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 | Andrei Rublev defeated Andy Murray, reaching the quarterfinals in Rotterdam5-03-2021 |
Number 4 Andrei Rublev (Russia) qualified for the third time in his career for the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 indoor tennis tournament in Rotterdam (Netherlands) with a prize fund of 980 thousand dollars. Rublev defeated two-time Olympic champion Andy Murray (UK) 7-5, 6-2 in 96 minutes. The 23-year-old Russian made a breakthrough in the 11th game on his way to success in the first set, and in the second half he twice took the pass from Murray, who played with a `wild card`. Rublev recorded 24 winning shots and only 12 unprovoked mistakes against the former number 1 in the world. He reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2018 and 2020.
`It was a really difficult match. We had a lot of great play. Against Andy I can`t hurry, play my usual style. I have to be calmer, change my shots and wait for the moment, because Andy has a great defense. `, commented Rublev. Another Russian, Karen Khachanov, also advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Cameron Nori (UK) 6-2, 6-2 in 76 minutes. Khachanov`s next opponent will be the winner of the match between Hubert Hurkac (Poland) and number 2 in the scheme Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece). Japan`s Kay Nishikori eliminated Alex de Minor (Australia) 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in 2:16 and also reached the quarterfinals. In the first round match Alejandro Davidovic Fokina (Spain) defeated his compatriot and fifth placed Roberto Bautista Agut with 6:2, 7:6 (3) in 85 minutes.
Andrei Rublev defeated Andy Murray, reaching the quarterfinals in Rotterdam