Monte Carlo Masters 2021 Final: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Monte Carlo Masters 2021 Final: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev: Stefanos Tsitsipas, fourth seed at the Monte Carlo Masters will face the sixth seeded Russian, Andrey Rublev in the finals on Sunday. The Greek is ranked fifth in the world, whereas, Andrey Rublev is ranked eighth in the ATP Rankings.

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Monte Carlo Masters 1000
  • Match: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev
  • Round: Semi-final
  • Date: 18th April, 2021
  • Prize Money: €251,085
  • Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco
  • Surface: Clay Court

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev: Match Preview

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas received a bye in the first round by virtue of being the fourth seed. In the second round, he defeated the Russian, Aslan Karatsev in straight sets. The Greek continued his dominant form as he stormed past Cristian Garin in straight sets in the third round. In the quarterfinals, he received a walkover midway through the match after Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had to withdraw due to injury. The fourth seed breezed past Dan Evans in the semifinals on Saturday, defeating him in straight sets and dropping just three games.

Andrey Rublev was also handed a bye in the first round. In the last 32 fixture, he defeated Salvatore Caruso in straight sets. He got past Roberto Bautista Agut in a tricky third round clash, after defeating him in a three set battle. He secured one of the biggest victories of his career so far, as he defeated Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals in another three set battle. In the semifinals, he defeated Casper Ruud of Norway in a straight sets victory and booked a finals berth.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev: Head-to-Head

Andrey Rublev
Andrey Rublev

The duo have faced against each other on 8 occasions, with the head to head being level at 4-4. Their last meeting was at the Rotterdam Open 2021, where the Russian defeated Tsitsipas in straight sets. The duo’s last meeting on clay was at the French Open 2020 where Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated his rival in straight sets to progress into the finals.

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Andrey Rublev: Match Prediction

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There is not much to separate the two players ahead of their title clash. The match is equally poised with both players having enough potential to win the first title of their season. Stefanos Tsitsipas has been in great form this week and has not dropped a single set so far. On the other hand, Andrey Rublev has played some exhausting three set matches, against the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roberto Bautista Agut. The match will be a three set affair with Tsitsipas reigning supreme in Monte Carlo.

Match Prediction: Stefanos Tsitsipas to win in three sets

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