ATP Miami: semi-finals - Andrey Rublev stops Sebastian Korda
Andrey Rublev was the last player to reach the semifinals of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami. The Russian defeated Sebastian Korda from the USA 7: 5 and 7: 6 (7).
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last edit: Apr 02, 2021, 06:59 am
No way, Andrey Rublev can "only" play successful tennis in 500 tournaments. The Russian won the last quarter-finals at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami against the young American Sebastian Korda 7: 5 and 7: 6 (7). And for the first time moved into the semi-finals of a tournament in this category. Rublev shares this fact with the other semi-finalists: neither his next opponent Hubert Hurkacz nor Roberto Bautista Agut nor Jannik Sinner have made it so far.
Korda showed great comeback qualities and came back in both sets after a 3: 5 deficit. However, awarded a 4-2 lead in the tie-break of round two. "If we talk about the second set, I could have won it more easily," said Rublev after his success. But: “Maybe next time I'll lose the second and third set. Today I somehow managed to win and that makes me happy. "
Rublev now against Hurkacz
Rublev did not spare his praise for his opponent. “Sebastian is a really great player, very talented. He has powerful strokes, is self-confident, dares something. That's why he has beaten so many strong players. "
In the semifinals Rublev will now meet Hubert Hurkacz, who was able to prevail against Stefanos Tsitsipas after falling behind. The Pole won the last match between the two in Rome last year.