The Round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Emil Ruusuvuori and Andrey Rublev will take place on August 16.
Emil Ruusuvuori has displayed a strong affinity for American hardcourts in his young career. Despite facing challenges in 2023, he consistently performs well in the United States. Ending a five-match losing streak, he reached the round of 16 at ATP Washington. Earlier, he reached the third round at Indian Wells Masters and the quarterfinals at Miami Masters. Now, Ruusuvuori aims to avoid consecutive second-round exits at Cincinnati Masters. In his 2022 debut, he defeated Jeffrey John Wolf in the opening round and engaged in a competitive three-set match with Marin Cilic in the second round.
Andrey Rublev faced challenges when transitioning back to hard courts, suffering a straight-set loss to underdog Mackenzie McDonald in the opening round of the Toronto Masters. However, it’s important not to overanalyze this result, considering Rublev’s historical struggles to perform well in Canada. Anticipations are for his performance to improve as he moves to the United States for upcoming events. The loss ended Rublev’s remarkable 13-match undefeated streak in opening rounds, active since February 2023. This year, he notably enhanced his consistency, leading to winning the Monte Carlo Masters title and achieving a career-high #5 ranking. Having been a runner-up in 2021 and consistently reaching the round of 16, Rublev has positive memories at this venue, even ending a losing streak against Daniil Medvedev in the process.
| Emil Ruusuvuori vs Andrey Rublev | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 01:30 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Constant Lestienne | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Mackenzie McDonald | 4-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Daniel Altmaier | 2-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Bernabe Zapata Miralles | 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (W) |
| Casper Ruud | 7-6, 6-0 (W) |
| Francisco Cerundolo | 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 (W) |
Their head-to-head record shows Andrey Rublev leading 2-0. This adds to the series of tough opening matches for the Russian in the current American hardcourt swing. He needs to approach this match with care and deliver a strong performance from the outset to prevent another disappointing result for the second week in a row.
The Round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Emil Ruusuvuori and Andrey Rublev will take place on August 16.
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