Australian Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Casper Ruud Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

Australian Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Casper Ruud Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
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Andrey Rublev (left) and Casper Ruud

In a mouth-watering contest, 7th-seed Andrey Rublev will take on 24th-seed Casper Ruud in a Round of 16 encounter at the Australian Open 2021. Rublev is in some amazing form and he should back himself to make it to the last-eight stage in premier Grand Slam of the year.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Andrey Rublev vs Casper Ruud
  • Date: 15 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 4th Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: 245,920 $ (USD)

Andrey Rublev vs Casper Ruud: Preview

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Casper Ruud

Talking about the performance in the tournament so far, Rublev is yet to lose a set and the trend continued in the third round itself. The 23-year old Russian eased past Feliciano Lopez in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 and 6-3.

On the other hand, after getting a walkover in the opening round, Ruud has lost one set each in the next two rounds. The 22-year old Norwegian outclassed Radu Albot 6-1, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in an interesting Round of 32 contest.

Andrey Rublev vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-Head

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Andrey Rublev

Prior to their meeting in Melbourne, the two players have faced each other twice. Rublev leads the head-to-head record 2-0. They last met in Hamburg, Germany in semifinal, where Rublev sailed past Ruud in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.

Andrey Rublev vs Casper Ruud: Prediction

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Andrey Rublev

Rublev is a strong favourite to win this match, albeit it may not be a straight set victory. Ruud may pull off a set before Rublev fightbacks and wins the contest and eventually earn the quarterfinal spot.

Match Prediction: Andrey Rublev defeats Casper Ruud in an entertaining four-set match.

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