Hamburg Open 2020: Tommy Paul vs Andrey Rublev Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction


Hamburg Open 2020: Tommy Paul vs Andrey Rublev Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
Tommy Paul (left) and Andrey Rublev

Qualifier Tommy Paul will look to continue from where he left as he faces fifth-seed Andrey Rublev in a second-round encounter at the Hamburg Open 2020. Both players have produced some dominant wins over their respective opponents so far in the ATP 500 event, making the contest a must-watch.

Tommy Paul vs Andrey Rublev: Preview

Tommy Paul

Talking about the performance in the tournament so far, Tommy Paul has looked impressive, to say the least from the first match he played in Hamburg. The 23-year old American, after sailing through the qualifiers, had a difficult opponent in the form of two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson. Paul, though, managed to pull off a cliffhanger, edging past Anderson 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 in a three-set thriller.

On the other hand, Andrey Rublev had an easy outing in his opening round contest. The 22-year old Russian breezed past another American Tennys Sandgren in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Rublev has a golden opportunity to at least reach the semis and he will leave no stone unturned in doing so.

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Tommy Paul vs Andrey Rublev: Head-to-Head

Andrey Rublev

Prior to their meeting in Hamburg, Tommy Paul and Andrey Rublev have faced each other only once in 2018. It was a Round of 32 match in Washington D.C. in which Rublev emerged victorious 7-6, 6-4. So the Russian leads the head-to-head record 1-0.

Tommy Paul vs Andrey Rublev: Prediction

Andrey Rublev

Although Paul has already shown in the tournament that he is an emerging talent, his run may get halted by Rublev. A straight-set victory is on the cards for the Russian and only if Tommy Paul manages to bring his A-game, then we may head for a nail-biting finish. However, it’s possibility looks less likely.

Match Prediction: Andrey Rublev defeats Tommy Paul comprehensively in straight sets.

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