ATP Dubai Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Dubai Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Andrey Rublev and Aslan Karatsev

Andrey Rublev will take on Aslan Karatsev in the Semifinals of the Dubai Open 2021. Rublev is currently the World no.8 on the ATP rankings and Karatsev is the World no.42. 

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev
  • Round: Semi Final 
  • Date: 19th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $78,710
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev: Preview

Andrey Rublev
Andrey Rublev

Rublev had a first round bye. In the second round he beat the fifteenth seed Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-1. The Quarter Finals saw him overcome Márton Fucsovics 7-5 6-2. Fucsovics has been beaten three times out of three by Rublev in the past month or so. First a win in the Rotterdam Final, then a walkover win at Qatar, and now the third one in Dubai. Rublev’s opponent in the Semifinal will be his doubles partner Aslan Karatsev.

Karatsev has turned a new leaf in 2021. He has been to the Australian Open Semifinal, and here too he has reached the Semifinals. Karatsev beat Egor Gerasimov and Dan Evans in the first two rounds here.

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In the third round he came from one set down to beat Lorenzo Sonego 3-6 6-3 6-4. His most satisfying victory was against the 16 th seed Jannik Sinner in the Quarter Finals. Karatsev beat Sinner in three sets 6-7 6-3 6-2. 

Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev: Head-to-Head

Aslan Karatsev
Aslan Karatsev

These two have never met on the tour before, so the head to head stands at 0-0. 

Andrey Rublev vs Aslan Karatsev: Prediction 

Andrey Rublev
Andrey Rublev

Rublev is playing the best tennis that he ever has. His counter attacking brand of tennis is simply outstanding, especially his return of serve. Most importantly, his confidence is sky high right now. Karatsev has stamina and belief aplenty.

In both his round of 16 match and the Quarter Finals he came from a set down to win the matches in three sets. Karatsev’s biggest weapon is his backhand. A tough match to call, but Rublev is in better form and he should win this. 

Match Prediction: Andrey Rublev will beat Aslan Karatsev in three sets. 

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