Turin (Italy, casper rudd will face Daniil Medvedev in the last four ATP Finals to beat from behind Andrey Rublev 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Friday
Both players knew a win at the Pala Alpitore in Turin would propel them into Saturday’s semi-finals and Roode impressed from behind to ensure that he took on the world number two at the end of the season.
Fifth-seeded Rublev came unbeaten in his last four meetings with Rood, but fell to a deserved defeat after a strong start, failing to qualify for the knockout rounds from the Green group.
The way Rublev strolled in the first set suggested a quick win, but Rudd fought brilliantly in the second set, forcing his higher-ranked opponent to make unforced errors and hitting 13 winners. Because he broke Rublev twice to take the set.
Rublev seemed annoyed at the way his performance leveled off, taking out frustration on his racket after allowing Rudd to break back immediately in game four to level the set at 2-2. , when he had matched the hoof of the neck.
From there, Roode gained more confidence and was not surprised when he broke his serve in game five of the third set to level the score straight.
He eventually came through the tie-break after a tense round of play held to serve, in which both players pulled out some beautiful shots to set up a huge clash with US Open champion Medvedev.
Both players knew a win at the Pala Alpitore in Turin would propel them into Saturday’s semi-finals and Roode impressed from behind to ensure that he took on the world number two at the end of the season.
Fifth-seeded Rublev came unbeaten in his last four meetings with Rood, but fell to a deserved defeat after a strong start, failing to qualify for the knockout rounds from the Green group.
The way Rublev strolled in the first set suggested a quick win, but Rudd fought brilliantly in the second set, forcing his higher-ranked opponent to make unforced errors and hitting 13 winners. Because he broke Rublev twice to take the set.
Rublev seemed annoyed at the way his performance leveled off, taking out frustration on his racket after allowing Rudd to break back immediately in game four to level the set at 2-2. , when he had matched the hoof of the neck.
From there, Roode gained more confidence and was not surprised when he broke his serve in game five of the third set to level the score straight.
He eventually came through the tie-break after a tense round of play held to serve, in which both players pulled out some beautiful shots to set up a huge clash with US Open champion Medvedev.
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