Jack Draper vs Alexander Bublik LIVE RESULTS – French Open 2025: Brit KNOCKED OUT in huge shock at Roland Garros
THE French Open is heading towards a huge finale at Roland Garros - but British interest in singles is over.
Cameron Norrie couldn't defy the odds to beat Novak Djokovic as the Serbian progressed with a straight-sets win.
Later in the day, British golden boy Jack Draper was stunned after he was knocked out by Alexander Bublik.
Bublik secured a 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 win and became the first Kazakh to progress to the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam.
Draper's exit ends all British interest in singles at the French Open after Norrie's earlier elimination.
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Sinner's internal storm
Jannick Sinner has dismissed suggestions he has incredible composure, saying: "That's absolutely not true - there is a storm going on inside.
"Tennis is a very mental game and you try to not show anything to your opponent.
"When you see your opponent struggling a little, you always try to raise your game.
"I'm someone who works a lot on the other side so I'm always trying to understand how my opponent is feeling, but at the start of my career the storm was also on the outside for me and not only on the inside. I'm happy with how I handle situations now."
Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Sinner speaks
Jannick Sinner admits he was over the moon to sail past Andrey Rublev to the quarter-finals.
"I'm very happy obviously. We both know each other very well now.
We have played against each other so many times already, so we both tried to change up our game styles a little bit.
"I'm so happy because things can go a bad way very quickly, especially in a best of five set match that can go so long.
"I'm very happy and I'm so proud to finish the match in three sets.
"The night sessions here in Paris are always very special so thank you so much for coming and for the support. It is amazing, thank you."
Game, set, match - Sinner
Jannick Sinner is through to the quarter-finals of the French Open following a victory over Andrey Rublev at Roland Garros.
The Italian saw off a spirited display from the Russian in the third set to reach the last eight 6-1, 6-3, 6-4.
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Sinner on the brink
Rublev has made a Herculean effort to try to fend off the Italian, but the tide is too much.
Sinner: 6-1, 6-, 3-3* as it stands
Sinner take set two
Jannick Sinner is just one more set away from the quarter-finals.
The Italian has won the first two at 6-1, 6-3. Let's see if he can wrap this up in double-quick time.
Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Sinner shining
Jannick Sinner is cruising against Andrey Rublev. He won the first set with ease, being victorious thanks to a 6-1 rout.
He's already broken Rublev in the second, which he currently leads 2-1.
Sinner: 6-1, 2-1 (as it stands)
Bublik over the moon
He said: "Sometimes in life there is only one chance, and I had a feeling that was mine. I couldn't let it slip.
"Standing here is the best moment of my life - period.
"Thank you guys, that was amazing. I'm standing here like I won the thing, but what can I say! I can't cry here - come on, let me be in peace!
"I still have a match to go, I'm a professional tennis player and I've got to get ready."
Credit: Getty Griekspoor explains withdrawal
Tallon Griekspoor has explained why he quit during his last-16 clash with Alexander Zverev.
The Dutchman said: "This morning and in the warmup with the last couple of serves that I hit, I pulled my abdominal, which, yeah, made me from not serving full and not being able to compete the way I would like."
Bublik emotional
Just look at what it means for Alexander Bublik to have reached the quarter-finals.
Draper dumped out!
Jack Draper's French Open run is over thanks to a 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Alexander Bublik.
Bublik has made history by becoming the first Kazakh to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam.
Bublik on the brink... but Draper hangs in
Bublik has twice served for the match but has been unable to put down a resurgent Draper.
Bublik: 5-4
Draper refuses to go down
Draper takes game seven to keep himself within touching distance of Bublik, who has played some of his best-ever tennis.
But two holds is all Bublik needs to reach the quarters.
Bublik: 4-3
Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Bublik on the brink in the fourth
Bublik takes game six to move into a 4-2 lead in the fourth set.
Draper not quitting
Draper takes the fifth game to stay within touching distance of an imperious Bublik.
Draper holding on in the fourth
Draper is refusing to go out without a fight, taking Bublik to deuce for the fourth game.
Bublik nonchalantly takes the point with a beauty of a drop shot.
Bublik: 3-1
Bublik commanding the fourth
Bublik's 65th place in the world rankings looks absolutely laughable.
He's playing like a top-five player right now.
Bublik: 2-0
Credit: AFP Bublik pilling the pressure on
Draper has well and truly been outplayed for the last two sets.
He needs to start holding serve or he'll be sent packing.
Bublik: 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
Bublik breaking down Draper
Bublik is now five games to one up in the third set.
If it keeps on like this, Bublik has the winning of this match as he's well and truly in the zone.
Bublik 5-1
Credit: Reuters Bublik bubbling in the third
Bublik has moved two games to one up in the third set. Draper needs to start taking some more chances.
Bublik 2-1
Djokovic BEATS Norrie!
Cameron Norrie's French Open has come to an end at the hands of tennis icon Novak Djokovic.
The Serb was superb from the outset and cruised through to the next round thanks to a 6-2, 6-3, 5-2 victory.
The win has seen Djokovic, 38, become the oldest Roland Garros quarter-finalist in 50 years.
Credit: AFP Bublik vs Draper - Set 3: 1-1
Draper is showing no signs of being deterred by losing the second set and is playing some beautiful drop shots.
Norrie vs Djokovic - Set 3: 2-5
Novak is really turning up the heat here and is on the brink of sending Norrie packing.
Bublik wins second set
Incredible!
He is now playing tennis from the gods, as a famous commentator would say, and isn't afraid to take on challenging strokes.
With yet another touch near the net, he gets two set points. In the first, Draper makes a spectacular comeback to get it down to 40-30. However, with yet another outstanding volley to the net, the Kazakhstani secures the game and the second set.
Bublik's second set was a masterwork; Draper will need to find solutions to stop that style.
We have a match and a half on our hands.
Bublik 6-3 Draper
Draper stays in second set
To remain in the second set, Draper serves. He holds onto love and shows no signs of nervousness.
The second set conclusion will now be served by Bublik.
Bublik* 5-3 Draper
Bublik consolidates break
Bublik retains his serve with an ace after Draper's forceful backhand return is answered with a skilful volley near the net.
The Kazakh has already won three straight games, and he extends that break.
Bublik 5-2 Draper*
