Alexander Bublik def. Jan-Lennard Struff 7(7)-6(3), 3-6, 6-2 — Stuttgart Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Alexander Bublik defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 7(7)-6(3), 3-6, 6-2 in the R16 of the Stuttgart Open 2026.

Five hours and forty-three minutes of serve-bombing went Bublik's way at the Boss Open, and the difference was what happened behind the first ball: Alexander Bublik won 46 of 49 first serves (94%) to Jan-Lennard Struff's 79%. After taking the opener in a tiebreak and surrendering the second 6-3, Bublik's serve held up late, 22 aces to Struff's 16, and he closed the third 6-2. Both men won exactly 14 games and 172 total points was split 91-81 — a margin built almost entirely on those untouchable first deliveries. It's Bublik's fourth win in six meetings, and a first on grass.

Profiles: Jan-Lennard Struff · Alexander Bublik — Stuttgart Open 2026

Head-to-head

Jan-Lennard Struff and Alexander Bublik have met 6 times, with Alexander Bublik leading the head-to-head 4–2.

• Rotterdam Open 2026 R16 — Alexander Bublik won 7(7)-6(2), 4-6, 6-3
• French Open 2026 R128 — Jan-Lennard Struff won 7-5, 6(6)-7(8), 6-4, 7-5
• Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 R32 — Alexander Bublik won 6-3, 6-4
• French Open 2024 R64 — Jan-Lennard Struff won 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
• Halle Open 2023 R16 — Alexander Bublik won 6-3, 6(4)-7(7), 6-3