Alexander Bublik has sparked controversy with his blunt comments on Andy Murray’s and Rafael Nadal’s recent retirements and comebacks. In an interview with Match TV, the Kazakh tennis player shared strong opinions that have divided the tennis community.

Tennis star Alexander Bublik has taken Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal to task with a series of brutal comments for the way they handled their retirements

Kazakhstani tennis player Alexander Bublik says the way legends of the sport like Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray clung onto their longevity during the twilight of their career was a “disgrace”. The world No.33 first called the circumstances around their retirements a “circus”, before doubling down even further.