Defending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo Masters, Sinner progresses
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo Masters, Sinner progresses

China Daily  

Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts during his round of 32 match against Australia's Alexei Popyrin during the Monte Carlo Masters of ATP 1000 at Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France April 10, 2024. MONTE CARLO, Principality of Monaco - Andrey Rublev's Monte Carlo Masters title defence ended at the first hurdle on Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat by Australian Alexei Popyrin, while Jannik Sinner eased through. "Every year, it's tough to come here and try to perform well, but I'm very happy about this performance and let's see what is coming in the next round," said Sinner, who lost to Rune in the semi-finals 12 months ago. Play will resume Thursday with Denmark's Rune up a set and a break against Indian Sumit Nagal and Miami Open finalist Dimitrov leading Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.

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Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his singles group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. TURIN, Italy - Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
1 month, 1 week ago

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his singles group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. TURIN, Italy - Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing …

ATP Finals: Alcaraz beats Rublev to boost chances of reaching semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Alcaraz beats Rublev to boost chances of reaching semifinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 win over Andrey Rublev, which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals. World number three Alcaraz comfortably defeated Rublev to lift himself off the bottom of the John Newcombe Group and looked in much better form despite struggling with fatigue and illness in the …

Alexei Popyrin beats Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur takes another step toward ATP Finals at Paris Masters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alexei Popyrin beats Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur takes another step toward ATP Finals at Paris Masters

ABC  

Australia's Alexei Popyrin has recovered after a foul-mouthed outburst to score a victory over Daniil Medvedev, while compatriot Alex de Minaur also advanced at the Paris Masters. De Minaur was cheered on by and later reunited with young superfan Paul, who was a regular fixture on court during the 25-year-old's run to the quarterfinals at the French Open earlier this …

Novak Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters final with Jannik Sinner as Italian seals year-end No 1
2 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters final with Jannik Sinner as Italian seals year-end No 1

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Rublev fights back from two sets down to reach third round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Rublev fights back from two sets down to reach third round

The Hindu  

A tenacious Andrey Rublev survived a marathon U.S. Open encounter on Wednesday when he battled back from two sets down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 and move into the third round at Flushing Meadows. Few would have expected Frenchman Rinderknech to trouble four-times U.S. Open quarter-finalist Rublev, who had a 2-0 winning record against the world …

Alexei Popyrin exits Cincinnati Open in first round, Jordan Thompson to play world number one Jannik Sinner
4 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Popyrin exits Cincinnati Open in first round, Jordan Thompson to play world number one Jannik Sinner

ABC  

Alexei Popyrin has lost in the first round of the Cincinnati Open only two days after he captured his first Masters 1000 title in Montreal. Alexei Popyrin wins Canadian Open after beating Andrey Rublev Photo shows Alexei Popyrin celebrates after beating Andrey Rublev Australia's Alexei Popyrin has continued his incredible giant-killing run in Montreal by thrashing Russia's Andrey Rublev to …

Rublev beats top-seeded defending champion Sinner to reach Montreal semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev beats top-seeded defending champion Sinner to reach Montreal semifinals

The Hindu  

Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev outlasted top-seeded defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 on Saturday night to reach the semifinals in the rain-delayed National Bank Open. Rublev beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-2 earlier Saturday, while Sinner also was playing his second match of the day after topping beat Alejandro Tabilo 6-4, 6-3 in the afternoon. Korda topped ninth-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, …

Rublev beats top-seeded defending champion Sinner to reach Montreal semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev beats top-seeded defending champion Sinner to reach Montreal semifinals

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev outlasted top-seeded defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 on Saturday night to reach the semifinals in the rain-delayed National Bank Open. Rublev beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-2 earlier Saturday, while Sinner also was playing his second match of the day after topping beat Alejandro Tabilo 6-4, 6-3 in the afternoon. Korda topped ninth-seeded Taylor …

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on

Hindustan Times  

Two months ago, Matteo Arnaldi was knocked out of the Monte-Carlo Masters in the first round by India’s Sumit Nagal – a player ranked 55 spots below him. Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts after missing a shot against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi during their third round match of the French Open On Friday, though, he completed a turnaround of epic proportions by …

Rublev overcomes fever to win Madrid Open for 1st time
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev overcomes fever to win Madrid Open for 1st time

China Daily  

Russia's Andrey Rublev poses with the trophy after winning his final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime at Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain May 5, 2024. MADRID — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev was feeling sick all week …

Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time

Associated Press  

MADRID — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. The last three, four days I didn’t sleep.” Rublev gave “full credit to the doctors,” who were “doing some tricky things” just to make sure he could play. “If you knew what I had …

Andrey Rublev beats Taylor Fritz to reach Madrid Open final, will face Felix Auger-Aliassime
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Andrey Rublev beats Taylor Fritz to reach Madrid Open final, will face Felix Auger-Aliassime

Hindustan Times  

Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. Russia's Andrey Rublev plays a return against US' Taylor Fritz. His second-round opponent, Jakub Mensik, retired in their second set, and in the quarterfinals top-seeded Jannik Sinner said he couldn’t play due to a hip injury and gave Auger-Aliassime …

Tsitsipas claims Monte Carlo hat-trick with 'ruthless' game
8 months, 1 week ago

Tsitsipas claims Monte Carlo hat-trick with 'ruthless' game

China Daily  

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates after beating Norway's Casper Ruud to win the Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday. AFP MONTE CARLO — Stefanos Tsitsipas hailed his third Monte Carlo Masters triumph as the "Holy Trinity", claiming that his golden week in the principality has restored faith in his game. "Winning this tournament three times is something I would have never …

Defending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo Masters, Sinner progresses
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo Masters, Sinner progresses

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev's Monte Carlo Masters title defence ended at the first hurdle on Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat by Australian Alexei Popyrin, while Jannik Sinner eased through. "Every year, it's tough to come here and try to perform well, but I'm very happy about this performance and let's see what is coming in the next round," said Sinner, who lost …

Australian Open 2024: Sinner powers past Rublev to set up Djokovic showdown
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Sinner powers past Rublev to set up Djokovic showdown

The Hindu  

Italy’s Jannik Sinner set up a mouth-watering Australian Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic as he fought off Andrey Rublev in a late-night duel at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. The Russian wore a world-weary expression in the third set and dropped serve to hand Sinner a 4-2 lead and the clean-hitting Italian duly closed out a comfortable win at nearly 1.30am …

Jannik Sinner powers past Andrey Rublev to set up showdown clash with Novak Djokovic at Australian Open semi-finals
11 months ago

Jannik Sinner powers past Andrey Rublev to set up showdown clash with Novak Djokovic at Australian Open semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

Italy's Jannik Sinner set up a mouth-watering Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic as he fought off Andrey Rublev in a late-night duel at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Jannik Sinner, left, of Italy is congratulated by Andrey Rublev of Russia following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open The fourth seed showed patience and resilience to claim a 6-4 7-6 …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz but not before a big test as he sealed a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on a steamy Tuesday at the Australian Open to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semifinal. Physically very draining, emotionally as well.” Djokovic has taken his time to get going at this …

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev Reveales 'Scary Movie' After Beating Alex de Minaur in 5 Sets for 300th Career Win
11 months ago

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev Reveales 'Scary Movie' After Beating Alex de Minaur in 5 Sets for 300th Career Win

News 18  

Fifth seed Andrey Rublev got the better of Alex de Minaur in five gruelling sets to shatter home hopes and make his second successive Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday. @AndreyRublev97 comes from a set down to rattle home and into the last eight.The No.5 seed defeats Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-7 6-7 6-3 6-0#AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport …

Australian Open 2024: Andrey Rublev reaches fourth round, Ben Shelton out after losing five-setter to Mannarino
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Andrey Rublev reaches fourth round, Ben Shelton out after losing five-setter to Mannarino

India Today  

Fifth seed Andrey Rublev secured a victory in just under two hours, defeating American 29th seed Sebastian Korda with a scoreline of 6-2, 7-6, 6-4. Meanwhile, 35-year-old Frenchman Adrian Mannarino advanced to the next round after a grueling five-setter, winning 7-6, 1-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 over U.S. Open semifinalist Ben Shelton. RUBLEV IN FOURTH ROUND Rublev is set to face …

Australian Open 2024: Rublev survives a tough 5-setter against Seyboth Wild
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Rublev survives a tough 5-setter against Seyboth Wild

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev felt like his Australian Open first-round match against Thiago Seyboth Wild was going to end just like his friend Daniil Medvedev’s did at the French Open last year against the clean-hitting Brazilian. He slumped to the ground, then got up quickly, embraced Seyboth Wild, who was making his debut in the Australian Open main draw, and roared triumphantly. …

Rublev bloodied and bowed as Alcaraz stems losing streak
1 year, 1 month ago

Rublev bloodied and bowed as Alcaraz stems losing streak

China Daily  

Andrey Rublev's left leg bleeds after he hit himself with his racket in frustration during his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. REUTERS TURIN, Italy — Andrey Rublev grew so frustrated during a 7-5, 6-2 loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals on Wednesday that he repeatedly hit himself with his racket — so hard that he bloodied his left knee. …

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev tops Rublev in straight sets

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev swept past Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-2 at their ATP Finals clash in the Red Group on Monday. Russian friends Medvedev and Rublev were destined for another epic showdown after meeting in the Dubai Open final and U.S. Open quarter-finals, with world number three Medvedev winning both matches. RELATED: Zverev battles past Alcaraz in opener However, Rublev, ranked fifth …

Paris Masters: Novak Djokovic Holds Off Relentless Andrey Rublev To Set Up Final Against Grigor Dimitrov
1 year, 1 month ago

Paris Masters: Novak Djokovic Holds Off Relentless Andrey Rublev To Set Up Final Against Grigor Dimitrov

News 18  

Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6, 7-5 in a gripping Paris Masters semi-final on Saturday, earning a shot at a record-extending seventh title in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. The world number one relied on his unflinching powers of recovery to work his way back from a set down before sealing victory when fifth seed Rublev doubled-faulted …

Paris Masters 2023: Djokovic beats Rublev to set up final with Dimitrov
1 year, 1 month ago

Paris Masters 2023: Djokovic beats Rublev to set up final with Dimitrov

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic took a step closer to a record-extending seventh Paris Masters crown on Saturday when he beat Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6, 7-5 to set up a title clash with seasoned Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. Dimitrov earlier battled past Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 to reach his second ATP Masters 1000 final, …

Shanghai Masters: Hubert Hurkacz battles past Andrey Rublev to clinch title
1 year, 2 months ago

Shanghai Masters: Hubert Hurkacz battles past Andrey Rublev to clinch title

Firstpost  

Like he did in his impressive semifinal win over Sebastian Korda, Hubert Hurkacz’s serve was again his strike weapon as he sent down 21 aces and won more than 80% of his first serve points. Shanghai: Hubert Hurkacz claimed his second Masters title in a dramatic final at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, saving a match point before prevailing 6-3, …

Shanghai Masters 2023: Hurkacz beats Rublev to win in thriller
1 year, 2 months ago

Shanghai Masters 2023: Hurkacz beats Rublev to win in thriller

The Hindu  

Big-serving Hubert Hurkacz survived a thrilling final-set tie break to fight off fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 and win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday. Hurkacz had Rublev under pressure early and broke the Russian with a vicious whipped forehand that Rublev had no chance of returning to lead 4-2 in the first set. READ | Pegula beats Yuan …

Shanghai Masters 2023: Rublev eases into semifinals to set up clash against Dimitrov
1 year, 2 months ago

Shanghai Masters 2023: Rublev eases into semifinals to set up clash against Dimitrov

The Hindu  

Learning from his loss to the same opponent last month, seventh-ranked Andrey Rublev got his revenge Friday and eased to a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ugo Humbert in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. The Russian player recovered to win the final four games to advance to his sixth Masters semifinal appearance where he’ll play Grigor Dimitrov. “I tried to …

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic vs Rublev, quarterfinal preview, Head-to-head record, where to watch
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic vs Rublev, quarterfinal preview, Head-to-head record, where to watch

The Hindu  

Four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic takes on Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Tuesday. The quarterfinal clash between Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select and live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar. He …

Wimbledon 2023: Rublev downs fellow Russian Karatsev to reach third round
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Rublev downs fellow Russian Karatsev to reach third round

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev overcame an opening set blip to beat Aslan Karatsev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in an all-Russian clash on Thursday to claim his 50th Grand Slam match victory and move into the Wimbledon third round. Karatsev had beaten Rublev in their only previous meeting en route to his first Tour-level title but the seventh seed exacted revenge on the …

Halle Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Beats Yannick Hanfmann to Enter Quarterfinals
1 year, 6 months ago

Halle Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Beats Yannick Hanfmann to Enter Quarterfinals

News 18  

World number seven Andrey Rublev pulled off a straight sets win over Yannick Hanfmann to reach the Halle grass-court quarterfinals on Thursday, avenging a shock defeat to the German in Rome last month. “The important thing was I was able to win against a tough player like Yannick,” said Rublev. Especially on grass, he’s even tougher to play against because …

Rublev beats Molcan and the rain for spot in Italian Open third round
1 year, 7 months ago

Rublev beats Molcan and the rain for spot in Italian Open third round

The Hindu  

Sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Alex Molcan 6-3, 6-4 in the only match completed so far on a rainy Saturday at the Italian Open. The start of play was delayed for nearly two hours and there was also a brief interruption due to rain during the first set of the Rublev-Molcan match. I don’t need to stress waiting,” said Rublev, who …

Djokovic upset by Lajovic in Banja Luka, Rublev reaches semifinals
1 year, 8 months ago

Djokovic upset by Lajovic in Banja Luka, Rublev reaches semifinals

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic slumped to a 6-4, 7-6 defeat by Dusan Lajovic in the Banja Luka quarterfinals on Friday, raising further concerns over his form ahead of next month’s French Open. Djokovic had dropped just four games against the 70th-ranked Lajovic across two previous meetings but was punished for failing to convert three set points in the second-set …

Rublev revels in 'fairytale' Masters win
1 year, 8 months ago

Rublev revels in 'fairytale' Masters win

China Daily  

Andrey Rublev reacts to winning the Monte Carlo Masters. AP Russian overjoyed after securing biggest win of career in Monte Carlo MONTE CARLO — Andrey Rublev said winning his first Masters 1000 trophy in Monte Carlo on Sunday was like a "fairytale" after the Russian battled past Denmark's Holger Rune in three sets. The 25-year-old achieved the biggest win of …

Andrey Rublev gets long-awaited reward with Monte Carlo Masters title
1 year, 8 months ago

Andrey Rublev gets long-awaited reward with Monte Carlo Masters title

Hindustan Times  

Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5-7 6-2 7-5 on Sunday, as the Russian's talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title. Andrey Rublev, of Russia, poses with his trophy after defeating Holger Rune, of Denmark,in the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters final match The fifth seed stayed composed when it …

Rublev rallies to beat Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final
1 year, 8 months ago

Rublev rallies to beat Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final

Associated Press  

MONACO — Andrey Rublev rallied from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Holger Rune 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday for the first Masters title of his career. “Today I was like ‘OK, if you lose today at least please believe until the end.’” Rune looked fresh despite finishing a tense semifinal against …

Rublev and Rune win to reach Monte Carlo Masters final
1 year, 8 months ago

Rublev and Rune win to reach Monte Carlo Masters final

Associated Press  

MONACO — Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev reached the Monte Carlo Masters final for the second time after rallying to beat eighth-seeded American Taylor Fritz 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 in a rain-interrupted contest on Saturday. A tense match ended when Sinner sent a backhand into the net and Rune celebrated by pointing a finger to his head as he set up a third …

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic upset by Lorenzo Musetti; Daniil Medvedev comes from brink to beat Alexander Zverev
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic upset by Lorenzo Musetti; Daniil Medvedev comes from brink to beat Alexander Zverev

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic, a two-time Monte Carlo Masters winner, was broken eight times before going down 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 to the 21st-ranked Lorenzo Musetti Monte Carlo: Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the last 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters by Lorenzo Musetti in three sets on Thursday after the world number one struggled badly on serve. “Beating Novak is something …

Monte Carlo Masters: French Open finalist Casper Ruud upset by qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: French Open finalist Casper Ruud upset by qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff

Firstpost  

The 100th-ranked Struff — who came through the qualifiers — will play the winner of the all-Russian battle between Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals. Monte Carlo: French Open finalist Casper Ruud bowed out of the Monte Carlos Masters on Thursday suffering a 6-1, 7-6 third-round defeat to German Jan-Lennard Struff who has beaten the Norwegian on all …

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev All Advance
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev All Advance

News 18  

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. IPL 2023 Points Table: Check Team Standings, Team Points, Wins, Losses & Orange Cap, Purple Cap Rublev, Zverev survive Earlier Andrey Rublev and …

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic makes winning return to competition; Tsitsipas advances after opponent retires
1 year, 8 months ago

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic makes winning return to competition; Tsitsipas advances after opponent retires

Firstpost  

World No 1 Djokovic was in danger of losing the opening set against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov before easing through 7-6, 6-2. Monaco: Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured. …

Daniil Medvedev beats Rublev in Dubai Open final for third title in three weeks
1 year, 9 months ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Rublev in Dubai Open final for third title in three weeks

Firstpost  

Dubai: Daniil Medvedev conquered all remaining doubts as he completed an impressive hat-trick, picking up a third title in as many weeks with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Andrey Rublev in the Dubai final on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/YMrkksRGvw — Daniil Medvedev March 4, 2023 Playing free-flowing tennis throughout the week, which earned him a coveted victory over world number one Novak …

Dubai Championship: Daniil Medvedev beats Andrey Rublev in final; extends winning streak to 14
1 year, 9 months ago

Dubai Championship: Daniil Medvedev beats Andrey Rublev in final; extends winning streak to 14

India TV News  

Daniil Medvedev topped Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 to win the all-Russian final and lift the Dubai Championship title, making it his third accolade in a row on Saturday. Today I managed to be on top, but the next match could be a different story," said Medvedev. It is worth noting that Rublev defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 in the first …

Djokovic to face Medvedev in Dubai semis, Rublev gets Zverev
1 year, 9 months ago

Djokovic to face Medvedev in Dubai semis, Rublev gets Zverev

China Daily  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday and will face former No 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Dubai Championships. The five-time Dubai champion's 20th straight victory set the stage for a last-four match against Medvedev, who defeated Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 in the nightcap at the hard-court tournament. Djokovic …

Australian Open: Djokovic crushes Rublev to enter AO 2023 semifinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Djokovic crushes Rublev to enter AO 2023 semifinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic delivered another masterclass at the Australian Open on Wednesday to thump fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4 and reach the semi-finals at Melbourne Park where he is bidding for a record-extending 10th crown and 22nd Grand Slam title. Djokovic targeted Rublev’s forehand and second serve with venomous returns in windy conditions on Rod Laver Arena and went …

With Djokovic’s leg OK, he sees Australian title realistic
1 year, 11 months ago

With Djokovic’s leg OK, he sees Australian title realistic

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — It took about a week for Novak Djokovic to go from worrying about whether he simply could play a match at all on his injured left hamstring to thinking he can win the Australian Open. “Tonight, the way I played, the way I felt, gives me reason now to believe that I can go all the way,” …

Australian Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Registers Comeback Win After Five-Set Battle With Holger Rune
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Registers Comeback Win After Five-Set Battle With Holger Rune

News 18  

Never-say-die fifth seed Andrey Rublev saved two match points to topple Danish teen Holger Rune in a tense five-set clash on Monday, booking his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals. In a battle of two former junior world number ones, the Russian broke when Rune was serving for the match, then saved two match points before winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, …

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev beats Dan Evans to advance to 4th round
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev beats Dan Evans to advance to 4th round

The Hindu  

Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the third time in four years with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dan Evans on Saturday. “At the beginning of the year I lost a couple of close matches against really good players and lost a bit of confidence.” Rublev, who will play either ninth-seeded Holger …

ATP Finals: Andrey Rublev joins Novak Djokovic in Turin quartet
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Andrey Rublev joins Novak Djokovic in Turin quartet

Firstpost  

Rublev’s win saw him overtake Tsitsipas in the Red Group to take second place behind Novak Djokovic. Turin: Andrey Rublev sealed a place in the final four of the Turin ATP Finals on Friday rallying from a set down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. HE'S DONE IT 💥 At his third attempt, Andrey Rublev qualifies for the YEC …

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