Andrey Rublev emerged victorious in a thrilling five-set encounter against homegrown talent Alex de Minaur, enduring over four hours of intense competition with a scoreline of 6:4, 6:7, 6:6, 6:3, 6:0. Rublev’s triumph sets the stage for a quarterfinal showdown with the world’s fourth-ranked player, Jannik Sinner. The winner of this clash will go on to face the victor of the duel between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz.
The marathon match between Andrey and De Minaur spanned four hours and 15 minutes, witnessing two dramatic turnarounds. The first set featured three breaks, ultimately claimed by Andrey. The subsequent two sets were fiercely contested, with the local favorite securing victory in a tie-break.
The turning point occurred in the fourth set, as Andreyshowcased superior play, clinching three consecutive tight games, establishing an insurmountable lead to level the sets. He continued his dominant form to overcome De Minaur.
This marked the fourth occasion Rublev engaged in a five-set battle at this competition, emerging triumphant in each instance. Additionally, the win against De Minaur marked a significant milestone for Rublev, securing his 300th career victory on the ATP tour.
