Djokovic vs Rublev: On Wednesday, Novak Djokovic easily defeated Andrey Rublev in the Australian Open Quarter-Finals, winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. He now advances to the Semi-Finals. The World No. 6 Rublev remained Djokovic’s highest-ranked competitor thus far in his Melbourne quest, but in their 1st Grand Slam Matchup, Djokovic grabbed control slightly earlier and seldom glanced back.
The 4th seed accelerated to a comfortable 2-hour, 3-minute triumph on Rod Laver Arena by neutralizing Rublev’s strong groundstrokes with normally tenacious defending and hitting neatly over the net from the sideline continuously. As he pursues a record-extending 10th Australian Open, the 35-year-performance old’s seems to have dispelled any concerns over his left hamstring problem, which limited him in his opening 3 encounters at Melbourne Park.
Andrey Rublev struggled initially
Djokovic vs Rublev: Rublev entered with a 0-6 performance in the Grand Slam Quarter-Final, in comparison to Djokovic’s stellar performance in Melbourne. Rublev was stretched into 5 sets by Holger Rune in the 4th round.
Djokovic got off to a rough start as he delivered a double fault to open play, but he quickly found his groove. The Russian struggled in the beginning after also sending out a double fault. When the Serb earned a breakaway at 2-1, his service anxieties lingered, and he double-failed once again in reaction.
Djokovic vs Rublev: Novak Djokovic was simply spectacular
Djokovic vs Rublev: After the 4th seed Rublev attacked in the 5th game of the 2nd set, Djokovic demonstrated how difficult he is to defeat on the biggest platform despite having a taped thigh from a hamstring problem.
Following a flawless performance to save a breakaway in the following Matchup. Novak Djokovic let out a tremendous cheer prior to actually doubling his lead in the match when Rublev raged at his coach in the box for an additional double fault.
Djokovic vs Rublev: Rublev had no reply to Djokovic’s strong strokes
Djokovic vs Rublev: The Russian 5th seed double-failed on a transition point. As Djokovic attacked Rublev’s forehand and 2nd serve with vicious responses in the breezy Rod Laver Arena circumstances. And the Serbian completely separated from there to lead 3-1 in the opening set.
The set was won by Djokovic in 39 minutes as he sprinted to a 4-1 advantage. And converted his 6th break point to go up 5-1. He was so powerful and precise that Rublev had no reply.
Djokovic vs Rublev: Djokovic to meet Tommy Paul
Djokovic vs Rublev: In the 2nd set, Djokovic carried on in the same manner. Seizing his chance in round 4 after a 16-shot battle when Rublev made the 1st mistake with a backhand during Djokovic vs Rublev contest. Rublev was upset and critical of himself after yet another breakthrough as he fell behind 2 sets.
The former World No. 1 wrapped out a decisive Victory on serve to set up a last-4 match with American Tommy Paul as Rublev appeared to be at a loss for words and facing his 8th Quarter-Final loss at a significant Championship.
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