Stan Wawrinka etched his name into Swiss Indoors history on Wednesday, becoming the oldest match-winner in the tournament’s history. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev continued his dominant season, while Roberto Bautista Agut pulled off an upset over Casper Ruud. Read on for a full breakdown of the day’s action.
Andrey Rublev, the top seed, kicked off his Swiss Indoors campaign with a convincing victory over Nuno Borges, solidifying his position in the race for the ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils secured hard-fought wins, setting up intriguing second-round matchups.
Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov overcame a fierce comeback attempt from Andrey Rublev, the sixth seed, to secure his first US Open quarterfinal appearance since 2019. Dimitrov’s consistent play and powerful serving ultimately prevailed in a dramatic five-set encounter.
Andrey Rublev overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Arthur Rinderknech in a thrilling five-set match at the US Open. The Russian’s experience and resilience ultimately prevailed against the Frenchman, who had pushed Rublev to the limit in the first two sets.
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin stunned the tennis world by defeating fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in the final of the National Bank Open, claiming his first ATP Masters 1000 title. Popyrin’s remarkable week saw him overcome five top-20 players in a row, showcasing his impressive resilience and skill.
Andrey Rublev overcame a rain delay to beat Matteo Arnaldi in the Toronto semifinals and will face Alexei Popyrin in the final. Popyrin defeated Sebastian Korda in the other semifinal.
Sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev suffered a shocking first-round defeat at Wimbledon, falling to world No. 122 Francisco Comesana in a thrilling four-set match. Comesana, making his Grand Slam debut, showcased impressive poise and control, outlasting Rublev in a dramatic fourth set tiebreak.
Andrey Rublev defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka retired with a back injury. Rublev is seeking his second title of the season, while Auger-Aliassime will be playing for his sixth career title.
Andrey Rublev orchestrated a major upset in the Madrid Open by defeating world number 1 and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller. Despite Alcaraz’s strong start, Rublev’s aggressive play and calm demeanor proved too much for the Spaniard. The win marks Rublev’s biggest victory on clay and sets up a semi-final clash with either Taylor Fritz or Francisco Cerundolo.
Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straight-sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Tuesday. Alcaraz dominated the match, winning 10 consecutive games before Seyboth Wild rallied late. However, Alcaraz regained control and secured a 6-3, 6-3 victory in 75 minutes. Andrey Rublev and Elena Rybakina also advanced to the fourth round. Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova surprisingly lost to 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva. Tune in to Sky Sports to catch all the action from the Madrid Open and upcoming French Open.
