From Boston to San Diego: Rublev leads prominent tour group
Seven players who were more or less committed to the Laver Cup at the weekend will compete on the other side of the American continent this week. Above all: Andrey Rublev .
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Sep 28, 2021, 08:52 am
Andrey Rublev didn't look very fresh at the last press conference at the Laver Cup in Boston. Fortunately exhausted, it is most likely to hit the Russian, who made a strong debut in a European team that was far too strong for the team world. But Rublev didn't have much time to sleep in, and soon a flight to the southwestern end of the USA was due. There will be played in San Diego again this week, also in preparation for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells.
Rublev is number one in the race in southern California. And must be wide awake right away: After a bye, he starts against Brandon Nakashima, who was able to assert himself against Fabio Fognini in three sets on Monday.
Andrey Rublev is by no means the only Laver Cup participant entered in the San Diego tableau.With Casper Ruud , Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, three other men follow in the seeding list, who caused a good spectacle in the Boston TD Garden over the weekend. Diego Schwartzman , also a member of Team World, is in sixth place, substitutes Lloyd Harris and Cameron Norrie will also compete in San Diego.
Murray opens against Nishikori
Hubert Hurkacz has had an even longer journey than the Laver Cup players: The Pole won the title in Metz on Sunday - and as number five from San Diego, he received no bye. Opponent Alex Bolt, who beat Kevin Anderson in qualifying, may be happy.
The first round also brings a very special hit: Andy Murray has to deal with Kei Nishikori . Murray was also in action in Metz, but lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual tournament winner Hurkacz. But I was able to arrive a few days earlier and get used to the conditions.