ATP Qatar Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Richard Gasquet Preview, Head-to-Head and Match Prediction
Andrey Rublev and Richard Gasquet
Andrey Rublev will take on Richard Gasquet in the Second round of the Qatar Open 2021. Rublev is currently the World no.8 on the ATP rankings and Gasquet is the World no.50.
Match Details
- Tournament: Qatar Open 2021
- Date: March 10, 2021
- Fixture: Andrey Rublev vs Richard Gasquet
- Round: Second Round
- Venue: Doha, Qatar
- Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
- Prize Money: $16,780
Andrey Rublev vs Richard Gasquet : Preview
Third seed Andrey Rublev is coming into the Qatar Open as one of the favorites. The defending champions recent form has been terrific. He won the Rotterdam Open dropping just one set in the whole tournament. Rublev’s victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Semi Finals was especially impressive, where he won in straight sets 6-3 7-6.
In the Grand Slams, Rublev has reached the Quarter Finals of the French Open, the US Open and also the Australian Open. The third seed had a bye in the first round, in the second round he will face Richard Gasquet. Gasquet is coming off a back injury which forced him out of the Australian Open in 2021.
Before that he had reached the Semi Finals of the Sofia Open in November, 2020. In the first round of the Qatar Open Gasquet beat Blaž Rola 6-4 6-4.
Andrey Rublev vs Richard Gasquet : Head-to-Head
These two players have never met on the tour, so the head to head stands at 0-0.
Andrey Rublev vs Richard Gasquet : Prediction
Rublev is a complete player. He has a big forehand, and a great backhand to complement it. Right now he has hit a purple patch and is high on confidence.
Gasquet once possessed one of the best single handed backhands on tour, but now at thirty four he is past his prime. Rublev should win this match easily.
Prediction: Andrey Rublev will beat Richard Gasquet in straight sets.
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