Shanghai Masters star narrowly avoids horror injury in unusual incident

Alexander Bublik was lucky to avoid serious injury after the frightening incident.

By Archie Griggs · Daily Express

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 8:49 AM

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Alexander Bublik narrowly avoided serious injury when a vehicle hit his taxi door in Shanghai.
The incident occurred just as Bublik prepared to step out of the taxi.
Bublik confirmed he is unhurt and is still scheduled to play at the Shanghai Masters.

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Alexander Bublik narrowly escaped serious injury in a traffic accident ahead of the Shanghai Masters. The tennis star revealed on social media that another vehicle struck the door of his taxi just as he prepared to exit in Shanghai, bending the door backward before he could step outside.

Bublik confirmed he was unharmed and is still expected to play his opening singles match against Tomas Machac, as well as compete in doubles alongside Ben Shelton.

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Shanghai Masters star narrowly avoids horror injury in unusual incident

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