DOHA RESULTS. Superb Rublev wins the Qatar ExxonMobil Open

Andrey Rublev tops Corentin Moutet 6-2 7-6³ in the final in Doha on Saturday.

Score, report, and key facts

1^st set.

Rublev had a head start at the beginning of the set to break Moutet in the 2^nd game (2-0) before consolidating his break and lead 3-0. Rublev extended his lead after breaking Moutet in the 8^th (6-2) game before winning the set.

2^nd set.

Rublev had a head start at the beginning of the set to break Moutet in the 2^nd game (2-0) before consolidating his break and lead 3-0. However, there was more work to do for the Russian to win the set because Corentin managed to break back in the 7^th (3-4) game. Andrey kept his cool before winning the set at the breaker at 3.

Statistics

At the end of the match, Andrey scored 69 points vs. the French Player’s 51 points.

Rublev served very well to win 77% of the points (34/44) behind his first serve. Yet he won only 43% points (6/14) on his second serve. Andrey was well focused in converting 50% of the break points that he procured (3/6). On the other side, the French Player was pretty focused in converting 50% of the break points that he conquered points (1/2). Anyhow, that was not enough to win the match.

After this match, the head to head between Rublev and Moutet is 1-0 for Andrey. This was Rubleb’s 3rd career title. Corentin failed to win his maiden tournament, but that will definitely come given his talent.

Highlights Andrey Rublev vs. Corentin Moutet Qatar ExxonMobil Open – Doha

Rublev’s Interview

After the match, Rublev commented: “It’s amazing. I’m always really happy to play here. I always enjoy my time here and to finally win the title is something special for me. It’s an amazing start to the season for me and I hope I can keep this level.”

Tennis Scores in Doha

• Andrey RublevRublev – Corentin MoutetMoutet (6-2 7-6³) – See score progression