Andrey Rublev has indeed taken a wildcard for the upcoming ATP250 event in Metz. This decision comes in light of his recent performance at the Paris Masters where he fell to Francisco Cerundolo, putting his qualification for the ATP Finals in Turin at risk.
By entering the Metz tournament, Rublev is strategically positioning himself to accumulate more points, aiming to secure his spot among the top eight players who qualify for the prestigious year-end event. This move underscores the competitive nature of the race to the ATP Finals, where every match counts, especially as players like Alex de Minaur and Grigor Dimitrov pose threats to his current ranking.
Andrey Rublev in 2024
At the moment ranked no.7, the Russian played his last match on the 29th of October when he surrendered to world no.29 Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(6) 7-6(5) in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This year Andrey owns a composed 42-23 record. Andrey conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Hong Kong and Madrid. The Russian got to the final in Montreal.
