Rublev downs Struff to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals

Rublev downs Struff to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals

Russia’s Andrey Rublev has overcome some second-set nerves to dispatch German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff and attain the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-1 7-6 (7-5) victory.

Rublev misplaced the primary sport on his serve earlier than bagging six in a row in a fast opening set, however Struff, the world quantity 100, discovered his stride within the second because the fifth seed confirmed indicators of nerves.

Rublev broke for 4-3, just for Struff to interrupt again within the following sport and drive a tiebreak, wherein the Russian regained his composure to prevail on his second match level.

He will face both American Taylor Fritz or defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas for a spot in Sunday’s last.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au