Australian Open 2021: Andrey Rublev vs Feliciano Lopez – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
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Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev will face Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the third round of Australian Open 2021.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Andrey Rublev vs Feliciano Lopez
- Date: 13 February 2021
- Tournament: Australian Open 2021
- Round: 3rd Round
- Venue: Melbourne, Australia
- Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
- Prize Money: 165,228 $ (USD)
Andrey Rublev vs Feliciano Lopez: Match Preview
Russian No.2 Andrey Rublev is undefeated in the 2021 season and continued his awesome form on Thursday too. He stormed into the third round of the Australian Open 2021 with a straight-sets win over Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro.
The in-form Russian served 16 aces, won 83 percent of his first serve and hit 45 winners to win the second round contest 6-4,6-4,7-6(8).
His opponent, Feliciano Lopez has been on tour for a few years now and is currently ranked 65th in the world. Spanish veteran fought back from two sets down to score an incredible win over 31st seed Lorenzo Sonega of Italy in the second round of the Australian Open.
The 39-year-old is making a 19th consecutive appearance at the Australian Open. He converted all three of his break points to beat the Italian 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 in three hours and 18 minutes.
Andrey Rublev vs Feliciano Lopez: Head-to-Head
The two players haven’t met on tour yet. This will be their first meeting and the Russian is the overwhelming favorite to win it. The H2H stands at 0-0.
Andrey Rublev vs Feliciano Lopez: Prediction
This matchup will be of players who have an age gap of 16 years. While the vastly experienced Lopez has shown that he is still ready to fight, he will have to play out of his skin against Rublev. Expect Rublev to make it to the Round of 16 comfortably.
Prediction: Rublev to win in straight sets.
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