Generali Open 2025: Alexander Bublik Tees Up Arthur Cazaux Rematch After Reaching Final

Alexander Bublik reached back-to-back ATP finals after surviving a second-set wobble against Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the Generali Open showpiece. 

Bublik, who found himself 4-2 down in the second set, recovered brilliantly to seal a 6-3 6-4 triumph over Van de Zandschulp in one hour and 20 minutes on Friday. 

The top seed will face Arthur Cazaux in Saturday's final after he beat compatriot Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets earlier in the day. 

Bublik was put through his paces in the opening set, but grabbed a crucial break in the sixth game and was able to hold his serve to take the early advantage. 

Not rocked by that early setback, Van de Zandschulp flew out of the blocks in the second as he got the better of Bublik's serve and raced into a 3-0 lead. 

But Bublik remained composed, reeling off the final five games as he sealed his progression after Van de Zandschulp sent a backhand wide of the left baseline. 

For Cazaux, meanwhile, he turned semi-final heartbreak into a new career milestone after defeating Rinderknech 7-5 6-3 to reach the first ATP final of his career. 

During their clash, which was delayed during the first set due to rain, Cazaux remained composed to down the sixth seed and set up a rematch with Bublik. 

Indeed, it was Bublik who beat Cazaux in the final four on his way to the Gstaad title last week, though the Frenchman was confident of a positive result this time around. 

"I'm really happy, because tennis is tough," said Cazaux, who was sidelined through the end of March and April through injury. "I had injuries at the beginning of the year. 

"I didn't play well, so I'm really happy to be in my first final on the ATP Tour. I think the first set was my longest set ever. 

"It wasn't easy with the rain, but I stayed focused on what I had to do on court. I hope I can continue this way tomorrow."