The meeting turned out to be dramatic. The opponents spent 3 hours and 38 minutes on the pitch. The final score is 6:3, 3:6, 6:3, 4:6, 7:6 (11:9). In the fifth set, Rublev played two match points. And on the super tie-break it was less than 0:5. Nevertheless, the representative of Russia managed to snatch victory.
Andrei had 22 aces, four double faults and converted five of 13 break points. His opponent, who sits 10th in the world rankings, shot eight times, committed 12 double faults and converted five of 17 break points.
Rublev’s next opponent at the Australian Open will be the winner of the match Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – Alex de Minor (Australia).
Down-the-line.ru broadcast the match Rublev – Rune live.
Source: Sport

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