And it came with some racket-to-court violence.
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan looks on in his match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during day four of the 2023 United Cup at Pat Rafter Arena on January 01, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
After double faulting three times during the tiebreak that determined the match, Bublik smashed his racket on the court five times as he was jeered by fans in the stands.
But all tennis players come to matches with multiple rackets, so the occasional tantrum doesn’t leave that player without some backups. However, Bublik’s ferocity didn’t stop with one racket.
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Once he got over to his bench, he immediately picked up a second racket and slammed it, causing the crowd to yell even louder in disapproval.
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan plays a backhand in his match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during day four of the 2023 United Cup at Pat Rafter Arena on January 01, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
"Well, that’s going to get the treatment as well," broadcaster Mikey Pereira said.
Bublik, who hails from Kazakhstan, tossed that aside and smashed yet another as he continued to whip his arm with all his might downward.
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"This is getting out of hand now," Pereira said.
Finally, Bublik was done smashing the rackets, picking up his fourth and walking to the other side of the court. At the time, his latest double fault made it 6-0 in favor of Barrère, and he wouldn’t let that lead slip.
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan reacts in his match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during day four of the 2023 United Cup at Pat Rafter Arena on January 01, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Barrère won the match in three sets, 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, after winning the tiebreak 7-3.