Alexander Bublik, currently ranked No. 13, is set to kick off his campaign at the final Masters 1000 event of the season in Paris, where he will face Australia’s Alexei Popyrin. Bublik began the Asian swing on a positive note after securing a title win in Hangzhou, but his momentum waned with early exits at both the China Open and Shanghai Masters. However, he found his stride once again at the ATP 500 event in Vienna, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to the eventual champion, Jannik Sinner.
Conversely, Popyrin opted out of the Asian swing and has recently participated in indoor hard-court events in Stockholm and Vienna. Unfortunately, his performances have been disappointing, suffering a shocking first-round defeat to American Sebastian Korda in Stockholm, followed by another early exit against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in Vienna. The 24-year-old now aims to regroup in Paris and finish his season on a positive note.
Scheduled Match Details:
– Date: Oct. 27, 2025
– Tournament: Paris Masters 2025
– Round: First (Round of 64)
– Venue: Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, France
– Category: Masters 1000
– Surface: Indoor Hard Court
– Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TSN, Sky Sports
In head-to-head matchups, Bublik and Popyrin have met three times, with the upcoming first-round clash in Paris marking their fourth encounter. Popyrin leads their rivalry with a narrow 2-1 advantage, although Bublik triumphed in their most recent meeting on clay in Madrid earlier this year, while Popyrin claimed victory in their two previous hard-court encounters.
As both players prepare for the upcoming match, their serving capabilities will be crucial on the fast indoor surface. Bublik has demonstrated a commanding service game this season, winning 85% of his service games and 66% of service points. In contrast, Popyrin has a slightly lower success rate, winning 80% of service games and 64% of service points. On the return front, both players are evenly matched, winning 35% of return points this season; however, Popyrin’s inconsistent form this year poses a significant concern ahead of his clash with the powerful-hitting Bublik. Popyrin’s current record stands at 17-21, reflecting his struggles leading into Paris.
Meanwhile, Bublik arrives in Paris with a solid 33-20 win-loss record and carries the confidence of his recent quarterfinal performance in Vienna, which may provide him with a psychological edge in the matchup against Popyrin.
Given the current circumstances and their respective forms, predictions favor Bublik to secure victory in straight sets.