Andrey Rublev recently shared insights into his successful match against Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid Open, highlighting the pivotal role of his serve and his composed demeanor throughout the encounter.
“I think the serve saved me a lot of times today,” Rublev commented. “I think the key was I was completely calm the whole match. I did not say one word, even if I was losing. That was the key and I was able to serve even better near the end.”
Rublev acknowledged that his serve played a crucial role in securing his victory, helping him navigate challenging moments during the match. Despite any early struggles with his serve, Rublev noted a gradual improvement as the match progressed.
“In the beginning, I was not serving that well but little by little, after set one, I served better and better and finished really well,” Rublev explained.
Rublev’s ability to maintain composure and focus, even in the face of adversity, proved instrumental in his triumph over Alcaraz. By remaining calm and steadily improving his performance, Rublev demonstrated the resilience and skill that have made him a formidable force on the tennis court.
As Rublev progresses through the tournament, his strategic insights and mental fortitude will continue to be essential assets in his quest for success at the highest level of professional tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWWWLWWWW Now ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 1st of May when he was overcome by world no.8 Andrey Rublev 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the quarter in Madrid (draw).
During this season Carlos has managed to achieve a composed 18-5 match record. This year, Alcaraz conquered 1 title in Indian Wells.
Alcaraz is scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Rublev in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.8, Rublev has a composed 19-8 win-loss record in 2024. Andrey is playing at the moment in Madrid where he ousted the world no.136 Facundo Bagnis 6-1 6-4, the world no.28 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-610 6-4, the world no.25 Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 6-4 and the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Andrey Rublev will come up against the world no.13 Taylor Fritz in the semifinal. Their actual record is 5-3 for Fritz.
The Russian has won 1 title in 2024 in Hong Kong.
Rublev won 15 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts and 6 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rublev has scheduled to play next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev clashed against each other only 2 times. Their head to head is 1-1. Previously, the last time they squared off, Andrey Rublev won 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 1st of May 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev |
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