potentially putting Bublik at a disadvantage. However, the Kazakh has proven he can rally from a two-set deficit, as he did against De Minaur at the French Open earlier this year, setting the stage for an intriguing quarterfinal clash.
