Bublik Slams Laver Cup Over American Bias
So, here’s what’s been stirring up some drama in the tennis world—Alexander Bublik is once again calling out the Laver Cup selection process, and he’s not holding back. This isn’t the first time he’s raised his voice about it, but this year, the frustration seems to have really hit a boiling point.
Back in 2023, Bublik had already made it clear that he believed the so-called “World Team” wasn’t actually representative of the world. Instead, in his words, it was basically America, Canada, Australia, and a bit of South America. He accused the then-captain John McEnroe of leaning way too heavily on English-speaking players when building the team. And honestly, looking at the history, you can see where he’s coming from. Since the tournament began in 2017, only one African player—Kevin Anderson in 2018—ever made the cut. For Bublik, that’s a glaring omission, and for years he’s been left wondering why his own name is never called.
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Fast-forward to now, and the situation hasn’t changed much for him. McEnroe stepped down earlier this year, and Andre Agassi took over as the new Team World captain. But despite the leadership change, Bublik’s dream of finally joining the Laver Cup squad didn’t come true. The final roster this time includes some huge names: Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, plus João Fonseca from Brazil and Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina. Impressive lineup, yes—but still no Bublik.
When asked about it, he didn’t shy away from his disappointment. In a chat with journalist Ben Rothenberg, he flat-out said, “They believe the ‘World’ is the one that has America or English language; that’s what I believe.” His point was pretty sharp: no matter who’s captain, the system feels rigged toward players from certain countries, while talented athletes from other parts of the world keep getting overlooked.
Now, whether you agree with Bublik or not, his comments hit on a bigger question about representation in sports. The Laver Cup markets itself as this battle between Europe and “the rest of the world,” but if the roster is consistently skewed toward certain regions, doesn’t that undermine the idea of a true “World Team”?
Bublik clearly thinks so, and he’s doubling down on that stance. For him, it’s not just about personal disappointment—it’s about fairness and visibility for players who don’t come from English-speaking countries. And until something changes, it seems like he’ll keep voicing that frustration, even if it means ruffling a few feathers in the tennis establishment.
So, whether you see this as sour grapes or a valid critique, one thing is certain: Alexander Bublik is making sure people don’t ignore the conversation about bias in the Laver Cup. And honestly, it’s a debate that might only get louder from here.
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