2023-10-26 13:22:52
Andrej Rublev qualified for the quarter-finals of the Erste Bank Open on the national holiday thanks to a 7:5,6:3 win over the Italian Matteo Arnaldi. A victory that counts twice as the 26-year-old Russian is now firmly in the field for the ATP Finals in Turin from November 12th to 19th. Rublew is the fifth player after Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner to take part in the “Masters”.
“This is great news. I only found out after the match that I have now qualified. I’m looking forward to being part of one of the best events in the world again,” said Rublew happily. For the Russian, it is the fourth ticket to the ATP season finale in a row. Last year he made it to the semi-finals for the first time. The 2020 Vienna winner won the events in Monte Carlo, his first title at Masters 1000 level, and Baastad this year.
For now, Rublev’s focus is entirely on Vienna, and his next opponent is none other than Alexander Zverev. The duel against the Olympic champion is a real cracker. Zverev leads against Rublev 5-2, but the Russian’s only two wins so far came this year. “The way he’s pitching, you never know what’s going to happen. He’s playing better and better now.” The key to this game is clear for Rublev: “The return.”
Tommy Paul, the first seed, was eliminated on Thursday: The American, ranked number 6, had to bow to Croatian wildcard player Borna Gojo 3:6,4:6.
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