"Seems like a real dk, looks like a nice guy when he doesn't care but kind of an asshe when he does" - Tennis fans react to Alexander Bublik's 'luck' dig at Maxime Cressy after Newport final

Alexander Bublik's comments on Maxime Cressy's performance after losing to him in the Newport Open final on July 17 have caused plenty of controversy. Bublik's reference to 'luck' as a reason behind Cressy's win was taken in stride by the American player, but several tennis fans expressed outrage at the Kazakh's comments.During the post-match trophy ceremony, Alexander Bublik told Maxime Cressy that he had &quot;great luck&quot; during his 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(3) win, to which Cressy apologized. Bublik said during his speech (quoted by journalist Ben Rothenberg):&quot;You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.&quot;Maxime Cressy responded:&quot;I apologize for being lucky.&quot;Cressy made a stunning comeback from 2-6, 0-3 down in the match and even endured a nasty fall in the final set tie-break before eventually clinching the win. While the American player showed great resolve, Bublik's 'luck' jibe drew many reactions from fans on social media.One Twitter user expressed:&quot;With this and him complaining about Cressy’s break after taking a hard fall, Bublik seems like a real d**k. Always looks like a nice guy when he doesn’t care, kind of an assh**e when he does. Maybe it’s a good thing that he’s laid back 90% of the time.&quot;The Tennis Doggy@TennDogg950With this and him complaining about Cressy’s break after taking a hard fall, Bublik seems like a real dick. Always looks like a nice guy when he doesn’t care, kind of an asshole when he does. Maybe it’s a good thing that he’s laid back 90% of the time. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”31Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”With this and him complaining about Cressy’s break after taking a hard fall, Bublik seems like a real dick. Always looks like a nice guy when he doesn’t care, kind of an asshole when he does. Maybe it’s a good thing that he’s laid back 90% of the time. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Doris@Dorli_Wiwhat a salty loser twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”48529Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”what a salty loser twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Sjarif Goldstein@AvogadrosTotesEven if it was true (and I’m not saying it was), that’s a real lack of class to say this. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”48529Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”Even if it was true (and I’m not saying it was), that’s a real lack of class to say this. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ella@thiemdalnot so cool of bublik...... twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”48529Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”not so cool of bublik...... twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Cheered on by the home crowd, the American player saved his best for last, playing an impressive deciding tie-break. In the end he comfortably won the tie-break, successfully completing a memorable comeback. Bublik on the other hand was clearly miffed by the outcome, to say the least.João Pinto@joaovpinto33This is why I like tennis the players talk mad shit even during formal cerimonies twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”230Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”This is why I like tennis the players talk mad shit even during formal cerimonies twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Another fan wrote:&quot;I agree with Twitter getting bent out of shape over everything, and Bublik usually having a sarcastic sense of humor, but…he wasn’t really joking. He didn’t smile once during the presentation and seemed miserable. It would not have killed him to try and be a little gracious.&quot;Midnightangel@Midnigh82015526@ShanteW99900205 @BenRothenberg I agree with Twitter getting bent out of shape over everythung, and Bublik usually having a sarcastic sense of humor, but…he wasn’t really joking. He didn’t smile once during the presentation and seemed miserable. It would not have killed him to try and be a little gracious.7@ShanteW99900205 @BenRothenberg I agree with Twitter getting bent out of shape over everythung, and Bublik usually having a sarcastic sense of humor, but…he wasn’t really joking. He didn’t smile once during the presentation and seemed miserable. It would not have killed him to try and be a little gracious.Waluigi IRL@NoBSRussianIMO there's nothing wrong with this and it'd be more insulting if you beat Bublik for your first title and he didn't say something like this twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”530Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”IMO there's nothing wrong with this and it'd be more insulting if you beat Bublik for your first title and he didn't say something like this twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Pat Beaton@PatBeaton1@BenRothenberg l like Bublik, was rootin' for him, normally he throws the wins away...guess actually loosin' pissed him off. a shame...kids got talent...congrats to Cressy ! 51@BenRothenberg l like Bublik, was rootin' for him, normally he throws the wins away...guess actually loosin' pissed him off. a shame...kids got talent...congrats to Cressy ! 👏Jess 🍵@jessica4steinWasn't Bublik up a set and 3-0? He did a Penko during and post match then. #flops twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”230Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”Wasn't Bublik up a set and 3-0? He did a Penko during and post match then. #flops twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…John Isner shows support for fellow American Maxime Cressy after Bublik's 'luck' commentRothesay International Eastbourne - Day SixWhile tennis fans were busy expressing their opinion about Alexander Bublik's comments, John Isner also came to fellow American Maxime Cressy's defense. Many players on tour have highlighted the challenge of playing against Cressy due to his dangerous brand of tennis, and Isner stressed the same. He suggested that players 'make their own luck' and congratulated Cressy for winning the title.&quot;You make your own luck,&quot; John Isner said. &quot;Max plays a game that makes opponents extremely uncomfortable. Congrats to him on his first title.&quot;John Isner@JohnIsnerYou make your own luck. Max plays a game that makes opponents extremely uncomfortable. Congrats to him on his first title. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergBublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”75242Bublik quite salty in the Ocean State, talking in his speech about how lucky Cressy was in the final.“You had great luck. Put your whole prize money on red. You’re going to win big.”Cressy seems affected by this in his remarks… “I apologize for being lucky.”You make your own luck. Max plays a game that makes opponents extremely uncomfortable. Congrats to him on his first title. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…The Newport victory was Cressy's maiden ATP title. The 25-year-old was outside the Top-150 in the ATP rankings just 12 months ago, and he became the new World No. 33 courtesy of Sunday's victory.Cressy also reached the final of the Eastbourne International tournament in the week before Wimbledon, where he lost to another American in Taylor Fritz. At the start of the season, Cressy was a finalist at the ATP 250 event in Melbourne, eventually losing to Rafael Nadal.

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