The Round of 16 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Alexei Popyrin and Emil Ruusuvuori will take place on August 17.
Alexei Popyrin has been remarkably fortunate as a lucky loser, notably facing another lucky loser and progressing. He received a walkover when Nicolas Jarry withdrew. His journey saw close matches, including wins over Ilya Ivashka and Daniel Altmaier. This is his third lucky entry into major tour events in 2023, also at an American Masters event, where he won against Zhizhen Zhang but lost to Hubert Hurkacz. Recovering from a tough 2022, he’s excelling in 2023, highlighted by his redemption in Umag. Popyrin fought hard, triumphing over opponents like Matteo Arnaldi and Stan Wawrinka, earning his second ATP title.
Emil Ruusuvuori made waves by defeating Andrey Rublev in three sets in Cincinnati, securing his fourth top-10 win and second of the season after beating Jannik Sinner in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Known for excelling on American hardcourts, Ruusuvuori’s consistent performances have stood out even in an inconsistent season. He’s thrived in four American hardcourt events, including reaching the Miami Masters quarterfinals and the third round at Indian Wells this year. In 2022, he lost a close match to Marin Cilic at Cincinnati Masters in his main-draw debut.
| Alexei Popyrin vs Emil Ruusuvuori | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Time (India) | 08:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Daniel Altmaier | 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Max Purcell | 7-6, 5-7, 4-6 (L) |
| Ilya Ivashka | 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 (W) |
| Stan Wawrinka | 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Matteo Arnaldi | 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Andrey Rublev | 7-6, 5-7, 7-6 (W) |
| Corentin Moutet | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
| Marcos Giron | 6-7, 6-7 (L) |
| Grigor Dimitrov | 4-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Yoshihito Nishioka | 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
With a head-to-head record of 0-0, Alexei Popyrin holds a slightly superior ranking and form compared to his Finnish counterpart, Emil Ruusuvuori. However, Ruusuvuori’s impressive history on American soil positions him as the rightful frontrunner in their inaugural encounter.
The Round of 16 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Alexei Popyrin and Emil Ruusuvuori will take place on August 17.
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