ATP Qatar Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Roberto Bautista Agut – Preview, Head-to-Head and Match Prediction

ATP Qatar Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Roberto Bautista Agut – Preview, Head-to-Head and Match Prediction

Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev

Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Andrey Rublev

Andrey Rublev, third seed at Qatar Open will face the fifth seeded Spaniard, Roberto Bautista Agut in the semifinal clash on Friday. The Russian is ranked eighth in the world, whereas, Bautista Agut is ranked 13th in the world. Rublev has not played a match so far this tournament, having been awarded two walkovers.

Match Details

  • Tournament: Qatar Open 2021
  • Date: March 12, 2021
  • Fixture: Andrey Rublev vs Roberto Bautista Agut
  • Round: Semi-Final
  • Venue: Doha, Qatar
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $52,595

Andrey Rublev vs Roberto Bautista Agut: Match Preview

Andrey Rublev

Andrey Rublev lifted his first title of the season last week at Rotterdam Open. The Russian defeated Marton Fucsovics in straight sets in the final. In a rare event, Rublev has got to the semifinals without actually playing a single match. The defending champion in Doha was awarded a bye in the first round, and was granted walkovers in the next two rounds.

Roberto Bautista Agut defeated Reilly Opelka in three sets in the first round. The Spaniard had to come back after being a set down against the tall American. The fifth seed defeated Alexander Bublik in the last 16 clash in straight sets, dropping just seven games. Agut continued his impressive run as he toppled the top seed, Dominic Thiem in a three set thriller in the quarterfinals.

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Andrey Rublev vs Roberto Bautista Agut: Head-to-Head

Roberto Bautista Agut

The duo have faced each other on four occasions with the head to head record being level at 2-2. Their first meeting came way back in 2015 in Valencia where Agut defeated the Russian in straight sets. Their last meeting came at the Hamburg Open last year, where Rublev won in straight sets.

Andrey Rublev vs Roberto Bautista Agut: Match Prediction

Rublev will progress into the final

Andrey Rublev is one of the toughest players to beat on hard courts currently. After winning four titles on hard courts last year, the Russian lifted the Rotterdam Open last week. The third seed hits the ball fiercely and has a huge serve. Roberto Bautista Agut will be brimming with confidence after his victory over Dominic Thiem, and the level of tennis he has played so far. The match will be a three set affair, with Rublev coming out on top. The Russian is well-rested, and that might be crucial factor in deciding the fate of the match.

Match Prediction: Andrey Rublev to defeat Bautista Agut in three sets

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