Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev Prediction and Odds: Bastad Open 2023
The semi-final showdown at the Bastad Open features Francisco Cerundolo and Andrey Rublev. The Argentine defeated compatriot Federico Coria, while Rublev made Zverev’s week worse with his ninth successive defeat against a top-10 contender. Get the latest tennis betting tips and predictions here.
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Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev – Match Predictions
Andrey Rublev to Win
Rublev boasts an impressive career record of 7-1 in the semifinals of tour-level events on clay, making him a formidable force on this surface. He was on the wrong end of a 2-0 result against Cerundolo at Hamburg last year and the Russian will be looking to put that record straight. While the Argentine has been on an impressive 18-10 record this year but it pales in comparison to the 16-4 registered by Rublev on clay this year.
2-1 to Andrey Rublev
With the exception of his straight-set victories over Zverev and Kotov, Rublev’s previous four matches on clay have seen him accrue sets to his rivals. Cerundolo has impressed in his recent outings and after a stuttering start raced to 11 wins and four losses in his last four clay court tournament appearances. He has taken sets and games against the best and will test Rublev’s resolve. The Russian ace’s quality will show but he will get bloodied but should take the meeting 2-1.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev Preview
Our predictions for this match have now been established, let’s see how these players have fared so far in the Bastad Open.
Francisco Cerundolo
Tith impressive victories over Luca Van Assche and Federico Coria, he showcased his prowess on the court, conceding only six games in two sets in the quarterfinals. Currently riding a seven-match winning streak in Bastad, the top-ranked Argentine has been in exceptional form, winning 14 out of the 15 sets played during this impressive stretch. His success is not limited to this tournament, as he recently reached the final in two of the last four ATP events.
Andrey Rublev
Rublev handed Zverev his ninth consecutive defeat against top-10 players with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 win, showcasing his dominance and skill. With his comfortable victory, he advanced to the semifinals, aiming to avoid consecutive semifinal defeats in Bastad against Argentine opponents. Despite a surprising defeat last year, Rublev enters this clash with a strong 4-0 record in semifinal matches this year, including notable wins on clay against Taylor Fritz and Alex Molcan.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev Head to Head
This is the second meeting between Francisco Cerundolo and Andrey Rublev on the ATP tour. The Argentine defeated Rublev 2-0 in Hamburg a year ago, setting up an exciting grudge match for the Russian ace.
- 21/07/22 Francisco Cerundolo won 2-0 (Hamburg, Clay)
- When will this match start? This match starts at 13:30 GMT on 22 July.
- What is the prize money for Bastad Open 2023? A total of €630,705 will be disbursed between Bastad Open 2023 participants.
- Who is the top seed of the Bastad Open? Casper Ruud has the top billing while Andriy Rublev is the second seed at Bastad Open 2023.
