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Daily Dose of Social Media: From Bublik’s hilarious rant to ITF madness after obscene gesture

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by Cristhián Avila
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In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, Alexander Bublik showed his frustration against Jakub Mensik with a funny comment to the umpire in the middle of the match, while a strange situation occurred on the ITF Tour when a player was disqualified for obscene gestures to the chair umpire in the middle of the third set.
On the other hand, Valentin Vacheerot left one of the bloopers of the day after a hard fall against the net in the middle of the ChallengerPlayer Disqualified for Obscene Gesture to Umpire tournament, while Joao Fonseca stole the show at the Estoril Open after taking part in an interesting cooking video.

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Bublik's frustration and bizarre moment at Madrid Open: "Tennis was easy 5 years ago"

Alexander Bublik, staying true to his style, had a peculiar moment during his match against Jakub Mensik at the Madrid Open. The Kazakh player was dominated by the Czech in just 57 minutes, losing 6-3, 6-2. Mensik, the 19-year-old, was nearly flawless, winning 77% of points on his first serve and 78% on his second, remarkable statistics for clay courts. Bublik, clearly frustrated by his opponent's high level, made a remark to the chair umpire while down in the second set but took it in good humor.
"Mohamed, remember when tennis was easy? Like, five years ago, it was super easy to play tennis. Now this guy [Mensik] isn’t top-5, not even top-10, what the f**k is that?" he said.

Vacherot survives drama in Aix-en-Provence Challenger

A peculiar moment took place during the Aix-en-Provence Challenger qualifying round, where Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot [6] faced the Frenchman Arthur Bouquier. The final minutes of the third set were tense, with Vacherot leading. During a rally, Bouquier hit an effective dropshot, and as Vacherot rushed to the net to retrieve it, he slammed into the net and slipped, landing on the floor. The match eventually went to a tiebreak, where Vacherot was more assertive and secured the win 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(7-5).

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Rodrigo De Paul and Tini at Madrid Open

As the second Masters 1000 of the clay-swing continues, Atletico Madrid footballer Rodrigo De Paul visited the Caja Mágica, accompanied by Argentine singer Tini. Earlier in the week, Diego Simeone, the manager of the same club, was also spotted in the stands, along with several TV presenters, influencers, and Spanish actors enjoying the country’s most important tennis event.

Gulin disqualified after insulting umpire during ITF match

In a lower-level tournament, World No. 407 Svyatoslav Gulin was disqualified in the middle of the third set for insulting the umpire. The Russian player was facing Spain’s Alejo Sánchez Quílez (No. 596) at the ITF M25 Sabadell on clay courts. During the third set, Gulin had broken serve twice in a row, leading 4-0, but after winning a point, he made an obscene gesture toward the chair umpire. A few seconds later, the umpire decided to disqualify him from the match, handing the victory to Sánchez Quílez in an unusual situation in Spain.

Joao Fonseca cooking in Estoril

Joao Fonseca is one of the top stars of the Challenger 175 Estoril Open, having traveled to Lisbon after an early exit from the Madrid Open. The 18-year-old star comfortably won his first-round match at the second Masters 1000 on clay courts, but lost to 11th seed Tommy Paul in the second round after wasting several set points in the first set, eventually falling 7-6[9-7], 7-6[7-3]. Fonseca’s participation in Spain ended early, and he headed to Portugal, where he is seeded 8th and will debut this Wednesday against Jasper de Jong.
Fonseca has quickly become one of the biggest rising stars on the Tour, and he's one of the standout names in Estoril. Before the tournament began, the Brazilian participated in a ‘Stars Program’ video, where he cooked with Sushi Chef Luis Banderas, showing off his culinary skills.

Madrid Open stars showcase their golf skills in Golf Challenge

Stars from the Mutua Madrid Open participated in a ‘Closest to the Pune Challenge’, where they showcased their golf skills by attempting shots towards a distant target using golf clubs. The challenge included players like Daria Kasatkina, Holger Rune, Mirra Andreeva, and Casper Ruud—the latter being a frequent golfer who has been spotted playing with Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal on the course.
The Madrid Open confirmed half of the quarterfinalists for both the men’s and women’s draws this Tuesday. It is expected that the rest of the matchups will be finalized this Wednesday, after the schedule was disrupted by power outages in Spain on Monday, which forced early suspensions of several matches.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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