Rublev returned in game nine and painted a forehand crosscourt winner to wrap up the opener after 46 minutes. The Russian held at love in game six for 4-2 and closed the eighth game at love after a service winner to move 5-3 up. Instead of building on that, Alexander placed a backhand long in the fifth game to experience another break and send Andrey 3-2 ahead. Still, Zverev climbed back and grabbed a break when the defending champion missed a backhand. Rublev held at love in game two and built a 40-15 advantage at 2-1.
The German made a terrible start and wasted game points in the encounter's first game.Īlexander hit a double fault on Andrey's third break chance to push the rival in front after an 11-minute game. Andrey Rublev defeated Alexander Zverev after five consecurive losses.
Rublev defended the first and second serve nicely, suffering a break in the opener after already being in front and mounting the pressure on the other side.
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